Posted by
LettyB on Thursday, October 23, 2008 5:42:27 PM
First of all, let me proclaim to the world (okay, maybe just to the US of A) that I'm an African-American woman, and I am NOT voting for Barack Obama. There, I've said it....deal with it.....
Let me also say I'm thankful for outlets such as Townhall.com. Sometimes certain things just need to be said, you know, to get out of your head, and this is a great way for someone such as myself, who thinks to no end, about everything.
I've been thinking (no, I should say lamenting) about the 2008 elections since this whole circus started, and I've come to the conclusion that there is some sort of haze over the United States that's causing a strange blindness to people by the millions. These sightless souls are wandering around and, get this, in two weeks will be casting votes for the most important job in the land, and because of their blindness, which they don't even know about, they are about to make the biggest mistake in the history of electing a President.
The part that makes me sad is that the majority of these people, totally blinded by color, coolness, and an uncanny ability to smile about everything (what's up with that?) are my people, African-Americans. In a few weeks the United States may be turned upside down, for many, many years to come, because of the blind voting of my people, and other persuasions as well. I told my husband I feel as though I should be storing can goods and non-perishables. I've been saying "Lord, come quickly," more often with each passing day as well.
Being a Christian, Conservative Republican has left me in a class almost by myself amongst my own race, as you can well imagine. My husband shares my convictions as well, so I'm actually in good company (smile). We are the only conservatives in our family, on both sides. No one has even asked if we're Democrats or Republicans, probably because they couldn't handle the truth... Christianity, as lived according the word of God, is scant and almost non-existent in our relatives, although if you ask you'll find a number of family members that would personally dispute that fact. As you can imagine, our lifestyle over the years has created a great divide from our extended family, yet, we've found peace in the midst of it through our relationship with our Lord and Savior.
With that said, this election year has been especially eye-opening for us. I find myself slowing moving my head back and forth with each new revelation about the African-American (?) candidate running for President. I remember the first time I saw him. It was 2004 and I was skimming the channels and came upon the Democratic National Convention. Suddenly a man appeared at a podium, African-American, I thought, but wasn't sure because of his name, Barack Obama. I remember thinking, "who is this and where in the world did he come from?" I listened to him speak for a few moments and then continued to surf the channels. I also remember thinking, "Oh boy, that's trouble brewing," just before I turned him off. I had no idea how true that statement would ring just four years later. I had a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach about him then, and not knowing him at all I felt that to be odd. But even now when I mistakenly come upon him speaking on the MSM news or can't get to the TV fast enough to turn it from one of his infomercials, I get that same sinking feeling, almost to the point of nausea now.
I'd been trying to figure out what I can do about this horrible feeling, it's really stressful and at times I find myself stifling a feeling of panic. But a good friend of mine said something to me that (1) is profound, and (2) has almost solved my stomach issues. My friend says she believes that whomever is elected President of the United States will have that job because God put him there. Now heres the klinker -- She also says that what we have to be in prayer about is WHY God put him there; to bless us (the USA) or to curse us? The Old Testament speaks of God appointing good and not so good Kings over the nation of Israel, and the consequences thereof. Scary and Soothing at the same time, huh?
So now, my husband stay on our knees praying for mercy, for the great US of A, because, contrary to politically correctness, it was founded on Godly principles and is to great, for my family, and especially for my race. I don't know what the outcome will be in two weeks, but this I do know;
God is Sovereign, and will ultimately get His way, His Way. Lord, come quickly.....
Peace....