The Sparrow's Home

: Life is hard. God is good. We need each other.

  • Homeschool
    • Homeschool Curriculum Reviews
    • Homeschooling High School
      • Earning College Credits in High School
    • Elementary, Middle School, & Littles
    • Local Tutoring
  • Recipes
    • Main Dishes
    • Vegetables & Sides
    • Breads
    • Desserts
    • Beverages
    • Freezer Recipes
    • Preserving
  • Faith
    • Resources for Living a Biblical Faith
  • Family
    • Parenting
    • Marriage
    • Everything Disney
    • All the Board Games
    • Themed Entertaining
      • Do you dig a party with a theme?
    • Home & Garden
      • Herbal Remedies
  • Contact
  • Home
    • Web Stories

God is in Control…But is He Pleased With the Election Results?

November 9, 2016 by Susan 9 Comments

This post may contain affiliate links.  See my disclosure for more information.

Like it? Share it!

When people say,"God is in control" of elections or other circumstances, there's often a mis-understanding about what that means.

 

I’m writing this before the election has taken place, so don’t read too much in to this applying to any particular candidate/President elect.

Throughout every election season, we hear a lot of Christians saying, “God is in control”.  It’s true.  Absolutely.  He is in control.

But I think that this phrase gets mis-used (or mis-interpreted) to mean that whoever wins the election has God’s favor somehow…that they are a godly person… God is on their side.

Nothing could be further from the truth.

We’re told in Scripture that God “removes kings and establishes kings.” (Daniel 2:21)  That doesn’t mean that he likes them,  It doesn’t mean that whoever God places in power is a person who honors Him.  All it means is that this person, at this time, will best further God’s cause of bringing about His eternal Kindgom.

Think Pharaoh, Ahab, Nebuchadnezzar, Cyrus, and Herod…to name a few.

I was looking for verses to pray for our nation, for our world.  I came across a verse in the Psalms that says that, “dominion belongs to the LORD; He rules over the nations.” (Ps. 22:28).  When I examined the context of this verse, I was interested to find that it is in the Psalm that begins, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”

Sound familiar?

This is the Psalm that Jesus quoted…cried out…just moments before he died on the cross.

Many were mistaken then, believing that God’s plan had been thwarted somehow.  Many are mistaken now, believing that God’s plan is off track.

Friends, take peace in knowing that He knows what He’s doing!

God is in control

He is not asleep at the wheel.  He has not made a mistake.  He is not wrong, mis-informed, or slow.  He does, however, know infinitely more than us and have a plan that is in progress.

As a believer, I am content to trust Him.  I’ll press on and try to be a person that He does like…that honors him.  And I’ll wait.  Jesus is coming.  “Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority and power.”  (1 Corinthians 15:24) …(I’ve got to add a little, “yay” after that!)

I found a number of verses that I will be praying for believers, for our nation, and for the world.  I created a printable, if you’re interested.  You can get it if you subscribe to my email list.  (If you’re already a subscriber, look for it in your email box tomorrow, I’ll be sending it directly to you!)

I also wrote recently on our society’s increasing disability to disagree civilly, which is certainly showing itself these days.  Check it out.

Be blessed.  Be bold in living His word.  Be at peace.

 

Click here for lots more resources on growing faith, lessons from Scripture, and more!

 

 

god-is-in-control-featured-image

Like it? Share it!

You Might Also Like

  • Developing the habit of daily Bible reading is hard enough for ourselves, how do we instill the habit in our kids? This is a creative and informal way to start.
    Family Bible Journal
  • Having walked through a dark time, Job offers us help for the times when we can't see God at work.
    When You Can't See God Anywhere
  • The warning, "Do not be deceived" carries with it a particular message whenever we see it in Scripture. What is it?
    Don't Ignore This Phrase When You See it in the Bible

Filed Under: Bible

Comments

  1. heidi says

    November 9, 2016 at 3:46 pm

    I would imagine that god is shaking his head at what we have done with the greatest gift ever given “free will”. I often take comfort in the word of god as we all do and can’t really see this as more of a test than a plan but I guess we shall see,

    Reply
    • Susan says

      November 9, 2016 at 4:57 pm

      I think God shakes his head often at our choices. Sigh… Here’s to passing the test!

      Reply
  2. klaudia says

    November 9, 2016 at 5:05 pm

    How remarkable ! this is the second post about God in the last 2 days. And it really makes me hesitate a minute and re – think. God and me , we have got a little issue. He makes it a very tough task to keep faith at times. But funny enough , we do keep faith somehow … in something. You might call that God .

