Hate to put a damper on anyone regardless of your voting situation.  It has become very apparent to me that we are surely in the end times.  I think as christians, we need to spend more time spreading the gospel as this is going to be coming to an end.  We need to pray for people's souls........  It is sad what we are facing and just be aware of the times changing as the Lord stated, the change will be so rapid and natural that most people will be unaware, we need to keep our eye to the clouds in search of his return.  It will be soon. 

Have a Great Day and God Bless us and our Nation.

Lisa

I dont think the masses want to learn this lesson.  Good post and God Bless.

I wrote this in a email on election day to a friend, 

I was listening to the car radio this morning on the way to vote and there was an interview with a young woman who took her daughter out of school to vote.   She was so excited about this election saying.. “I have hope for the first time in my life.  I won’t have to worry about putting gas in my car or paying my mortgage because if I help ‘him’ with my vote.. ‘he’ will help me.”  "He is my messiah!"

I actually heard this with my own ears… I am not embellishing!  I hope to think her point was made with a broad brush speaking to a big picture of hope, but it still made me cringe. You probably know who this young woman was voting for, BUT it does not matter.. what matters is that UNLESS the candidate she is voting for owns the gas station chain she frequents, and owns the note on her house .. her hope is NOT in either candidate. 

BUT that is not the point of this email.  While voting is important, and who we choose will make a difference this country will move, BUT no matter who is elected neither candidate is Jesus Christ and he will NOT be the Messiah…he is NOT the chosen one.

What this country needs is a revival towards God.  Happy is the nation whose God is the Lord, not happy is the nation whose god is whoever you want him/her to be.  There is One God not a fuzzy vague entity, and America needs to celebrate HIM not apologize for believing in God. 



So no matter the outcome of this election.. let’s as believers be faithful.  Love God will all our hearts, souls, and minds, and then others as ourselves.  Pray for our leaders, but know our hope is in the one true God and not any man, or plan of man.

There is a big difference in sharing and shoving it down one's throat.  Many of us here on this forum are not Christians, yet we believe in a  higher power.  I have to point out if not for the religion I was raised in,  you wouldn't have one.  This country was founded on religious freedom.  We are also a country with a hugely diverse population and along with this diversity are religious differences. 

Instead of continual negativity, why not try and understand how others feel?  Why not ask what we were taught and think outside the box a bit?  Why not embrace differences and accept others have different beliefs?  Why not concentrate on getting to know, rather than assumptions?  Why not show acceptance and tolerance, rather than hate and anger?  Why not?

Can't speak for Deb, but I don't think you are the one who is presenting that way. 

angienwgeorgia says ...

dmazment..............trying here!  I didn't think my post was negative............was trying to make it seem 'tolerant'.  No disrespect intended,  and I was trying to emphasize freedom of religion.  There are definately better ways to put things.  I dont think anybody is trying to shove anything down anybody's throat..........sorry if it came out that way, was not the intent. 

Jesus said, "A good man's speech reveals the rich treasures within him. An evil-hearted man is filled with venom, and his speech reveals it."



Mark 13:22 For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall show signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect.



2 Tim 4:3 For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear.

2 Tim 4:4 They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.



While I do not believe that the vast majority "hates" Obama as some stated. I do not feel a vast majority held a vigile watch with open eyes letting his past and associates speak for his character.  However, that is past now, wait and see what kind of president he will truly be. Let us wait and see who is right and who is wrong in the long run.  God is the only one who knows the end from the beginning.  We being human are obligated to give the man a chance.  I hope he and his followers will do the same for us.



"'Liberal' is not a dirty word. 'Conservative' is not a dirty word. 'Hate' IS a dirty word."





May God Bless You!

btw, I WILL PRAY FOR US ALL. GOD BLESS...

I am unsure how this post got so twisted to negativity . As always religion can be  a controversial subject, but i do believe this post is in Gods love and to spread the gospel .God bless everyone.

