Psalm 46:10 - Exalted above politics

He says, “Be still, and know that I am God;
     I will be exalted among the nations,
     I will be exalted in the earth.”

I know some people have very strong political views. It is a great privilege for us to get to take a part in our political system, but we have to remember God is in control. He is over all. No one political figure or even political party exudes more power than God. Verse 8 says, "Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall; he lifts his voice, and the earth melts." I think it is good for us to care who governs our nation and participate in the political process, but don't allow our passions to cause us to sin or be angry. On the eternal scale of things, our politics are nothing.

Lord, thank you for being in control. Please help us to put our politics in proper perspective, Amen.

Psalm 2:10-11 - Kings and rulers

Therefore, you kings, be wise;
     be warned, you rulers of the earth.
Serve the Lord with fear
    and celebrate his rule with trembling.

Psalm 2 is a warning for kings and rulers who do not serve the Lord. I love verse 4 which says, "The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them." This passage gives me comfort that no matter who is "in charge" here on earth, God is truly the one in charge.

Lord, thank you for giving us confidence in you. Help us to not be over concerned about the rulers here on earth because you are the only ruler who really matters. Amen.

Romans 13:1 - Governing authorities, established by God

Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.

In this election year and always, let's remember that God is in control of everything, even politics.

Lord, thank you for establishing governing authorities. Please help us to be subject and respectful, regardless of our political opinions. Amen.