The Day After the Election

It’s the day after the election, and everyone has an opinion. There is no end to all the voices that want to tell you how to feel. “How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How vast is the sum of them!” Psalm 139:17. I had to learn years ago to settle things with God before telling two special people in my life. They love me and are quick to try and protect me. What they were really doing was influencing my decisions. Matthew 16:23 shows how Jesus dealt with someone attempting to influence a decision, but in actuality, was going against God’s will. Emotions are funny that way, in that they can encourage you to sin against God. So today, instead of listening to people tell you what to feel, ask God how He feels about the issues. Allow Him the opportunity to guide you with His word, so you know what to do or say. He is the Creator of all. So spend time with Him to renew your mind instead of adding to the garbage.

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