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Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Today's the Day

I don't know a lot about politics. I don't understand all of the economic policies and plans that the candidates are proposing. A lot of it goes over my head. However, what I do understand is the sanctity of marriage and the innocence of an unborn child. I know where Sen. McCain and Sen. Obama stand on these issues and that's enough for me. I believe that if we vote biblically, God will take care of the rest. I don't know who has the best solution to help our suffering economy. But I know that if we put a man in office who feels that if "his own daughter got pregnant, he wouldn't want her PUNISHED with a baby" then our country is in trouble.

I was reading Psalm 81 and was wondering why God brought me to that verse. I was thinking "I know this story backwards and forwards."

1 Sing for joy to God our strength; shout aloud to the God of Jacob!
2 Begin the music, strike the tambourine, play the melodious harp and lyre.
3 Sound the ram's horn at the New Moon, and when the moon is full, on the day of our Feast;
4 this is a decree for Israel, an ordinance of the God of Jacob.
5 He established it as a statute for Joseph when he went out against Egypt, where we heard a language we did not understand. [
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6 He says, "I removed the burden from their shoulders; their hands were set free from the basket.
7 In your distress you called and I rescued you, I answered you out of a thundercloud; I tested you at the waters of Meribah. Selah
8 "Hear, O my people, and I will warn you— if you would but listen to me, O Israel!
9 You shall have no foreign god among you; you shall not bow down to an alien god.
10 I am the LORD your God, who brought you up out of Egypt. Open wide your mouth and I will fill it.
11 "But my people would not listen to me; Israel would not submit to me.
12 So I gave them over to their stubborn hearts to follow their own devices.
13 "If my people would but listen to me, if Israel would follow my ways,
14 how quickly would I subdue their enemies and turn my hand against their foes!
15 Those who hate the LORD would cringe before him, and their punishment would last forever.
16 But you would be fed with the finest of wheat; with honey from the rock I would satisfy you."


As I prayed, asking the Lord to teach me through this verse, it hit me. Verses 11-12. But my people would not listen to me, Israel would not submit to me. So I gave them over to their stubborn hearts to follow their own devices.

The Lord as blessed American beyond understanding. We are the most powerful, wealthiest country in the world. Yet, we are turning so far from God. We don't listen to him. There may come a day that He does turn his back on us. But with that being said, I trust that the Lord will protect those that do trust and listen to his commands. Therefore, we must vote for the candidate that most closely supports biblical truths.

I will admit that I don't absolutely love some of McCain's proposals (the ones I do understand), but all I know is he supports life and marriage. And that's enough for me.

So, please pray today for the voters. And pray that no matter what the outcome, the Lord will use it to bring this nation back to him. Ok, that's all I have to say. You'll probably never see a political post on this blog again haha!

4 comments:

  1. I loved this Lara! What a great comparison to Psalms 81! Have a great day! Brody is so precious.
    Kayla
    PS I am printing this a putting it in my breakroom! :)

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  2. I loved this Lara! What a great comparison to Psalms 81! Have a great day! Brody is so precious.
    Kayla
    PS I am printing this a putting it in my breakroom! :)

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  3. my heart has been heavy with this same message. i do feel like God is letting america "follow their own devices" & His wrath is so big, it was scaring me, but His promises are GREAT for those of us who love Him.

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  4. I really enjoyed this post. I am a friend of Bethany's and saw the title so it intrigued me. I am reading and re-reading Daniel's prayer in Dan. 9:3-19 today. I do not think our nation realizes what it is about to get into. Thanks for sharing!

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