As a Christian, I've watched the events of these past two weeks through a conflicting window of both sadness and peace. I have seen our nation fall into despair so quickly, I feel like I have whiplash. It is difficult to understand the fear and hurt that many in our nation are feeling currently as I am not the subject of our President-elect's jokes and sly remarks. I don't understand what it is to be a minority in this nation right now, and so I have made it my mission to lean my heart rather than my judgment towards those who are angry and devastated by what they believe our nation has become and to those who are joyful over the results of the election.
But as someone who believes in God, I am comforted by the fact that He is ultimately sovereign. No man or woman deserves our full faith or devotion, and I've come to the conclusion that this pain our nation is going through is largely because we put our faith in human beings, not the Savior. Instead of relying on God to guide us and lead us as a nation, we depend on flawed human beings who are more concerned with their own agenda rather than that of the people of the country they serve.
So, let me be the voice of a new perspective regarding this election. Like Romans 12:15 says, rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep. Understand the pain that others are feeling, lend your heart to their cries and their pain. Also understand the joy that some are feeling and try to get the full picture. But, do not for one moment believe that the leaders of this nation are to be relied on fully. They are appointed by us to serve this nation and our interests, yes, but God is the only one who hears us fully and without judgment. He sees us as His creations, forgiven and free in Him. He knows why we cry at night and why our hearts hurt. He knows our intentions and the future of each and every one of us.
The next time you want to respond to someone who disagrees with you, remember that they are a flawed human being in need of love and understanding. Stand on the truth of Christ and keep pressing on. There is only One who is Sovereign, and praise Him and Him alone.
