In church this morning, I prayed for deliverance. I got down on my knees and asked God to guide me, guide us, through the next two days. I asked for wisdom, compassion, understanding and deliverance. I’m not big on praying – I’m kind of a do it yourself girl. And if you’ve been here before, you know I’m not one to give up control of a situation. But as I sat in church this morning, listening to the music and looking around at all my friends and their families, it occurred to me that a lot could change this week.

We, and by we I mean the whole nation, might all be very different by next Sunday – some of us victorious, others defeated, some thrilled, others despondent. No matter what the outcome of Tuesday’s election, history will be made and we will all be part of it. This morning, I prayed for all of us, that no matter what might happen, we will all be safe, we will all be secure, we will all be accepting of the choice that has been made. I prayed that we will all move forward in the spirit of reform that has swept our nation and turn our backs on the old ways of doing business in government and look to new leadership for a new direction.

I prayed for John McCain, his family and his campaign. I prayed for Barack Obama, his family and his campaign. (And I will admit - that was harder than I would have thought.) But once Tuesday is over, we all have to get back to the business of living our lives, adapting to a new administration and whatever changes that brings. Some of us will have to make some tough choices. I asked God to give us all a little perspective. And I asked God to help us choose the best man for the job of leading the United States through the challenges we find ourselves in.

And then I prayed that John McCain would win. I know, inappropriate, but what did you expect? I’m sorry if I offend you, but as I sat in a peaceful church this morning, listening to beautiful music, surrounded by smiling families, young children and content grandparents, it occurred to me that my country is just as important to me as my church. When I hear the phrase “God and Country”, they are one for me. This country would never have existed if it wasn’t for God, the people’s belief in Him and their determination to create a nation where people were free, where people lived as God intended.

Our greatest attribute as humans is the ability to know right from wrong and choose right. It is imperative that we choose, as our leaders, men and women who know the difference. Not perfect beings – none of us are. But I think we should demand, at the very least, leaders who tell the truth, who admit their mistakes and who are forthcoming with those that elect them to lead.
John McCain has lived a remarkable life. He has served his country extraordinarily well, in many capacities. He has, of course, made mistakes, for which he has atoned. We, as a nation, know John McCain, we know what he values, what he believes, what he wants for our future. We can trust John McCain.

Barack Obama is a mystery. After two years in the spotlight, there are still many unanswered questions, still many areas of doubt, still many facts unreported. Information is being withheld - by Senator Obama, his campaign and those closest to him - that could help us better understand this man that wants to be our President. How can we not wonder why? He has been inconsistent and indefinable. We cannot trust him. Barrack Obama is not fit to lead the United States.
John McCain is the one of the best our country has to offer and we should be honored to elect him President.

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