A New Leader has come.

Today is a monumentous day in our nation's history. We, as a nation, have proven that the democratic process works. We have proven that a peaceful transition of power is possible. We have proven that despite your race, gender, or socio-economic background, you can be whatever you want to be.
This day, January 20th, 2009, we have sworn in our first African-American President. It is a tremendous day in America's history.
Let me tell you what this entry is NOT about:
*this is NOT about my political orientation.
*this is NOT about whether I supported McCain or Obama in the elections.
What this thread is about is what we need to do as Christians.
Face it, Barrack Obama is our new President of the United States. He is the leader of the Free World. There are some plans he has in store for the US that I am not exited about, but that doesn't matter right now. What matters right now is this: he is our President. He is our leader. God has put him in control, and God has raised him up.

*Romans 13:1-7, "Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and he will commend you. For he is God's servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is God's servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also because of conscience. This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God's servants, who give their full time to governing. Give everyone what you owe him: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor."

*2 Chronicles 7:14, "if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land."

*1 Peter 2:13-17, "Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every authority instituted among men: whether to the king, as the supreme authority, or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right. For it is God's will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish men. Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God. Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king."

*Psalm 146:3, "Do not put your trust in princes, in mortal men, who cannot save."

As Christians, we need to honor those that God has placed in leadership of us. Whether or not we like them or not. Remember, God is still in control.

Jeremiah 29:11, ""For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope."