Well what a day! I can honestly say I am proud to be an American. An American that knows Jesus Christ and an American that lives in a country that allows me to worship Him freely.We were glued to the TV for 5 hours today watching the Inauguration of our 44th President, Barack Obama. My politics are obvious, but I am always humbled when I see the exchange of power. It was strange for Danny and I to be non-DC metro area residents for the first time.
I am so grateful for the opportunity to witness the history that is happening. I appreciated the new President's sentiment when he said: "The question is not whether the government is too big or too small, but if the government is working." So true.
I will also humbly admit, I loved Rick Warren's prayer and even dropped a tear or two. I love our country and I know God's favor on us is not because we are Americans, but because we honor Him as a nation. It is important to understand that patriotism is good, but is not what gives us hope. Change is good. Hope is good. But none of it is significant without Christ.I am committed to praying for our new leader and for our government. God bless America!
P.S. I so loved George H. Bush's purple scarf!!
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I'm cracking up, having read your blog. I thought the same thing about Rick Warren's prayer. I was astounded, awed, and brought to tears hearing and praying the Lord's prayer. To think the nation was watching (some praying) together while the world witnessed. To Him be the glory. It was good for me to come together with other Americans and appreciate the wonder of the transfer of power and the wonder of a black man leading our country. That is all so wonderful. I forgot the depth of my political disagreement with his policies. That too was good. I was reminded of them today.
I too loved the purple scarf.
--Z
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