The First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued the following statement Tuesday:
"We congratulate President Obama on winning a second term as President of the United States.
After a long campaign, this is now a time for Americans to come together. It is a long tradition among Latter-day Saints to pray for our national leaders in our personal prayers and in our congregations. We invite Americans everywhere, whatever their political persuasion, to pray for the President, for his administration and the new Congress as they lead us through difficult and turbulent times. May our national leaders reflect the best in wisdom and judgment as they fulfill the great trust afforded to them by the American people.
We also commend Governor Romney for engaging at the highest level of our democratic process which, by its nature, demands so much of those who offer themselves for public service. We wish him and his family every success in their future endeavors."
This morning when I told Clark and Lauren that President Obama won the election, Clark said, "Dang-it!" (which sentiment I completely agree with); but then Lauren wisely said, "Well, at least it is better than having no president at all." I thought about it, and you know, she is completely correct. This country and it's system is wonderful and inspired. I would much rather have this system than be led by a dictator, a wicked king, or simply whoever has the longest swords and biggest guns.
Really, what is the big surprise in this election? Religion is playing less of a role in peoples lives. Conservatism is on the decline. Family values are being attacked. More people want the "security" of government programs than the want to work hard for themselves and participate in open capitalism in the marketplace. News flash: these are the last days!
All I can say is... Hope On!
After a long campaign, this is now a time for Americans to come together. It is a long tradition among Latter-day Saints to pray for our national leaders in our personal prayers and in our congregations. We invite Americans everywhere, whatever their political persuasion, to pray for the President, for his administration and the new Congress as they lead us through difficult and turbulent times. May our national leaders reflect the best in wisdom and judgment as they fulfill the great trust afforded to them by the American people.
We also commend Governor Romney for engaging at the highest level of our democratic process which, by its nature, demands so much of those who offer themselves for public service. We wish him and his family every success in their future endeavors."
This morning when I told Clark and Lauren that President Obama won the election, Clark said, "Dang-it!" (which sentiment I completely agree with); but then Lauren wisely said, "Well, at least it is better than having no president at all." I thought about it, and you know, she is completely correct. This country and it's system is wonderful and inspired. I would much rather have this system than be led by a dictator, a wicked king, or simply whoever has the longest swords and biggest guns.
Really, what is the big surprise in this election? Religion is playing less of a role in peoples lives. Conservatism is on the decline. Family values are being attacked. More people want the "security" of government programs than the want to work hard for themselves and participate in open capitalism in the marketplace. News flash: these are the last days!
All I can say is... Hope On!
2 We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers;
3 Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father;
4 Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God.
5 For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.
6 And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost:
(New Testament | 1 Thessalonians 1:2 - 6)
