A New Day

On this day of history, the morning after such an election, Obama will soon be President and I am excited for and open to his change. I do believe that the passion and hope he has inspired are beautiful things for any generation. We can't all agree on every issue, but we can set examples in our words and deeds, find the goodness and beauty in everything, and give one another the chance to speak and listen. I must say, this morning, just checking the Facebook status updates was saddening. While I know his candidacy and now victory have been shocking, even frustrating to many, there is nothing to gain from righteous wishes of failure, disgruntled anger and frankly un-Christian attack. I, too, once supported another candidate, but as in everything, we have a choice to be strong or weak, kind or cruel, loving or hateful. Patriotism and partinism aside, should we judge and should we despise, we are most likely far more unrighteous and hurtfully wrong. Prayers are good, disappointment may be understood, but lowering yourself to the dismal points of either campaign, to the pessimism and rage of a heavy heart is just not helpful. I am not American, but I believe in the prospects and pursuits of this nation wholeheartedly and I am ready and able to respect, admire and pray for a famliy who has realized a great American Dream, and a man who believes in making a difference. He is one strong voice and whether or not we echo, we, too, can sing.