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Dear Ones, I'll be honest, I am disappointed, but nevertheless, I have to accept the election results as from God, He allowed it to happen because He has a bigger plan to accomplish. As with many of you, I did my responsibility with a clear conscience that I did not put in office those with values not in line with Godly principles, upon which the US Constitution was founded. Now, my responsibility is to support the elected leadership in prayers and continue to intercede for our nation to uphold righteous values in the governmental and social affairs of the land. Of course, since we know that the state of the nation starts with each person, so we must remember to pray for individuals and for families (that make up the nation) to humble themselves before God, and especially for Christians to honor Christ in their own lives and truly be lights to this world. As what the Apostle Paul said, "First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity." (1 Timothy 2:1-2) "Everone must submit to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those that exist are instituted by God." (Romans 13:1)
May the Lord be merciful and gracious to help, protect and guide us and our country and its leaders in the years to come. Let's be faithful and stand firm as what the Bible says in Deuteronomy 31:6, "Be strong and courageous; don't be terrified or afraid of them. For it is the L God bless, Glo |