It is difficult to get any news here, dare I say it is difficult to get any truthful media anywhere in the world?  Tracking this presidential election from a third world country has been very enlightening. 

The first presidential election I could ever vote for was Bush Sr.vs. Clinton.  I was so depressed after the results I was in a funk for about 3 months.  I was only 21 years old at the time, and immature in life and in the spirit.  Anyone who knows me might describe me as, well, opinionated, in politics and life.  I am hoping that time and age as tamed that as well.

  The 21 year old in me would be freaking out over possible candidates that will make decisions for our precious country that will be felt around the world for years and years to come.  The 21 year old in me would not be sleeping, and checking obsessively to make sure my absentee ballot will be counted from another country. The twenty-one year old in me would be rehearsing every possible worst case scenario, and the possibility of my great-grand children paying too high a price for bad decisions made these next four years…the 21 year old in me never prayed for president Clinton, but instead made jokes about him, and trashed him  at every turn.

The thirty-seven year old that has had the life kicked out of her, has a different spin on this election year.  I will vote, just like I always have. I will continue to teach my children to always educate themselves on the issues, and to always pray before casting their ballot. I continue to support my country, and it's military.  I would hate to lose any of my children, but would be so proud if they died defending their country, the only honor greater would be dying for their faith. The thirty-seven year old me, is no longer fearful, because I know that God is on the Throne and is not unaware of what is happening, neither will He be shocked, surprised, discouraged nor overwhelmed by the results in November….comforting isn't it.

This coming year maybe we could all practice some Kingdom principles, like, speaking life about all God's children, even the ones supported by Hollywood, and  praying for all of them. Maybe if we pray for those we perceive to be our enemies, scripture may be tested and found to be true.  Maybe the church could act like Jesus this year and not the Pharisees…maybe we could be light and life, and not religious hate mongers.

Maybe we should remember, God rises up and takes down leaders…so I guess He is in control after all…

Maybe we should stop complaining, and start prophesying, educating ourselves, and voting for the people God whispers to us to vote for, teaching the next generation to do the same…it really is not so scary after all.

Oh, and if you do hear any Hollywood actors make statements like, "If so-and- so is our next president I am moving out of this country!!!' send them my number; I know a few Africans that would gladly trade places with them!