Silence cripples. Great ideas that remain locked away in the silence are nothing. Even more so being silent when momentous events occur is like a fruit that is not picked at the right moment. If you leave it on the vine too long it is good for nothing.
I am so glad Barack Obama won. It is a great day for the United States of America.
I am a Jonny come lately on this one. Up to the day of the election I was talking out of both sides of my mouth. I'd say, "Obama represents change, Obama represents hope." Then I'd say, "His stand on abortion is troubling, He lacks experience." Like the weather vane I would spin where the wind was blowing. When tallking with folks I'd pick the other side of the argument. When all along I really wanted him to win. Being captive to the opinions of others eventually robs you of your voice.
I'm in the States visting churches and individuals who support our ministry in France and I was afraid. On top of that my apathy and indecision meant I didn't vote...
So the three people who read this blog may be asking themselves, "Why now?" I did it because I read my good friend Todd Burkes blog entry and realized I could no longer be silent. Here's a part of it
If you are still wondering whether he is a secret racist waiting to unveil a slew of anti-white legislation ...
Or even if you just simply prefered the John McCain / Sarah Palin ticket ...
I wish you had been here with me last night.
You would have witnessed something that is hard for me to explain in words. But if you had seen it, you might have gotten just a little taste of why the election of Obama just might be something good for your country afterall.
Please read all of his post...
Just knowing what Todd has lived through gives me hope. We do not know what tomorrow will bring but we do know that our world can change for the better.
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