DESIGNATED SURVIVOR! This is a new show that I am planning to watch. Meaning, I am doing what a friend of mine does by recording all of the episodes, then watching them all at once. Not quite sure if I can wait that long, since I have already watched two of them, and I really like the plot. What I like about this show, is the uncertainty of it all. During a state of the union, this man is moved to a safe place, away from where the other political leaders are... 'just in case'. Then all hell breaks loose, an attack that leaves the country without it's leaders. He is left to rule the country, feeling unqualified, with no experience, no support and no confidence. When I cheated and watched a few episodes, he was impressing me. He did things that were not popular to the status quo, but it worked out. There were a few missteps, but every day he was working with those around him and trying to make his country and his family proud.
FAST FORWARD
Real life has imitated art instead of art imitating real life! With a few adjustments, we could make this a movie. You, America and the world knows who has become the President Elect of the United States of America. A man with no political or military experience. Shock has hit the Democratic party and many others as well. Pollsters were being questioned about what went wrong. We assume something went wrong. Or did it?
Guess what, this is our democratic process. We register to vote, we vote and we elect. I have heard many complain that the problem is that people didn't vote, actually they did, and they voted for Donald Trump. You may not understand why they did, but more voted for him than they did for her.
Some were expecting a great fall out and tantrum if Mr. Trump didn't win. Well here we are... some of us are now the ones having tantrums. Think about it... with everything that has surfaced over the past few months... he still won! That gives you the pulse of Americans, something is wrong. And even though race issues and bullying tactics came into play, somehow Americans were still willing to vote for him.
THE POWER OF A SECRET BALLOT
One thing that contributed to this surprise win, was the secret ballot. We have the right to vote however we want. We just don't have to talk about it. Some people were either silent during this process, or verbally appalled but still decided based on wherever their convictions lie, to vote how they voted. That is the power of the secret ballot. You never have to reveal how you voted. It allows us to still have harsh conversations with our friends and family, and vote our conscience. Many would LOVE to believe that this was a win for racism, feminism or bullying. But it is a win for those who voted for him. It also shows us who we are as people. We are tired of business as usual.
In God we Trust?
We are watching people respond in various ways on social media. There are images of tears, threats to move out of the country, protesting, riots, anger and complete dismay. News anchors were stumbling over their words. But what is your response?
If you are a believer, stop trying to respond like the world! We don't need God anymore today than we did yesterday. We won't need him tomorrow anymore than we do today. To be honest, the things that have messed our world up more than anything are the things WE have done. Not who was president. Yes, there are a lot of things that have been said and done that may concern you, but that is normal too. You have learned to trust God on jobs that didn't receive you, relationships that broke your heart and people that hated you. This is not worse than some things we have made it through.
DO you really believe that God is in control? Do you believe this is the day the Lord has made? Are you rejoicing? Do you believe no weapon formed against you will prosper? Do you believe the heart of the king is in God's hands? If you don't believe God is still God, stop quoting Him, and tell Him you think He lied to you. But if you know your God, trust Him and stop giving the impression that you are so worried about whether or not He can keep you.
Bring Your Mind In
We had our moment of shock, now It is time to bring your mind back.
We have our own DESIGNATED SURVIVOR. A man that has no prior political experience and many in his own party have abandoned him. Now, watch and see what God does. I am actually excited to see how this plays out, there may be interesting twists and cliff hangers, but it is not a movie, so pray! Those Christians and pastors that were ridiculed for supporting him, now have his ear. With a republican congress and a few seats on the supreme court, this is the time to see what issues are on the table that move God's heart, not just ours. See what changes can be made for the glory of God. We won't like everything, but we never have. It is time to rally behind God's agenda and time to concede to God and let Him know, we are good. Act like you won this election, because whether or not you realize it.... you did.
Father, we will obey You and pray for our President Elect Donald Trump and all our leaders. For every negative word we have said about him, we now pray for him. We pray for wisdom, direction, we pray you will give him advisors after YOUR heart who will instruct him in the way to go. We pray for protection for him and his family, for unity within his party and in our nation. Lord, he has been given a huge advantage in congress and with the supreme court. We pray that YOUR will be done. Use him for your glory, in Jesus name, amen.
Congratulations President Elect Donald Trump!
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