Once Upon a Time

Once upon a time, there was a country.  It was stronger, and more free than any country had ever been in the past.
One day, a fateful day, there was an election for a president, and a man won.
He was black, but that's not why it was a sign of impending doom.  It was because of what he stood for.
He stood for abortion, and gay marriage, and promised things that could be close to impossible to keep the promise of.
He promised he would cut the nations debt in half.
He also promised a healthcare named after himself, that would force the people of the country to buy it.
Many people liked him, others hated him, and others didn't care.
Some said he was a Muslim, others said he was just a man with no morals, and others said he was the best thing since sliced bread.
He could not, or would not show the people of the country his birth certificate.
As was the custom in this particular country, after a four year period, the president had to "give up" his office, and risk loosing it to a competitor.
So, this president decided, "Okay, I want to be president again."
So, they had an election.
There were people being shipped in to vote for this president, and voting machines being tampered with.
His opponent had moral values, but was still not the true Christian leader that the country needed.
Finally, the last day came.
People from 18, on up came from far and wide, to vote.
Some voted for the current president, some voted for the person hoping to become the president.
The current president won again.
He didn't cut the debt in half like he promised...
He had lied.
He let many many people in the the military forces die.  For no reason.
He blamed the former president for the problems he had.
Now, for 4 more years he inherited a new mess.
The fear that struck some people in the heart at his reelection was nothing to laugh at.
Some people were terrified, and some gave up all hope, and just though, "Forget this nation, it's dead."
But, God was still in control, and he will always be in control, no matter who the president is.
Some people were scared, and thought that the end of the world was coming.  But no one but God truly knows if it was the end of the world.
People needed to turn to God, and read their Bible.  Pray like they meant it.  Reconnect with God.
Please...turn back to God, and know that there's strength in God, and that he's in control, no matter who holds the office...
If you're not one of his children...be one?
It's quite simple.
First off, there's Romans 3:23...
It says, "For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God."
So, see therefore, we're all sinners.
And God won't allow sin in heaven.
But the good news is:
1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us of all unrightousness.
You don't need to tell some priest, just tell God.
And he'll forgive you, and you can go to heaven to live with him.
He never promised that this would be easy, so just remember that you have him on your side, even when you're scared.
And even thought the president that was the president was still in office, those who were Christians remained strong in Christ.  Remembering that God was in control.
The End.
~Katie :)