I agree....we need to live like today is our last....it may very well be

JUDLEERN says ...

btw, I WILL PRAY FOR US ALL. GOD BLESS...

dittto!

It is not a "damper" that Jesus will be returning. At least not to us Christians who know where we will be going.

Nursejenny1310 says ...

Should I feel blessed to have a prophet among us? LOL

Hahahhhhhaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhaaa... Is it a prophet or could it be the anti-ch...  oh I better not say that....

tinahollie says ...

"The SIGN of the times"  I was excited when I saw the request from a friend to join this group, until I read the posting. My faith in God is not determined by who is president.  I know my redeemer lives.  To the ones that were so disheartened by the election.  Has your life been so wonderful before that you think God has forsaken you now?  I think not!  The vast majority of voters are spiritually searching for something or someone to believe in.  Pray for them and yourself.  Obama is not the messiah, neither is McCain. 

But he, answering, said to them, An evil and false generation is looking for a sign; and no sign will be given to it but the sign of the prophet Jonah: Matt 12:39

As the people were gathering around him, Jesus said, "The people living today are evil. They look for a miraculous sign. But the only sign they will get is the sign of Jonah. Luke 11:29

Thank you so much for this post.

 I am very sad to learn that many who call themselves, "Christian" are so spiritually dead, and so full of fear. I have met alot of people who believe they are going to heaven, because their family goes to Church or they were raised in a Christian home. Those of us who have been saved, by the grace of Jesus, know this is NOT true. I think this is why there is so much fear, the Holy Spirit does not reside in them.

I do pray for them and myself, and I for one am not affraid of the coming of our Lord. It will be a glorious day for the believers in Jesus Christ.

As a Christian I can't say whether we are in the end times or not.  At times, listening to the news , I feel that we are!  Who is to know but God!  I can only pray for everyone in this world as well as for myself!

Thank you Lisa for this post! This is a "HOT TOPIC" and one that needs to be addressed as christians! If you are a christian with a measure of dissernment,then you can see prophecies being put in place before your eyes! These are indeed exciting times! These are end times! God is speaking to man. He is trying to get our attention!  This election,I have seen hearts exposed! No matter who you voted for,President-elect Obama is the man for "such a time as this"! Like Esther,he is aware of his calling! I believe God has prepared him,qualified him and justified him! Many are called but few are chosen! God has chosen him to do what "he" has prepared him to do from the foundation of the world! Need Let us never forget who is in control!  God has been,is and always will be in control! God doesn't need our help or opinions,we've seen that! But,like Isaiah 43:19

For I am about to do something new.

See, I have already begun! Do you not see it?

I will make a pathway through the wilderness.

I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.

What we must do as christians is "PRAY". Pray that souls be saved,set free & delivered! God is coming in the clouds.........soon!! Very soon people!  Our president elect has an awesome responsibility,but God has prepared him for it! I have met Michelle Obama personally,and they both have a heart of God & the people of America! Our job people is to get right with God,show your family & friends the way!  The bible tells us some will be lost,some of those we love dearly! Know that we cannot force our faith others,for the simple fact that we don't know others relationship or their level with God!  God has a plan & purpose! Change is coming for the good,and the bad! I believe that all the works of the devil will be exposed! His time is running out!!! No,Obama is not the antichrist.......READ YOUR BIBLES PEOPLE!!!  But  God has a purpose for his leadership!  God is exalted in all things! He will not take second seat in our lives! We are still yet in the disspensation of GRACE!!!  Inspite of what goes on, God wants no one to perish!  Our minds should be focused toward praying one for another,sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ with the lost! Only what we do for Christ will last!!!   Visit me @ www.rhema4life.com or www.myspace.com/duffy29 Be blessed all,and prepare for God's changes!! Number 8 represents "New beginings"  Number 9 is the number of judgment and God's ordained purpose!  Note...the Catholic church is expelling those who voted for Obama!  If they only realize,how God has just delivered and set them free!! Now that,is indeed Gods doing!   Bless u all,Sondra