Election Day

Obama....McCain....Who will win?

I do not know about you, but I have many mixed feelings about today. In one sense, I have waited for this day for a long time. This is my first time to ever vote in the presidential election, and I must say that this was an interesting one to be my first time. But other than that, we have heard about this day for the past 2 years. People have been talking about Clinton, Obama, McCain, and Huckabee for a while now (and that was just a few of the candidates). So in a way, I am glad to see this day come because it means that all this hype will finally be over. Finally.

However, this is a really important day that many are dreading. We all want our candidate to win the election, but the reality of it is that only one person can win. Later tonight when the last few polls close and the results trickle in, Obama or McCain will become the 44th president of the United States, only one of them. And if it is not who you voted for, you will probably be disappointed.

And I must say that if things do not turn out like I want them to, I will be disappointed as well. But one thing that I have been learning the past few weeks is this: No matter what happens tonight with the election, God will remain on His throne, in His seat of power. No one re-elects Him to be God. No one votes on who will come after Him (because no one will). I am not saying that our election does not matter, because it really does. But am I going to fret and worry over what will happen to the country if my candidate does not get elected? NO! Am I going to worry if my candidate does get elected? Still, NO!

When it comes down to it, both Obama and McCain are human, just like you and me. They will be in a great seat of power, and they will be our president, but I know that ultimately I serve someone much greater. Now I say all of this acting like I never worry, but that is far from the truth. I have spent hours wondering about how this will all turn out tonight. And deep down, I am just as concerned as any other American. But when I go to God with it, He calms those nerves, reminds me that He is still in control, and I rest in His peace.

Go out and vote if you have not already done so! It is your right to have a say in how things turn out tonight. Let your voice be heard. But remember that no matter who wins tonight, God will continue to reign. He will still be God, and He will continue to watch over you through life. You can always count on Him, and His term never ends!

Matt