As the election results are sinking in over the last 24 hours, I've been praying for Obama. One of the things that the Lord spoke to me last night was that the expectations for Obama are huge from people around the world. This morning, there is an article on foxnews.com about that very thing.
Can you imagine waking up one morning and realizing that there are people and national leaders all over the world who expect something specific from you? Can you imagine waking up one morning and realizing that your attention is the most sought after than anyone else's on the entire globe? I don't care who you are. Anyone would feel a little uneasy if not intimidated or overwhelmed about those expectations at first.
As I considered the expectations that the world has for Obama, God again revealed to me that there are no greater expectations that anyone has than the expectations He has for Obama. God created Obama and equipped him with special giftings for a specific purpose in this season of his life. God has an expectation that Obama would pursue God's purpose and will in his life. How can anyone's expectations be more important than God's?!
Please join me in praying that Obama would have a heart to pursue God's expectations and that God's expectations would be met in the life of Obama during the next four years. Obama has made history in becoming the first African-American president. I thank God for how our country has overcome prejudice and racism. Regardless of Obama's politics, it is appropriate to celebrate this election if not for that reason alone. Obama has a chance to make history again in his policies and decisions. Let's be united in covering him in prayer!
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Well said, GW! What a great way look at the election results. I've been focused on praying for our country, but not specifically for Obama. Thank you for redirecting my prayers in a more specific way and reminding me to celebrate this historic election.
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