Engagelife’s Weblog

Yesterday I had this foreboding feeling at the polls.  I was sure that Obama would win and this country would change in ways that I am not at all comfortable with in my spirit.  The truth is God placed Barack Obama in the office of President of the United States of America.  I trust God’s plans even though I don’t see what He’s doing here.

On a different note, I am proud that American’s actually took advantage of their right to vote.  I think it’s sad on one side that people haven’t cared enough in the past to vote, but the fact that they voted yesterday is a great thing. 

I also think that the world now understands that we aren’t a racist country.   I didn’t vote for Obama because I don’t agree with his policies not because of the color of his skin.  I can only sort-of understand the significance of this historic moment because I haven’t faced the difficulties that many of our black brothers and sisters have faced.  I am truly happy for what this can do for the black community.  The truth is Obama’s life story is extremely inspiring.  He has overcome some difficult things to get where he is, and I hope it shows everyone who thinks that they are stuck in their life of less than status quo that they can accomplish anything they put their mind to just like Obama and many others have done.  Congratulations to the United States of America for speaking up and being heard.  That is what America is all about, right?

As every loyal American  should I have already started praying for the safety of the Obama and Biden families.  I am praying that God will grant Barack wisdom and clarity, strength and purpose, and that he will truly change things for the better.  I give him my support because of his position in our country.  After all, it’s important to seperate people from policies as much as possible.  We should not hate the man just because we don’t agree with his policies.  That’s childish!  Let’s pray for President Elect Obama with all our hearts.