I could write a very long entry about the last couple weeks-so sorry I have not kept this more updated, but I don't usually have too much time to use computers here...they keep us busy-but I think I will save a lot of that for later because there has been a more pressing matter on my heart lately. If you read the earlier entry you know that in New York our eyes and hearts were opened more to understanding God's heart about abortion. Well in light of these upcoming elections, I haven't been able to stop thinking about this. There is a definite distinction that has become apparent between the two candidates that has really been bothering me. It's becoming more and more clear how important tomorrow will be.
Today, my fellow students and I had a time of intercession by ourselves and we ended up praying for the elections the whole time. I've had the abortion issue heavy on my heart today, and one of the other girls brought up the topic of homosexuality. We've found that it's very clear in the Bible how God deals with sins such as these, and if that's not enough evidence for you, pay attention to what is happening to our country! We spent a large portion of our time together confessing the sins of the nation and praying for God's forgiveness to come once again. We also prayed against the strongholds of deception that are so prevalent in America right now. It's really scary. We've been praying that other believers would all join and pray with one heart for America today and tomorrow.
I also found a chapter in Psalms today that's been my prayer all day. It's Psalms 33, and it talks about how mighty and powerful God is. He holds the world in His hands, frustrates the plans of the nations, stands for what is good and just, and rescues us according to His unfailing love. We can put our hope in Him! This is comforting for me right now. We all have an idea of which candidate would best carry out God's will if elected. We pray for this candidate, but in the end God can use whomever He chooses.
So remember to pray without ceasing today and tomorrow. Research well whom you vote for, but in the end rest in God's sovereignty and trust that our hope is not in man, but in the God who created man.
(more about the past two weeks will be coming, because that's all great too)
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