God of this city

Bailout stuff
"How do they justify this outrage to the taxpayers who are keeping the company afloat?" Obama questioned.

Sixty-one percent of Americans believe it is possible the United States government could end up bankrupt.

Obama's faith
“I believe there are many paths to the same place, and that is a belief that there is a higher power, a belief that we are connected as a people.” -- Obama

Civil Rights
Obama wants to expand federal hate-crimes laws, such as the Matthew Shepard Act which he introduced in the Senate as a freshman senator, a move Conservatives say threatens sermons on homosexuality and other "sins" mentioned in the Bible.

As I scroll the headlines I am so broken for our country. The junk in D.C. is almost to much for a heart to handle. I find comfort in His word. But the heartache remains. I hurt for the people who know of God but do not know Him. For our leaders who lead by their own strength and not by His strength. For a President who...... thinks he has wisdom, insight, and a plan.

Proverbs 21:30-31 There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan
that can succeed against the LORD.
The horse is made ready for the day of battle,
but victory rests with the LORD.

This past weekend we were in D.C. My favorite time of the year to be there. The Cherry Blossoms. But this year I have experienced it in a different way. The sights were much the same as they have always been. BEAUTIFUL! But my heart was heavy. In the midst of all of this beauty....is a sin driven city. And it is a little frightening (ok ALOT frightening) that this city runs our country.
As I looked at all of the beauty that surrounded me and the history that our country was built on, I was reminded. That His love endures forever.

Lamentations 3:22-23

Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed,
for his compassions never fail.

They are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.

Maybe God allows those Cherry trees to bloom every year just to remind us that He is still in control of that city, our country, our world. Just like He raises the sun every morning.

Thank you God for your reminders.