I have deliberately declined to post anything for the past week to allow for the post-election hysteria to level off. Apparently, a week hasn’t been enough. Will it take a month? A year? I can’t answer those questions nor do I care to. What is more important to remember is that God has ordained a new President just as He ordained the last President and every President since the inauguration of George Washington. Despite our hopes and votes the man or woman who sits in the Oval Office must, by virtue of God’s sovereignty, be His choice and not necessarily ours. “But our God is in heaven; He does whatever He pleases.” - Psalm 115:3.
There will be times in our frail human lives when it seems God’s presence is lacking. Be assured: it is not. He is here with us. “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” - Isaiah 41:10. He is always here with us.
Despite what we may perceive as a setback or as a blessing we must be assured that nothing takes place that is not within God’s will . . . nothing! Still, we fret, we worry, we have anxiety. What are we to do? “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” - Philippians 4:6-7.
And should the outcome of your concerns turn out in a way that pleases your heart, remember - “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!” - Philippians 4:4. Let us all find peace and solace in knowing that nothing that comes to pass ever happens without the hand of God behind it.
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