Why we don’t have to be anxious over who is president

Election season has been more heated this year than almost any other time in history. 

It was rife with drama when we realized the election would be a rematch from the same candidates as 2020, and, I believe, it got even more dramatic when current President Joe Biden dropped out and was replaced by current vice president, Kamala Harris.

Add in some crazy debates, a few assassination attempts and the media, we have quite the situation on our hands.

I’m not here endorsing anybody. I’m not here to pick a side, to tell you who you should or should not vote for, or sway your opinion one way or another. 

In a crazy world with crazy ideas and crazy people, I’m still believing that God is still in control.

Even if your candidate loses. God is still in control.

Even if you feel like you’re screaming in the wind, that your voice is not being heard. God is in control.

“He changes times and seasons; He removes kings and sets up kings; He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding.” (Daniel 2:21).

He removes and sets up kings, or presidents, as in our case. It could also be a governor or a mayor or a senator, anyone in a position of leadership. We might be clueless as to why a certain person wins this election, but God is ordinating a plan that doesn’t always match our own vision of the future. I feel more at peace knowing God’s plan is perfect; I don’t have to stress about what might happen.

I don’t have to save the world when the world is in the hands of the Savior, not my vote.

Even if it seems to be for the worst case, God can take what is meant for evil and turn it for His glory (Genesis 50:20). 

Christians are called to trust in the Lord (Proverbs 3:5-6) in whatever plan He set in motion. If you’re feeling especially anxious or frustrated about current politics, wherever you fall on the political spectrum, I highly suggest reading First Peter chapter five, especially verse seven. Other passages related to anxiety of all sorts are Psalms 23, Philippians 4:4-8 and Matthew 6:25-34.

Remember that there is no “perfect” candidate. Politicians are people who make mistakes, might not always have the right idea or the right policy, no matter who you vote for.

I don’t know how the election will end. I don’t know what the following four years will hold, or anything beyond right now. All I know is that I trust God and knowing that He has everything worked out perfectly is the biggest peace I know.