Peace during Uncertain Times Ahead

No matter how the election turns out, we must remember that God is in control and He works everything out for the GOOD of those who love Him and are called according to his purpose (Romans 8:28).

I am very thankful that we have the opportunity to vote and I realize that it is not always going to turn out the way we would like, but we have to remember that God is sovereign. Does that mean I don't worry about voting? No. As a follower of Jesus, I believe that we have the God-given responsibility to vote according to His Word. After reading Ephesians 1:15-23 I asked Him to make me intelligent and discerning in knowing Him personally and to open my eyes to His Word so that I may know exactly how he wanted me to vote. It was a no-brainer. Still having some uncertainty in my heart about the times ahead of us, I continued to ask Him for peace. I am so thankful that no name or no power are exempt from his rule and that he is in charge of running the universe, everything from galaxies to governments.

Lord,
Thank you that you are in charge and have final say on everything.


Ephesians 1:15-23(The Message)

15-19That's why, when I heard of the solid trust you have in the Master Jesus and your outpouring of love to all the followers of Jesus, I couldn't stop thanking God for you—every time I prayed, I'd think of you and give thanks. But I do more than thank. I ask—ask the God of our Master, Jesus Christ, the God of glory—to make you intelligent and discerning in knowing him personally, your eyes focused and clear, so that you can see exactly what it is he is calling you to do, grasp the immensity of this glorious way of life he has for his followers, oh, the utter extravagance of his work in us who trust him—endless energy, boundless strength!
20-23All this energy issues from Christ: God raised him from death and set him on a throne in deep heaven, in charge of running the universe, everything from galaxies to governments, no name and no power exempt from his rule. And not just for the time being, but forever. He is in charge of it all, has the final word on everything. At the center of all this, Christ rules the church. The church, you see, is not peripheral to the world; the world is peripheral to the church. The church is Christ's body, in which he speaks and acts, by which he fills everything with his presence.