This is My Father’s World

This is my Father’s world, should my heart be ever sad?
The lord is King—let the heavens ring.
God reigns—let the earth be glad.
This is my Father’s world. Now closer to Heaven bound,
For dear to God is the earth Christ trod.
No place but is holy ground.

As you head to the polls today, which I hope you do, remember that our Heavenly Father is still in Charge. Remember that Christ is our King. No matter who wins, we have a responsibility to honor and respect those in authority over us. We may not agree with their policies and there may be some things we down right find deplorable, but we still need to show respect and we need to pray for them. Pray that they would seek God’s will, pray that they would lead with honor and integrity, pray that they repent for the mistakes they will undoubtedly make. Above all, give thanks that we have a loving God who sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to live a perfect life, to shed his blood on the cross and die for our sins, and to leave an empty tomb on Easter Morning assuring us of eternal life and that this is the God who is ruler over all. Remember that even if it doesn’t seem like it now, even if your candidate doesn’t win – “we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28

~ by The Rev Russ on November 4, 2008.