The Well Palmdale, CA

So, I got to watch a bit of the Inauguration this morning.  For those of you who know me, I'm not always the most patriotic guy.  I love my country...but I also have a hard time with things our country does/says.  Regardless of that, there's something about a presidential inauguration.  They always seem to grasp the weight of history that takes place, which is rarely achieved in today's culture of putting labels of permanence on things that are fleeting.  This time, every four years, always makes me glad that God has put me where I'm at.  Granted, I rarely agree with the politics of any president...I'm glad that I have someone who will administer justice in our land...someone, who for at least one day...feels like they are on the side of justice.  I don't always like the character and opinions of some presidents, but they are always in my prayers because they each need it. 

Today, though, is a different day.  Growing up in what has been labeled as the most segregated city in the country (St. Louis, MO), I've seen racism penetrate deep into the hearts and minds of both black and white.  It's an evil that still lingers, and may always be present until Christ comes again.  But today, I feel that our nation has taken a step beyond racism.  Though, you may not approve of Obama's politics, the man represents a huge step for our nation.  The son of an immigrant and a minority has long been the mantra of "what could be", but now it simpy "is".  It's a giant step for us as a nation...but it is also a giant step on a very long journey.  We are still crippled by hate, evil, and greed.  As children of God, we must understand that the abolishment of these things will not be achieved by a president or any one man.  It will only be achieved by Jesus Christ enacting His perfect Will through us...His followers.  All of the promises of ending war at home and abroad, ending racism, providing opportunity for all, helping the helpless, giving hope to the hopeless, welcoming the alien, enacting justice, and loving the loveless can only be done by the creator of all good things...our God.  So, if you want to see promises and hope realized from today forward, then pray for our president.  Pray for him and all of our leaders.  Pray that they hear God's voice above and beyond any other.  Pray for their protection, for wisdom, and for God's Will to be done.

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