For those of you that know me personally, you know that I have no desire to debate politics with you, unless of course you are my oldest son. If you are my oldest son, I will debate politics with you – because we have very similar beliefs but my number one job as your father is to nurture you and prepare you for the world. If you can have a healthy and informed debate with me – you are ready for the world. But you are not him, I usually choose not to engage in those conversations. But today, God presented Romans 13:1 to me:
Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.
Tomorrow is an important day in our country, and regardless of how you voted in the election – a new president, a new authority, will be sworn into office. It is very easy for us, as flesh in this fallen world, to succumb to the judgmental and divisive nature of this world. But as Christians, we know that we are to trust His plan and, most importantly love God and love others. I have seen far too many Christians spewing hate and rhetoric over the past few months. Some have even used the platform of their beliefs as a foundation of their hate.
I want to offer a different approach: trust God. You may never understand it, but His plan is great. Debate if you’re into that – but try doing with respect, humility, and a heart of a teacher. Try to learn the other side and teach without trying to demoralize the ‘opponent’. Pray for our Country. Pray for our world. Pray for each other. And even if it makes you uncomfortable – pray for the authorities that God has put in place. I’ll start:
Heavenly Father,
Thank you for your grace and patience with this troubled world. Thank you for caring enough about your children to place authorities in front of us to lead us and keep us from completely imploding. Thank you for President Trump’s service, especially during a time that nobody would have been able to navigate perfectly. Please give him more peace, love, and humility. Thank you for President Biden’s commitment to a job that nobody should want, a job that can never be done correctly in the eyes of the world. Please give him resolve, strength, love and a power to unite. Please let him be a leader that brings you glory. Thank you for a country that enjoys the freedoms that we do. Please bring peace and unity to our country – do not remove debate, as it is often a healthy way to grow – but please remove the hate and re-teach your children that we do not have to always agree to be united. We can disagree and live harmoniously. Help us follow Jesus’ example.
In His name I pray. Amen
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