I am much in prayer today about this presidential election. Not for one candidate in particular, but for a victory for the candidate that is most godly. The man who recognizes the significance and sovereignty of the God of Israel. The man who will turn to Him for wisdom, peace of mind and strength of heart. The man who will make decisions that will be pleasing to God. Our country was founded by men of great faith in God, and it breaks my heart to see us shutting God out of all aspects of public life.

I am very concerned about John Kerry's plans for Israel, should he be elected. If we turn our backs on Israel, there will be grave consequences. But I'm also concerned about the impending Supreme Court vacancies. I fear for my future children, that they will grow up in a country that has used judicial muscle to remove God and traditional values from everywhere except our own homes. I'm afraid they'll go to school and be taught that creation is a laughable "story"; that a "married" same-sex couple is morally correct because it is legal; that human life doesn't begin until birth; that pledging allegiance to our nation "under God" is trampling on someone else's rights. I'm afraid that if they try to have a discussion with their friends about the Bible's condemnation of homosexuality, that they'll be convicted of "hate speech".

My heart is very heavy today for the children that I hope to have, and for the next generation, that they will spend their formative years in a country that our founding fathers wouldn't have recognized, in a country that has denied the Lord. I don't want them to spend their impressionable years, while their minds are being shaped and they are forming their own worldview, in an environment that is saturated with sin and amorality. I can take them to church, but they'll spend the bulk of their time in school and with their peers, and I'm afraid that time will undo everything they learn in church.

I was encouraged by Charles Stanley's sermon this morning, though, and I really recommend reading through the outline:

What Now, America?

Dear Lord, thank You for all of the prosperity and freedom and blessings that You've given America. I pray that you keep us safe during this time, and please, let us choose a president that will be most pleasing in Your sight. Amen.