Let me clarify

I wanted to clarify a few things about my previous post. I received an anonymous comment from a blogger and wasn't sure if they were under the thinking that I have a problem with President Elect Obama. So, here is a copy of the comment, a friends' reply and my own reply as well.

From Anonymous:
I also praise the Lord and tell the kids that the fact that an african american is going to be president is such an exciting thing. We need to view people as souls to be won for Christ and not by the color of their skin. God had a incredible imagination when He created us ALL. I pray that President Elect Obama would have a change of heart in his convictions and would see the truth as it is in God's word.

From a Friend:
Just to be clear, I don't believe that I, nor the blog owner have ever said anything to disparage Obama for his color. I would have rather voted for Alan Keyes than McCain myself. It has to do with his worldview, his ideology and his socialist views. There has been enough of a shift toward socialism with this ridiculous bailout that was proposed by the Democrat Paulson and backed by President Bush. Yes, the LORD created us red and yellow, black and white as the children's song goes. And God puts the governments into place. And it is good that enough Americans don't look at color. But it is sad that not enough people, Christians in specific, looked at worldview and ideology.

And my Own Personal Reply:
For those that know me, you will know that I do not discriminate against any people group (I use the term "people group" because I don't use the term "race" since we are all one race under Adam and Eve and then under Noah after the flood). My issue is not with President Elect Obama's people group, but the issues that he stands for. The Bible is clear about a number of the issues he will be facing and I am more concerned with his constant wavering on those issues, or not being clear on where he stands.

But above all, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or by any other oath, but let your “yes” be yes and your “no” be no, so that you may not fall under condemnation. James 5:12

The book of James is pretty clear there! Let your "Yes" be Yes and "No" be No. President Elect Obama has made some pretty uncertain decisions in his recent past as well as comments that waiver and don't directly answer the questions asked of him.

Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. Genesis 2:24

For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in i the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there was none of them. Psalm 139:13-16

The 3 verses taken above from the Bible are examples of issues that President Elect Obama is in contradiction with God. He has made it clear where he stands and they do not follow God's plans for us. God is the Life giver and Life taker....since he himself gives to all mankind life and breath and everything. Acts 17:25 God determines when a life shall begin and when it ends, God has already defined marriage the way He intended it, God has made these things clear to us through His scripture. I hope it is clearer now, it is NOT the color of anyones skin, not the people group in which they are from, for God created us all, it is the fact that he doesn't stand for what God has commanded us to do and how He has commanded us to live. It's that simple.

What does our future hold???

I am often amazed to hear people talk about the future as if they don't know what is happening. I mean, this is from faithful believers, faithful Christians that I have known most of my life or at least for a long time. I have listened to everyone talk about this past election with fear, anger, and uncertainty. I find this interesting because the Bible tells us so differently!!

God is in complete control. He knew who would be president before we voted, He knows what will happen, His will is being laid out before us. We are all deserving of Gods wrath, but He has given us a way out through Christ. I spoke to people yesterday that were upset, down and depressed about the outcome of the election. I almost laugh.....really? Where is your faith? What has happened? I have been studying lately about timidity and fear. Ummmm, you know....the things that God tell us NOT to be.

For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. 2 Timothy 1:6-7

Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life. Revelation 2:10

Scripture is pretty clear there.....we are being tested and God didn't give us a spirit of fear. We should be seeking God's word, His will, laying face down before Him in repentance. I have found myself teaching my kids differently...instead of teaching them the Bible says this about obeying and honoring, we are covering why we make the choices we do. Our HEARTS are wicked and full of evil.

You brood of vipers! How can you speak good when you are evil? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. Matthew 12:34

Yesterday I spoke to the girls about the heart, their hearts, and why we choose the things we do...because of our selfish desire to please ourselves and not God. It was a good lesson and one that I needed. It made me humble myself before them, show them the error of my ways and their ways too. I don't want my kids to think, Mommy is perfect, she doesn't sin, how do you do that? Because truthfully I am such a worm, a despicable worm and so worthy of everything that God would give me, but He saved me. He sent His Son for me....and you.

So, what shall I do in this time? Shall I fear? NO....I will look at my life, seek God's face, bow my face before the throne of God, get on my knees, pray, and study God's word more. I will seek to live the life God would have me live and I ask you, please do the same!!

So, now have a Blessed Day and remember to not fear, but put on the spirit of POWER, LOVE and SELF CONTROL!!!

VOTE........

Just wanted to remind everyone to VOTE! Your vote is always important, but our nation as a crossroads right now and your vote counts!! Please get out there...the polls are still open!!

Hope you all have a Blessed Day! Remember that no matter who wins this election, GOD is Sovereign over All things!! GOD knows who has won already and He knows the plans He has for our nation. All we can do is pray, do our part in voting and continue to have FAITH in the Lord!!!!