Erick Erickson has an amazing piece at Red State.<\/p>\n
Though I disagree with his closing line as applied to Christians — “Now go vote! The future of the nation is at stake!!!!” — and though I wish he wouldn’t engage in partisan commentary for an article such as this, I still find much which I can affirm.<\/p>\n
So I’ve excerpted most of what’s particularly outstanding to me. <\/p>\n
I get the enormity of what is at stake in the election. I get it. I really do. I get the passion. I get the excitement. But, and maybe I\u2019m just too worn out, I don\u2019t get the anger, worry, and dread on either side. I have friends upset with me for not getting it and for not sharing it. “Don\u2019t you know what is at stake?” they demand.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t you know what is not<\/em> at stake?<\/p>\n
[…]<\/p>\n
My world view is pretty simple. I think this world is destined to go to hell in a hand basket by design<\/em>. I think things are supposed to go to pot. So if Barack Obama wins, I won\u2019t be upset. If Mitt Romney wins, I won\u2019t be running through the streets cheering. I think, either way, it is all part of the design. The world is going down hill. […]<\/p>\n
God is sovereign and He is in charge and He will return. That is my hope and my ever present expectation.<\/p>\n
[…]<\/p>\n
Some of you, on both sides, are convinced that the end of the world is nigh.<\/p>\n
[…]<\/p>\n
Too many of my friends have gotten so focused on the outcome and are so convinced the country as they know it is over if the other side wins that they are joyless to be around right now. They are full of dread and worry and fear.<\/p>\n
[…]<\/p>\n
God is sovereign. And whether you are for Barack Obama or Mitt Romney, set your sights on God, not November 6th, and be happy. In four years, we really will do this all over again whether right now you think so or not. There is no permanence except in Heaven.<\/p>\n
50,000 Feet Looking Down<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
God is sovereign.<\/p>\n
Set your sights on God.<\/p>\n
There is no permanence except in Heaven.<\/p>\n
Amen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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