Comments on: Who Is Really In Control of This Election? {Column for the Atlanta Journal Constitution}

By: Patricia

Patricia — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 15:15:10 +0000

In reply to Sarah. What a wonderful truth: That God offers us the right perspective throughout His Word. We only have to open our eyes and heart to His Truth, and trust Him alone for our nation and our future! Thanks for your comment, Sarah! God's best to you and yours!

By: Patricia

Patricia — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 15:13:45 +0000

In reply to Walt. I am always thankful for your encouragement and support, Walt. To God alone be the glory! Blessings to you!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 15:12:27 +0000

That is so true! We act like the world is ending, but whoever becomes president is not in control of this. God is. I am so glad for perspective!

By: Patricia

Patricia — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 15:12:25 +0000

In reply to Karen.

That was exactly my point on this column, Karen – We don’t need a savior in Washington. We have the One and Only, if we but trust Him with our lives and eternity.

Thank you for your comment! Blessings to you,

By: Walt

Walt — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 12:37:44 +0000

God is well pleased with the words He gave you to write in this article and with the edifying clarity it projected. I am far more dismayed with the conversations I hear in church that dismiss the sovereignty of God in the affairs of men than I am with the evil of the two candidates. The candidates are just doing what evil people do. We sitting in church should be proclaiming scripture in our election (and all) conversations) conversations instead of opinions. God works in the lives of men to will and do for His good pleasure working ALL things together for good to those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. As His thoughts and ways are much higher than ours, His way perfect and His word proven and pure, we must not only rest on them but proclaim them in our conversations. As God is using you mightily to proclaim His word and truth, may He use the candidate of His choosing to show His power to a doubting and predominantly lost world that all the peoples of the eart may know that the Lord is God and there is no other. Thanks be to God fo you, may He continue to bless you, family and ministry for His glory.

By: Karen

Karen — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 15:12:38 +0000

A few weeks ago I found myself reading articles, checking out social media, and carefully watching the news surrounding the election, and you know what? I noticed that I was more anxious and fearful than I’d ever been. So I took a hard look at the disparity between what I say I believe and my feelings and actions. And I came down on the side of my faith and decided to put into practical action what I believe… and that is that God is in control and is the one who sets up rulers. And if that is the case, then why worry about it, why continue to check the news and listen to reports and cause myself needless anxiety and stress. So, I deliberately quit watching all political commentary and news on TV, radio and social media, instead am trusting in the character of God and the confidence that His will would be done whether it turns out the way I would prefer or not. This political season has defied explanation, and in my estimation, it (as well as everything else) can only be understood from a spiritual standpoint. God has a plan that isn’t conservative or liberal, not democrat or republican. He is sovereign and turns the hearts of leaders as he sees fit. No leader will ever be our savior. The truth is, we already have One. And we can trust him to do exactly what he says he will do…. every single time.

By: Patricia

Patricia — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 13:30:59 +0000

In reply to bethany mcilrath. Amen, Bethany. So glad you stopped by! Blessings to you,

By: bethany mcilrath

bethany mcilrath — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 13:21:53 +0000

Well-said Patricia! I love the Eeyore-Chicken Little description! Praying with you for the nation, the world, and the perspective of each of us as God holds the sky in place even through November!

By: Patricia

Patricia — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 11:16:36 +0000

In reply to gene Lewis. So very true, Gene! If every Christian just fills their mind and heart with God's Word and acts according to their God-given convictions, He will direct our steps. Unfortunately, self-preference and ideologies often overcome, many times from the pulpit to the pews. But in all things, I am so grateful that God is the One who wrote the story, and that nothing gets Him by surprise. Our job is to cast our votes and pray for our country and the next leader. Thank you so much for your insight and comment! God bless!

By: Patricia

Patricia — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 11:15:09 +0000

In reply to J. Paul Howard. Amen, Paul. All we can do is cast our votes and pray for whoever the next President will be. Thank you for your comment!