The Birkholz Family

Last night, I stayed up just long enough to see Barack Obama transfer his title from "Senator" to "President-elect". At first, I have to admit, I was very worried about the future...of our country, of our churches, of our families. What was to become of us? How can a country that has "In God We Trust" on its' money and the majority of its' citizens claiming to be Christian elect someone like this to be its' commander in chief? Just in a time when we needed someone with experience who was responsible and knowledgeable, this is what we get? What could we have been thinking? Is God judging us?
These were the thoughts racing through my head before I fell asleep late last night. Certainly, this could not be what God intended.
I am somewhat ashamed to say that those were indeed the words that crossed my mind. Thankfully, God didn't let me wallow in my misery and despair too long. :) He reminded me of all the times that there have been revivals in the past. Was it because there was a Republican in the White House? Or because abortion had been outlawed? Or perhaps because the right people were in Senate seats? No. Revivals came, very simply, when people turned their hearts back to the one true God. Because God's people humbled themselves and prayed and sought His face. When Christians became more concerned about a human soul's eternal destiny than what benefited them economically. These were the times when God sent a true revival.
I awoke this morning with joy in my heart, knowing that the hope for America (praise the LORD) is not in politics, but rather in His church when His people do what they know they should. I say all of that to say that I am so excited to see how God will work in this presidential term. I will do my best to support the office of the presidency and to remain loyal to the principles that made our country the best in the world. And I will pray.
I really believe that God will be pleased to send revival soon. What a time to live.