I remember a few weeks before McCain announced Sarah Palin as his running mate, Tim had asked me to pray that McCain would choose her to fill the VP seat. I did not know how I felt about it at that point. Tim filled me in on her and I started to really respect and admire this woman. As a passionate pro-lifer, Christian, and mother of 5 myself, I was drawn to her. When McCain announced her as his running mate, Tim was beyond happy and I was blessed to think that this woman could very well be the next Vice President of the United States.
I recently heard an interview with Gov. Palin and Dr. Dobson. She is so articulate, so intelligent, but what I loved the most is that she is so open about her faith. This is important to me, and I know this is why the left-wing is so determined to slay her in the media. However, she holds her head up high and she continues to speak her mind. She is so fearless. But, she is also just like us, so it makes her come off as 'real' and approachable; honest. I loved reading about her stop on the campaign trail at a Walmart. Trig needed diapers. She got out, bought them herself, and bought the generic ones to boot. That is my kind of woman.
I never would have imagined I would be praying to have a woman in the White House. But, I do believe that she is a wonderful candidate to help families maintain the sanctity of life, and all other things that are so important to preserve in this country. It was founded by Christians to begin with. This is God's country! We must get back to our roots.
I am not big into politics, but I am a proud American, and am praying that the Lord's perfect will be done. It will be. God already knows the outcome of this election, so it is pointless to get all riled up. But, I will be praying and letting God hear my cries on issues concerning leadership, marriage (VOTE YES ON 8!!), and life for unborn children. I'll leave the politics to my handsome husband. If McCain becomes our next president, Glory be to God. If Obama becomes our next president, Glory be to God. Why? Because no matter who takes that seat, my Lord of Lords, my King of Kings, will continue to be my God. No one, no thing, no election, will change that.
One last thing... Tim will be celebrating his 32nd birthday on election day. So, I am praying that the Lord give him the best birthday present this year, by preserving marriage and by putting McCain and Palin in our White House.
4 comments:
I'd vote for her. It's not that I'd want a female president or that I do but her values and beliefs put her above most of the rest. She's someone I could relate to (without all the politics, some) buying diapers, and trusting the Lord.I think she is great !! Go Team Mc Cain and Palin.
As you wrote, it's very important that we Christians remember that our faith is ultimately not placed in men (or women), or the institutions of man, as all men and women are sinners, just like me, just like you, just like all of us.
But instead, we must place our faith in a God who keeps His word and does not disappoint; a God who spoke the universe into existence; and a God who sent His sinless son into this wretched world to die the horrible death of a common criminal, nailed to, and hanging from, a cross, but who three days later rose His son from the dead, in a glorious fashion -- just as he had promised long before, and in order to save those who repent and put their lives in Him.
In other words, while we should continually strive and work to make this world better, we must never forget that our citizenship is in Heaven, and we know how this whole story ends. So we musn't despair (as if we had no real faith) if/when an event in our lives turns out differently than we wanted or even prayed for. God's timing and plans are pefect, and will not be disturbed.
I will agree that, no matter how things turn out at the polls, it is all part of God's larger plan. I also know that, no matter what, the most important things will remain: the love of my spouse, my children. My 7 year old has expressed his fear and asked if I would have to go away if 8 passes. I have more than once allayed his fears. I have chosen not to try so much to change people's minds as their hearts. LW
AuntL,
I so appreciate your comment. I have been thinking a lot about the boys this past week and the impact this may have on them. You are all on my heart so much lately and even though our opinions may differ, I do love each of you very much. You are truly a gracious woman as is Ivy. I am blessed to know you.
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