My wife opined a few minutes ago that every four years, inauguration day should be a holiday; not in the same vein as Christmas, New Year’s Day, or 4th of July, but as a day of prayer to lift up our new president and our country, no matter what party.
The United States are more divided politically, spiritually, and philosophically than we have been in 160 years. Tomorrow is inauguration day for Donald Trump. For many, it is a day of rejoicing; a day that marks the return to the rule of law, patriotism, and a secure border. For many others, it will be a day of mourning; a day that marks the nail in the coffins of abortion, women’s rights, freedom for the LGBTQ community, among others.
I have never met President Trump, but my take from what I have observed, he is dedicated to the preservation of safety and security of all Americans. The emphasis is on Americans.
He has taken on a tough job when he had absolutely no obligation to do so. Here is a man who could probably never spend all the money he has and can live in complete comfort anywhere he wants. Why would he take on the “slings and arrows” that come with the job of POTUS? Some would say that it is just ego. I don’t ascribe to this idea. When I look at President Trump, I see a patriot who has the personality and ability to return the United States to safety and solvency, while re-instilling patriotism in the average citizen. He may have a somewhat grating personality to those who oppose him, but one thing that makes our society as robust as it is, is that no two people are alike.
However, for him to succeed it will take not just his individual effort, but the effort of all Americans. This may be the toughest job the POTUS has, uniting Americans behind probably the most ambitious program to be taken on since Reconstruction, returning the United States to a truly united country with the common goals of prosperity and safety.
In order for President Trump to succeed, it will take a lot of hard work on the part of a lot of people, but more than anything, it will take the fervent prayers to God to uphold and support him and keep him safe over the next four years. As my wife suggested, it should start on inauguration day.
Amen to that my brother and sister in Christ.