Peace Be With You

I woke up this morning like many Americans- anxious to know who was elected our next President. Regardless of who we may have voted for, we were all wondering what the fate of our nation would be.

I voted early, so I didn't have to stand in a long line to vote on Election Day. In fact, I got to wait at the Honda dealership for my van to be fixed. The story behind that is a whole other blog topic...

As the day went by, I found myself getting anxious and worried about this historical election. Everyone knew how monumental this one would be. Some people voted for the first time in their lives. We all voted with different issues of importance. Some are concerned about the economy. Some are concerned about energy. Some are concerned about pro-life vs. pro-choice and the sanctity of marriage. And the list goes on... Some people believe this is the "end times." Needless to say, there was a lot to think about.

As a Christian, I find that even though I know God is always in charge, I still can manage to get myself worked up about the problems around me, especially BIG stuff. However, yesterday, I experienced an amazing transformation in my thinking. It came from such a small, somewhat insignificant thing. Looking back at it, I just love God even more for the way He can reach me right where I am and touch my heart so deeply and personally. He has a way of knowing the perfect way to speak to us so we will have no question about it that it is Him.

It was right in the middle of my day. Clay had just woke up from his nap. He has been waking up very fussy due to the body cast (another future blog topic). As I soothed him and made him comfortable, the bus arrived with Anna and Sarah. I brought them inside and began unloading their backpacks like I do every day. Then, I noticed it. Something small and blue in the bottom of Anna's backpack. I didn't remember seeing it there that morning when I loaded her backpack, but there it was now. I pulled it out and just smiled.

Thank you, God! I needed that!

So you are wondering, what was it? Interestingly, it was a small blue frisbee that the girls had won in church a few Sundays ago. On the top, it was painted like the Earth. And written across the bottom were the words: "He's got the whole world in His hands."

I don't know how that frisbee got in that backpack. I think God, Himself, orchestrated the whole event to remind me of one of the very first lessons we learn in Sunday school as a child. It is even a song. He's got the whole world in His hands. Not just the United States in His hands. Not just the Holy Land in His hands. Not just one certain race of people or another in His hands. The WHOLE world! ALL people. ALL of the time. He's got the WHOLE world in His hands!!!!

So, today, whether you are celebrating or saddened by the results of this election. Peace be with you! It does not matter who is in the White House. It has never mattered! What matters is Who is seated on the throne. Our Heavenly Father will ALWAYS be in charge. Nothing happens that He didn't allow. And, He loves every single one of us the same. We are ALL his children. Some of us may not know Him, yet, but He still puts us where we are when we are there.

Jesus said, "Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." John 14:27 NIV.

Friends, peace be with you! God loves you and He is ALWAYS good! He's got the Whole World in His Hands.