For Inquiring Minds...

Because so many people have been feeling discouraged about the odd situation surrounding the presidential election, I wanted to share a little bit of information from someone close to the Trump campaign. I hope it encourages you, as it did me. Our God is always up to something...even if it doesn't turn out the way we hope.

I have a dear friend of 30 years who lives and works in DC. She has been in politics for many years; she worked on the presidential campaign for Senator Ted Cruz. She later took a position in the Trump cabinet, despite her resistance to him on a personal level. She eventually left reluctantly when serious health problems made the demands of the position impossible. She still works closely with many on Capitol Hill. She is a fine Christian woman, and although we don't talk that often these days, I'd trust her with my life. In fact, I pretty much have.

I try not to bother her too much with "politispeak" because I know it's exhausting for those that spend their lives in those trenches. But every now and then, if I really need to hear it from somebody close to the Hill, I will inquire about certain things. She has been very honest with me, sometimes in a non-partisan way that is refreshing. She encouraged her grassroots FB friends to please refrain from getting emotional about what is happening for the sake of those on the ground, imploring us to instead pray and let the process play out.

The waiting, though, can be hard when the media messaging is deafening. When we keep hearing the same things over and over, it makes us question. Is it possible the president is just "whining and refusing to concede"? Did we really see what we thought we saw? Are we all crazy? And even if we aren't, is there any hope?

Lest we forget so quickly, this president has almost everyone against him: the media, big tech, Hollywood, the Democrats, RINOS, and some Republicans who prefer the "comfortable, easy road." We should also remember what we witnessed over these last four years: Hillary's Russian collusion attempt, constant daily attacks against this president and his supporters, pollsters who got EVERY SINGLE POLL wrong, and constant cries of racism towards a man who got the biggest minority vote of any Republican since 1960. Is it any wonder we are skeptical?

So, the other day I asked her to please give me the "real" scoop on what is happening from her viewpoint. Here is a brief overview of that conversation:

• I asked her if she believed the president was right to keep pursuing this or if she thought he should concede. She said he absolutely should pursue it. I believe her exact words were, "Do not believe
  
  everything you see on CNN or the main stream media; nobody at the White House is telling the president to back down."
• I asked her if she believed these fraud allegations were significant enough to pursue, and if she thought there was any real hope of finding enough evidence to change anything... she said yes.
• I said that although I held my nose voting for him in 2016 (we both did), and he is still, you know, him...I honestly feel he has made our country stronger and better. She said, "I hear ya on holding your nose in 2016! But he's proven to be an amazing surprise. A wonderful surprise. I'm happy when someone keeps his promises."
• I expressed my sincere hope that someday, this president would come to know Jesus as his personal Savior. She said is private about his faith, but VP Pence has had a tremendous amount of impact on him in his faith walk, and he does believe. (Please forgo your judgment on this; it is not our place, and 70 years of sinful habits don't necesssarily change overnight. Pray for him.)
• I asked what we could do, as concerned Americans, to move this process along. In addition to contacting our state legislators, attorney generals and SCOTUS about our concerns, she reiterated, "PRAY, PRAY, PRAY! And tell people to come to the March for Trump."

So there you go, take that for whatever it is worth. Kneel a lot and take a respectful stand when you aren't. And realize whatever the outcome here, God is still at work. He used this president for His purposes for perhaps a season; he will continue to do so, whatever his title. He turns the tide however he wants it to go. We all know this is NOT about Donald Trump, it it so much deeper, wider and bigger than that. It is about our religious liberty and our country's future path.

I was reminded today of a verse we talk about often: "If my people, which are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14. Let's apply it. Also, to pray for all of our leaders (I Timothy 2:1-2). God bless you all. And may God bless the USA.

*There are nation-wide marches planned this Saturday, November 14th at noon. You can check if there is one in your state capital. Million MAGA March and Women for Trump (Stop the Steal) are marching in Washington DC, starting at Freedom Plaza and ending at SCOTUS.