As I look out my window, I see a changing of the guard. We have gone from Summer (what summer there was) to Fall. Colors changing, weather patterns turn to gray and wet, and raking of leaves that have fallen from the trees. It is something that we can bank on each and every year. We know that this time is coming and we prepare for it accordingly, with warm cloths and umbrellas, hats, gloves, and boots. We even get out the lanterns and candles, fresh batteries for the flashlights so to be ready for when the power goes out during a storm. Now we are ready for almost anything that comes our way, we can survive the storms ahead that we are sure to face.
Another change that I see , is one that this Great Country of ours is about to embark on. A newly Elected President with dreams of a better tomorrow and future for all. He walks soft but sure footed as he moves and speaks. He shows confidence, but no arrogance, he understands the magnitude of the problems we face, and stands with head held high, and the courage to move forward to face these Giants that await him. He knows that he can not do this by himself and so he finds the experience and wisdom of others around him so to help guide his footsteps through these most difficult times. He has asked us as citizens to be patient, for these changes will not happen overnight. The path that he has chosen is long and narrow and at times slippery, but it is a path that leads us to a successful result. We need to trust him and his judgement on all decisions he makes as he faces each and every Giant he comes against, for he holds the God given authority and power that we must respect. There are storms ahead for this country, so are we prepared?
These days and times that we live in are difficult and scary. So many negative things are pounding us from all sides, wars, murders, hunger, financial collapse, sexual perversion, all which seem normal to some (or are in denial and/or don't care), but for others this is a category 5 storm . How do we prepare for these kinds of storms? It will take more then warm cloths, candles and batteries.
Think about it, we have access to a guidebook and a personal guide that will show us not only how to use the book with great wisdom, but will be with us to guide our footsteps in every storm we encounter. He will give us light in the darkness so we are sure not to slip and fall. He will give us strength and encouragement when we feel tired and discouraged. He is someone that will provide us with everything we need so that we can complete the long journey that we are on.
We can trust this person and his judgment on all decisions he makes as we face each and every storm we encounter. He has been given the Authority and Absolute Power that we must Honor, Respect, and Praise. The guidebook is God's word, The Holy Bible. The guide is God's Son and our Savior and King, Jesus Christ... Amen
As a Nation, let us Pray for President Obama to use the Wisdom, Direction and Courage that is from Jesus Christ and his Holy Spirit in all things involved with this Great Country.
