Jimmy Doyle on the election

Here is a great statement by Jimmy Doyle. He really puts the results of the election in perspective.

1. For all the "losers" who are followers of Jesus: Remember that the Scripture tells us to pray for our leaders and seek their welfare. Don't let your anger, frustration, or whatever over this election remove you from your obligation to love others (including politicians). Remember that it is only four years, only 1460 days. Despite the statements of many emails and outspoken "conservative" leaders, our country is founded upon a system built to ensure that one man can't do unmanageable damage. In light of that, relax and be glad that you have that system. it should also be said that a lot of angry, ignorant, fear-mongered, and religiously intolerant things have been said during this campaign season. If you are guilty or responsible for any of this, it also may be good if you apologized to someone or at least admitted that you have behaved in a manner that did not increase Christ's honor in the eyes of others.

2. For all the "winners" who are followers of Jesus: Remember that only Obama is just a man and a politician. He is not going to bring about the change that only people by taking action in their own lives can bring. He's not going to put food on your table. He's not going to make you healthy. He's not going to make you happy or bring peace to the world. He may accomplish a few good things, but probably not most of what he talked about during his campaign The reality is that if you want change, you will have to act on the kind of change you want to see. My friend Mark Riddle expresses this pretty clearly here. As I reminded those in point #1, you also should remember that our country was not built to run on the desires or influence of one man. Be a pragmatist not an idealist is probably a safe call. And don't forget, as I posted on earlier this year , the more that someone tells you that they are "not the politician" this should only confirm that they are.