The country has spoken....

We have a new president-elect of the United States.

I fought to stay awake last night until all the votes were in, but gave up the battle of my weary eyes after I saw that Obama had taken both Pennsylvania and Ohio. I figured it was pretty much in the bag at that point. And sure enough, when I woke up this morning, I discovered I was right.

I realize many people are unhappy with this turn of events, and I can fully understand where they are coming from, as a Christian and as a fellow American. But honestly, I think this country is going to face some really hard times in the next few years, and that wasn't going to change no matter who got into office last night.

And love him or hate him, you at least have to admit that this is history in the making. On Aug. 28, 1963, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have A Dream" speech. Dr. King's vision, his dream, was to see blacks and whites living harmoniously together, sharing equal rights and privileges. While I'm still not entirely sure the two races are living together "harmoniously," this is a huge step in the right direction. I wonder what Dr. King would think if he were still alive today.

In 1966, blacks finally gained the right to vote, like every other American citizen, after a bitter civil rights battle. I couldn't imagine what it would have been like to live in this country, pay taxes, and still not have the right to vote. To that community, I'm sure this is an exhilarating moment. I must admit, that I never thought I'd see a black president in office during my lifetime, and I'm not all that old yet. :)

As one of my friends said yesterday, there's no reason to panic. God is still in control here. So whether you're candidate won or not, just pray for the future of this country.