Rooted in Assurance

"Bring your brokenness, and I'll bring mine, 'cause love can heal what hurt divides, and mercy's waiting on the other side, if we're honest." -Francesca Battistelli I drive all the time. I made a poor life choice when I decided to commute to the University of Georgia this semester, I admit it. However, one of my favorite parts of the day is my early morning commute to school. I watch the sun rise over the mountains of Georgia, and listen to Nancy Leigh Demoss (Wolgemuth), other podcasts, and music. This gives me the time I need away from the world, to think. Now, that can be a dangerous thing for me, because I am one of those people who loves to overthink and overanalyze. Then, a beautiful song or words of truth remind me who I belong to and all that really matters. About a week ago, I had one of those moments. I was feeling overwhelmed with life, with the uncertainty of the future. Then, a lot like a sucker punch, three songs reminded me of

"Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things." Colossians 3:2 As I sit in my living room at 4:00 in the morning contemplating the events of the last several hours, I feel peace. Many of my friends will question how that can be. My point is not to share my political beliefs either, those don't matter. My hope is not in things of this world, my hope is not in a political candidate. I have hope and trust in someone far greater than that. Y'all, God is in control, He is sovereign. This election was already in His hands, as is every election to come and every election that has come. If you have a personal relationship with God, this pettiness on social media and complaining needs to stop. Regardless of who won we need to be in prayer for our leadership. Can you imagine the change that could be affected in your community if you were as passionate for Christ as you are for a political party? I see believers weeping over this election. Are you weeping o