Yes we Can

Reading Christian comments online on US Christian website, you would think that the American electorate had voted Satan himself into power!

We need to hold in balance the truths that Satan is the Prince of the Powers of the air (and therefore has great influence on this world and its systems, and on the other hand remember that the governments are ordained by God. It is our job, not only to contribute to society, but to pray for those in authority.

Barack Obama seems to be a man of humility, grace, vision, and purpose. These are great combinations. We need to pray for him. We need to be careful about the hype! The praise and glory being poured on Obama is only equalled by the vitriol and hatred that has been aimed at George W. Bush.

For us, this is a time for humility and Hope.

Change Has Come! What a great slogan. Change is what we need. Who knows what Obama's presidency will bring, but the rhetoric, vision, and goals are admirable. Listening to Obama is inspiring.

We believe that Change needs to come. Changed hearts, changed lives, changed priorities, changed families, changed communities.

But... real heart level change, change that lasts, change that redirects the course of a nation, needs to begin with the church. Bill Hybels says "the local church is the hope of the world!" "If my people who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray, I WILL come and heal their land!"

Dear God - Please give us "Change we can believe in!"