12:04 AM
January 20, 2009 has quickly come to an end and there is little I can say to capture the significance of today’s events that has not already been said. Today, the pages of tomorrow’s history books were written before my very eyes. Today, I am especially proud to call myself an American.
Here are a few of my thoughts regarding the day’s events:
- It wasn’t an entirely happy day for me. In fact, I would say that my mood today has been downright somber. Some of you who know me well might guess that this is because I didn’t vote for Barack Obama. Good guess…but no. Our country is lost. Did you see it? Americans desperately yearn for change, for hope, for restoration, for joy, for happiness, for renewal and reconciliation. Unfortunately, they are looking to a mere man, Barack Obama, to provide all of these things. They will be left unfulfilled. True hope, joy, happiness, restoration, renewal, and restoration are found only in Christ. We have been given an incredible opportunity and platform to share the Gospel with those around us. Will we respond?
- George W. Bush has been shown very little respect by his critics. In fact, he was mocked today as he arrived at the inauguration ceremony. The office of the Presidency demands a certain amount of respect – respect that President Bush was rarely shown. It is not wrong to disagree with the President, but one should disagree respectfully. I pray that Christians (many of whom, like myself, passionately disagree with President Obama on countless issues) show our President the respect he deserves. We are being watched and must conduct ourselves in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Christ.
- Say what you will about Pastor Rick Warren, but it was wonderful to hear the name of Jesus proclaimed boldly at the end of his Inauguration Prayer.
- I fear that many are guilty of raising up Barack Obama as an idol.
- I hope that one day, events such as these will not be surrounded with such celebration, as they will be commonplace.
- Obama is has an incredible ability to motivate and inspire with his rhetoric, but how well will he perform in the trenches?
- I am amazed at the number of people who refer to President Obama as simply “Barack.” I can’t imagine he appreciates that any more than George, Bill, George, Ronald, or Jimmy did.
- Pastor John Piper recalls some very relevant thoughts about Being Pro-Life Christians Under a Pro-Choice President.
- CNN.com Live with Facebook was incredible.
I look forward to seeing what our sovereign Lord does in our country over the next four years. May He be glorified.
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- Thoughts on the National Day of Prayer
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- Theology of Recorded Prayers
Tags: Barack Obama, Christianity, Christianity in America, Inauguration 2009, politics, Prayer, social media
