Editor:
I am a staunch conservative Republican. I have based my decisions on voting as I believe the Word of God directs. There has been much prayer and work that has gone into our Presidential election from many people that have been involved in many ways. It has been the American way to act according to the freedom we have. Even though John McCain did not win, I will pray and support our new president, because the Bible tells us to.
I took the words that John McCain spoke in his concession speech very seriously.
“I wish godspeed to the man who was my former opponent and will be my president. These are difficult times for our country. And I pledge to him tonight to do all in my power to help him lead us through the many challenges we face. Whatever our differences, we are fellow Americans,” McCain said. “No association has ever meant more to me than that.”
I also listened very closely to the speech our new president-elect Obama said, and I as a fellow American will not only pray for him, but hold him to his words
“There will be setbacks and false starts. There are many who won’t agree with every decision or policy I make as president. And we know the government can’t solve every problem.
“But I will always be honest with you about the challenges we face. I will listen to you, especially when we disagree. And, above all, I will ask you to join in the work of remaking this nation, the only way it’s been done in America for 221 years — block by block, brick by brick, calloused hand by calloused hand. And to those Americans whose support I have yet to earn, I may not have won your vote tonight, but I hear your voices. I need your help. And I will be your president, too.”
Our faithful prayers for President-elect Obama and Vice President-elect Joe Biden are desperately needed. Their new administration faces the challenges of a struggling economy, active wars against terrorism in Iraq and Afghanistan, and energy and environmental concerns – all perhaps unprecedented in a generation.
With I Timothy 2:1-2 as our biblical mandate, I, along with every other Christian, am dedicated to praying for our new president’s wisdom, protection and success as he faces these issues, and many more, over the next four years
I have chosen to pray first and foremost for our great country and the leadership God has placed over us and I as an American will do my part to work hard in my community where God has placed me to do my part. Please, join me for there is much to do and a task for everyone as we work together.
God bless America.
Nancy Patton
Sweet Home