Last night I watched The Amazing Race with Kristen and Les in between the returns of the election. After Terrence didn’t get kicked off, we stayed up to watch the news. But, once I heard they were projecting Ohio for Obama, I went to bed. (Plus, it was time to feed the pirate.) Finally, Les came to bed and said two words: “President Obama.”
Every time I woke up in the middle of the night (there were several times…), I prayed for the President Elect. I just imagined him digesting the news that he was indeed the PRESIDENT of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
This morning I checked out the news blogs, my messageboards and even twitter to see what everyone was thinking about the results. Some sentiments were “Ugh, it wasn’t a nightmare”, some were, “Well, my guy didn’t win, but let’s pray for Obama anyway” and the rest were “Yes, we did!!”.
Yesterday when I voted and actually saw the section that said Barack Obama/Joe Biden or John McCain/Sarah Palin, I got tears in my eyes. The magnitude of this vote just overwhelmed me. Even if it wasn’t for the huge issues at stake, we had the first black man and the potential of the first woman in the White House! That’s history!
I don’t really have a point, I’ve just *felt* the news all day. I’ve felt the collective sigh of relief and the simultaneous sigh of disappointment from the country today. I think I’ve mentioned before that politics and politicians don’t do much for me. I don’t think a man (or a woman) can actually do much to turn the course of an entire country. Of course, I do think it’s important to get the most qualified and the best person for the job. I want a President that actually represents ME. And I’m sad to say that is not the case now.
However, I’ve been thinking of this verse all day:
Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God. Psalm 20:7
Or my version:
Some trust in Presidents and some in government, but I trust in the name of the Lord my God.
True change and true hope come from God alone.
amanda says
ITA Amanda. Need I say more:)
Coralie says
Romans 13:1
Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.
Good post Amanda
Annie says
Amen…As disappointed as I am about the outcome, God is in control and He has a plan.
Erin says
I thought the same thing today. “What the heck is Obama feeling this morning!?” I would be freaking out if I were him, both with excitement and extreme nerves from the pressure!
I’m praying too, and I love that verse.
AmyG says
I’m in agreement with you, as well. I’ll admit I was very disappointed, but like the rest, I will pray from him.
Erin B says
Very good post…I was sick about it, but have to continue to pray for him. Lord knows he will need it!
Catie says
Yeah, that was the craziest election ever. I had a party on Tuesday night but every now and again I would go to my computer to check the results. I looked at them and saw that Obama was ahead by 70 electoral votes and then I checked my Facebook and suddently a ton of statuses started saying “OBAMA IS PRESIDENT” or “MY PRESIDENT IS BLACK” so I went back to check the results and just that quickly he had won. I just kind of sat there for a second, and all I was thinking was “What now?” It was very surreal. However, it’s the reality so I think we all need to be praying for him because no matter who we voted for he is president now.
Leigh says
Do you read girltalk (blog)? This post summarizes wonderfully what I am thinking and feeling…
http://girltalk.blogs.com/girltalk/2008/11/dear-president.html
Laura says
The fact that you wrote that you “felt news all day today” totally sums up why we’re bloggie friends.
(In all honesty, I might be one of your few bloggie friends too that voted for Obama. I’m thrilled about his election, but I was a die-McCainiac, sadly, until he selected Palin. Sad that such a noble man had to lose, but I’m delighted that another noble man got to win.)
Keep it comin’, ‘Manda.
Mozi Esme's Mommy says
Love your version of Psalm 20:7!
The Diaper Diaries says
Perfectly said 🙂