What Does Obama and Bush Have in Common?

What does Obama and Bush have in common? America thinks they can't do anything right.
For instance, Obama is criticized for big government and later, post oil leak, he is condemned for not doing enough. Does it seem like our President just can’t win?
I am not sure what was expected of him the first few days when BP was trying all their options. His response was to let the experts fix it. This makes perfect sense. When they couldn’t stop the leak, Obama went to work bringing experts together to try to find a solution.
In the last few decades it seems as if none of our Presidents were appreciated for the difficult job they do for us. They are mercilessly criticized. I felt terrible for the abuse Bush was getting in office.
I recently heard a report from professionals who gave a year of service to intern at the White House. These adults came from many professions where they were top in their fields.
They spoke of the complexity of the problems that Obama and his Cabinet face every day. One intern said he would never again question decisions made because he realized how little information we as citizens have about these overwhelming issues.
Thank our God we can have honest debate in this great country. It is important to question for it is in the discussion of issues that the best is brought out in us. But we must do this discussion in humility. We do not have all the information.
Then, citizens who know that God does have the answers, we must pray. Pray for our President and all the decision makers in Washington. Please pray with me.

A Prayer for Our President

“May the king’s rule be refreshing like spring rain on freshly cut grass,
like the showers that water the earth.
May all the godly flourish during his reign,
May there be abundant prosperity until the moon is no more.”
Psalm 72: 6,7 NLT


King of Kings,

We pray that our President, whom you have appointed over us, to exhibit fairness and wisdom as he/she leads our nation. Help him/her to have a variety of counselors who will advise with Godly priorities. May our President defend the constitution and the values it embodies. Allow him/her to put aside his own agenda when it does not fit within your will.
May our President be a peacemaker, looking for solutions that bridge differences with his/her opponents. Encourage him/her to seek peace worldwide while maintaining our security. Give him/her favor with other nations as well as those in our country who oppose his/her policies.
As he/she faces important decisions today, enable him/her to do what benefits our citizens. When the decisions are complex give him/her the wisdom of King Solomon, the heart of King David and the courage of Daniel.
Inspire him/her to act righteously, regardless of his/her religious beliefs. Bless his/her family and may he/she draw strength from his loved ones. Restore his/her tired mind each night to lead us anew each morning. In Jesus Name, Amen.

Changing Gears

It's easy to change gears when your driving a stick shift. Much different when it's your daily routine. I suppose teachers experiences it every summer. That lull between jobs where you feel somewhat lost. The end of the year was hectic and you complained you didn't have enough hours in the day. Now you have plenty to do but nothing demanding your time. You don't know where to start. After a huge project is finished at work, there is always the let down. You are relieved but a little lost.
Vacations are like that for many people. They are so use to frantic activity and then there is nothing to do. The first day it is great but after 10 days, you want the routine back in your life.
May is a busy time for substitute teachers. I've been doing this job 5 years and I love it. I love being with the kids, even the ones who give me trouble. But it comes after months of intense writing and during May I miss my time. So now it's June and I have the time to consentrate on my book. But now I miss the kids. It's hard to change gears.
I wish you could take a pill for transition. Something to help you get over the hump. But there isn't medication for changing gears. Even if there was, it would probably have side effects like the feeling of jumping off a bridge or putting your cat in the microwave. So I'll just have to be grateful to be doing two things that I love.