Can't we all just get along?

Well, today is a significant day in the history of... everything, really. Last night was about as memorable as it could be. Although I did not shed tears, my skin was covered in goosebumps for hours and I got chills at regular intervals. Needless to say, I am excited about the future of our country. Although I am sure Obama will disappoint a lot of people, I mean he IS NOT the messiah and he will will make mistakes, I think overall we will be much happier with the direction of the country once he has left his stamp on it.

There is a shadow over this day, a cloud threatening to ruin my good mood...
I have been laughing at facebook for more than 24 hours now. If my facebook friends determined the next president I have no idea who would have won because they seem pretty evenly split. Status updates ranged from declarations of pure ecstasy to pronunciations of doom. Everything from naming Obama as the anti-christ to labeling him the next Abraham Lincoln. oh my.

I have been disappointed in the reactions of many of my fellow Christians. I think that it is a negative reflection on the church and therefore Christ if we declare this election a determining factor in colossal terms. Our country is structured to prevent that. That is what checks and balances are all about! As Mr. Barnhill (my history professor) used to say, 4 years will go by before you know it and you will have another chance. One guy is not going to expedite Armageddon or turn us into a Communist nation! For those who wear their Republicanism as if it were their religion, let's remember that God IS in control. He determined the outcome of this election and even if it does mean the end of the world, do not be fooled... it is in HIS timing.

I have had a few laughs over the 'now I am leaving the country' remarks... let us remember that 8 and 4 years ago the tables were turned. I can remember people being outraged by Barbara Striessand and others comments in this vein. No one appreciated the remarks of similar nature from the other side, so please... be bigger than that.

Even though I am FAR from being a fan of the current President, I usually keep that to myself. He IS the President and I respect the office. Again, I have heard many conservatives complain about the vocal left voicing their opinions about Bush. Remember that now. We have a new president and he also deserves your respect... regardless of whether you agree with him or not.

We can take this day for celebration/mourning. But tomorrow, let us leave behind the divisive nature of the campaign trial and strive for unity in the next few months as we approach a changing of the guard. Regardless of your party affiliation or lack of it... I think we all know that our country needs some TLC over the next 4 years. We have some serious issues in front of us and we all need to be praying for wisdom for those in leadership.