“Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God”   (Romans 13:1)

Today is inauguration day and while I didn’t vote for Barack Obama, as of 12:00 pm EST, he is our new leader. Even though I don’t agree with many of his principals or with the promises he made during his campaign, I have to remember that God, who is all knowing, almighty and in control of everything, choose Obama as the next leader of our country and Obama’s authority, even though it isn’t always recognized, is also under the will of God.

 As Daniel said in his praise of God:

“He changes times and seasons; he sets up kings and deposes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning”.  (Daniel 2:21)

So today I pray for wisdom, understanding and foresight for our new President and pray that God’s will be done through him, whatever it may be.