    Reply
    • Susan says

      November 9, 2016 at 9:24 pm

      Klaudia, I’m glad you stopped by! Keeping faith can be incredibly difficult, especially when we feel discouraged or let down. I just prayed for you, that God would show himself to you as you re-think things. Blessings and love your way–

      Reply
  3. Carlana says

    November 11, 2016 at 10:43 am

    Oh Susan, how we need more of this perspective at these times. So many are sad, hurting and afraid. Let’s look to the hills from whence out help cometh. Too often we look to politicians, who still need to (or rather should) look to Him for authority. Thank you also for stopping by my blog.

    Reply
    • Susan says

      November 11, 2016 at 2:24 pm

      Thanks, Carlana. You are so right! If anything, this election, with two choices that were so flawed, reminds us to look to God. Here’s to keeping our eyes on Him. Have a blessed day–

      Reply
  4. Aimee Imbeau says

    November 17, 2016 at 8:30 pm

    I completely agree with you here, Susan. God has everything under His control forHis purposes and fulfillment of His plan. Thanks for sharing on Grace and Truth.

    Reply
    • Susan says

      November 17, 2016 at 10:28 pm

      I’m glad you stopped by, Aimee– Thanks!

      Reply
  5. Alex says

    November 10, 2020 at 12:45 pm

    I think we are all in for a big surprise, i think God is going to Bring this Fraud Election, into the open, yes ….. With out a Doubt , God is in Controll.

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

A collection of favorite summer recipes. Words like fresh, grilled, cheesy, smoky, crisp, fruity, & cool come to mind. Find something new to try this summer

Connect with Me:

About me…

Welcome! I'm Susan, and I'm so glad you're here. I am a former teacher turned homeschooler, married to my favorite person, blessed far more than I deserve, and certain that we don't have to do it all alone. Find Out More…

Get The Sparrow’s Home delivered right to your inbox. –Never miss a thing!

Let's be friends! Send me all new posts and updates.

Rails & Trails

Internet-safe kids

Recent Posts

  • Your roadmap to finding joy and purpose in life from a 103-year-old doctor
  • Chicken & Noodles in the Slow Cooker: A perfect example of the whole being so much more than the sum of its parts
  • Cottage cheese oat pancakes for breakfast: A simple, high protein way to start the day
  • What does a strong woman look like?
  • Oatmeal creme pie sandwich cookies: Tastes like sweet, gooey, nostalgia

What’s Popular

  • Recipes That Use Up A Lot of Eggs (Bonus Pudding Recipe!)
    Recipes That Use Up A Lot of Eggs (Bonus Pudding Recipe!)
  • Freezer Apple Pie Filling
    Freezer Apple Pie Filling
  • One Hour Bread: Fast & Easy Italian Bread Recipe
    One Hour Bread: Fast & Easy Italian Bread Recipe
  • Use these questions to break the ice 'a Skittle': An easy ice breaker for people who hate ice breakers.
    Use these questions to break the ice 'a Skittle': An easy ice breaker for people who hate ice breakers.
  • M&Ms Ice Breaker and Guided Prayer Activities
    M&Ms Ice Breaker and Guided Prayer Activities
  • 100 Bible verses that say who you are, what defines you, and why you matter
    100 Bible verses that say who you are, what defines you, and why you matter
  • Need to make hot dogs for a crowd?  Use the crock pot!
    Need to make hot dogs for a crowd? Use the crock pot!
  • Moms, please don't stop doing things for your teens.  They can still grow into responsible adults...promise.
    Moms, please don't stop doing things for your teens. They can still grow into responsible adults...promise.
  • Winnie-the-Pooh Baby Shower That's Sweet as Hunny
    Winnie-the-Pooh Baby Shower That's Sweet as Hunny
  • Organize your pantry in one day on the cheap
    Organize your pantry in one day on the cheap

Follow The Sparrow’s Home:

Contact

Privacy Policy

Disclosure Statement

Amazon Associates Disclosure

Susan is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon. com and affiliated sites.

Copyright © 2025 · Beautiful Pro Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in

  • Homeschool
    • Homeschool Curriculum Reviews
    • Homeschooling High School
      • Earning College Credits in High School
    • Elementary, Middle School, & Littles
    • Local Tutoring
  • Recipes
    • Main Dishes
    • Vegetables & Sides
    • Breads
    • Desserts
    • Beverages
    • Freezer Recipes
    • Preserving
  • Faith
    • Resources for Living a Biblical Faith
  • Family
    • Parenting
    • Marriage
    • Everything Disney
    • All the Board Games
    • Themed Entertaining
      • Do you dig a party with a theme?
    • Home & Garden
      • Herbal Remedies
  • Contact
  • Home
    • Web Stories