I’m writing this three weeks before America’s election of new government leaders, another historical transition. No matter who wins, some people will be disappointed and frightened of what is to come.

Many of my subscribing sisters in Christ live in nations with deeply corrupt governments. They’ve already learned the practical realities of living with our King Jesus Christ as those who have been transferred from the domain of darkness to the kingdom of light (Col. 1:13). I’ve learned so much from them, for American suffering pales in comparison. 

I’ve had to shut off the fear-filled noise of frenzied speculation that assumes a particular government leader will fix all the problems in this world. Or that another will destroy everything, all somehow outside of God’s control. It makes my personal suffering even worse. Such an evil ploy of our tempter to tempt us to spiral into gloomy bitterness and hopeless fears.

The Lord keeps reminding me to turn my eyes upon Jesus, to look to the only One who is light in darkness! Let’s “regard” our King of kings and Lord of lords today, humbly rejoicing that we belong to Him, no matter what this election holds…or any resulting suffering.

He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings (Dan. 2:21 ESV).

As those who belong to the reigning King Jesus and His kingdom, praying and thanking God

(“The Church’s One Foundation,” lyrics by S. J. Stone, 1866)

Humbly worshiping Jesus, along with every brother and sister in Christ across all of history and place


Put not your trust in princes,
    in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation (Ps. 146:3 ESV).

My reigning King Jesus, give me a peaceful and quiet life as I trust You

He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by  him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him (Col. 1:15-16 ESV).

King Jesus, remind me of Your promises to true believers

which he will display at the proper time—he who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords, who alone has immortality, who dwells in unapproachable light, whom no one has ever seen or can see. To him be honor and eternal dominion. Amen (1 Tim. 6:15-16 ESV).

Jesus, remind me of my promised hope in Your consummating Your kingdom forever!

 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God (Heb. 12:2 ESV).

Singing to You, reigning King Jesus!

This week, I’m praising King Jesus, with new and old songs! Singing Scripture itself. He’s calmed and quieted me as the election approaches. No matter how my nation goes, praising the One who is reigning and ruling will continue to be His gift for a peaceful and quiet life until He consummates His kingdom. Such grace to us as His beloved. 

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