Confession

I confess, I am not prone to reading forwards or "pass this on to ten people" emails. Content as such often finds itself in my 'deleted items' bin, circulating somewhere in the black hole of internet space.

In light of our country's historic presidential election, however, I paused at the content of a particular email. Yes, I am privileged to witness history in the making - the color of one's skin no longer a deciding factor in rights or capabilities. Sadly, however, as the wall of ethnic prejudice was torn down by popular and electoral vote, the walls of murder were rebuilt and fortified.

I support and respect my president, his leadership, and his place as my authority. I do not, however, agree with his stance on human life - killing a child is murder regardless of the age. We can lessen the sting by calling the baby "tissue," "fetus," or "cells," but truth be told, a child is a child inside of the womb or out.

I say all of this to let you know that it saddens me when I know our president-elect supports abortion. I ask God what his plans are in such situations and am reminded once again that He is in control. So I begin in earnest - I pray for our new president. I pray that he will use wisdom, that he will guide us carefully, and that he will support life rather than deny it. I pray that he will be used for the purposes, and in the ways, the Lord intended.

Here is the timely email that reminded me of these things:

TEN PREDICTIONS NO MATTER WHO WINS THE ELECTION:

1. The bible will still have the answers.
2. Prayer will still work.
3. The Holy Spirit will still move.
4. God will still inhabit the praises of his people.
5. There will still be God-anointed preaching.
6. There will still be singing of praise to God.
7. God will still pour out blessings on his people.
8. There will still be room at the Cross.
9. Jesus will still love you.
10. Jesus will still save the lost.

ISN'T IT GREAT TO KNOW WHO IS STILL IN CONTROL?