In A Spiritual Direction with Patricia McGuire

Finding out where God is in our lives.

Archive for September, 2008

I love Sarah Palin

I love Sarah Palin. As a Christian, I have always compromised my principles when voting. No person running for office had Christian character or principles. You’d hear them say something to the effect that while are Christian, they don’t force their religious views on their constituents, and then they vote pro-abortion. Someone once told me that you can’t be a Christian and be in politics, and it certainly looked that way.

Now, here comes Sarah Palin. A committed, uncompromising Christian who is willing to stand by her principles in the public venue. A married woman who has worked side-by-side with her husband. A mommy, taking the kids to soccer. A hunter! (She really does bring home the bacon and fry it up in a pan!) A pro-life person who walks the talk. And sadly, the mother of a special child. I am the mother of an autistic son. I sadly welcome this sister into the world of special education, misunderstanding people, joy and tears, and advocacy. I do feel she is up to the challenge.

We can already see the scurulous attacks begin. And believe me, people, this is just the beginning. satan does NOT want this woman in office. America, as a country, has been sleep-walking straight into hell for a long time. This woman is a clarion call to Christians to stand up and be counted in the voting booth. Every Christian needs to be praying for the protection of her and her family. We can already see the beginnings of the assult.

And yet, I am energised. Because He Who is in us is greater than he who is in the world. My God can do anything! Look at David and Goliath. One person CAN make a difference.

Sara Palin could be the beginning of change in America. She could be the break in the dam that would let followers of Jesus take back this country for our future. I’m praying for her. For strength and protection. For grace and wisdom. And I am praying that she will be the beginning of change in this country.