Dear Mr. Trump,

Like a lot of people, I wasn't sure how to feel about your winning the presidency. As a conservative Christian, I was raised under the (general) understanding that Republicans represented principles that Christians could get behind. However, your campaign did not represent ideas and rhetoric that I could support. I found myself (among with many other Christians my age) distanced from your candidacy. I was angry, I was upset, and I was confused. I could hardly bring myself to vote on Election Day because neither candidate represented my sense of ethics. I struggled inwardly with what voting for either candidate would mean. Not the kind of inner struggles every first-time voter looks forward to, right?

But that's in the past. I voted, America voted, and the electoral college indicates that you will be the next leader of this country. I am frustrated with the results and concerned for the future of America and for all the people of various color, religion, and sexual orientation. Thankfully, I serve a God that doesn't need my worries. I serve a God that hears my cry and raises me one Creator of the universe, who is all-powerful. I serve a God that doesn't need a president to determine the future of this country. Isn't that something?

As we begin to enter a transitionary period, I pray for you. I pray that the people who know you best notice a marked change in you. I pray that change is Jesus in your heart, and as much I will be throwing rocks from my glass house, I pray that your heart will be convicted of your statements. I pray desperately that you will realize how your words sound to the ears of people who inhabit this country, and I hope you refrain from speaking in this manner again. As our president, I pray that the Lord will impart wisdom upon you and you will allow Him to guide you through the next four years.

Sincerely,

Emma