As I sat last night on my couch anxiously awaiting the outcome of the election, I failed to realize that citizens from other countries were doing the same thing. They watched with the same anticipation because they, too, will be effected by this election. Can you imagine being affected by a country and it's political elections that you are not even a citizen of. Citizens of these other countries will be affected by an election they couldn't even participate in.
You must first understand that is election wasn't just about America's economical crisis all though it was this issue that seemed the biggest here in the last weeks of campaigning, rightly so because it effects us citizens directly.
You see, this election was just as importantly if not more about foreign policy. This issue seemed to get pushed to the side due to the economic crisis.
Not only were most Americans voting with hope of change, but the world was hoping their 'vote' for change would be resonated vicariously through us. Only their meaning of change is most different than ours. The Muslim world praises the hopes of change in America for their own interests, not for ours. They hate America due to our 'no change' political views when it comes to radical Islamics and handling terrorists. We Americans don't want to acknowledge that our so called 'no change' policy has kept us attack free for the past 8 years.
Well congratulations, America. We voted for change and we will get it...unfortunately in more ways than we fail to acknowledge or believe the reality of. Not only will there be change within our own borders, there will be change in other countries due to America's vote. I believe some of this change can be positive but even more so, it can be very detrimental to America, her citizens and the countries of the rest of this world.
I've linked a few sites that I believe to be legit regarding the world's reaction to this election. First, let me say that I am not an Obama hater nor am I a McCain lover. I have issues with both candidates regarding their personal and political views. These links are posted for you to view in order to gain your own perspective and opinion.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20081105/wl_nm/us_palestinians_israel_violence_9
http://www.newkerala.com/topstory-fullnews-40686.html
http://www.zawya.com/Story.cfm/sidANA20081105T064031ZOQJ94/Iran%20%27waiting%20for%20that%20change%27%20after%20Obama%20win:%20top%20MP
http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1034311.html
I am reminded that no matter who is President, we serve God, not our elected officials. God was not sitting on his couch anxiously awaiting the results like I and most of the world. He already knew who would be elected and none of this outcome was a surprise to him as will nothing that happens within the next 4 years. He allowed this election to be and he allows Kings, Presidents, and other government officials to rule.
I found these versus on another site that can serve as a reminder of just how in control God is:
* Daniel 2:21 — "It is He [the God of heaven]…who removes kings and establishes kings."
* Job 42:2 — "I know that You [the God of Israel] can do all things, and that no purpose of Yours can be thwarted."
My God, he was, my God he is, my God he's always gonna be...no matter what an election outcome is today or tomorrow.
Until next time, HB
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