I must confess that I did not vote for president-elect Donald Trump, and I have had many negative thoughts and conversations about him. The morning after New Year’s, I was standing in the bathroom getting cleaned up when Michael Jackson’s song fell into my spirit, as I stared at myself in the mirror.
Man In The Mirror (Lyrics):
I’m starting with the man in the mirror
I’m asking him to change his ways
And no message could’ve been any clearer
If you wanna make the world a better place
Take a look at yourself, then make a change
The apostle Paul told Timothy to pray, and make intercessions for all who are in authority that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life (1Tim. 2:1-2). Talking negatively about him behind his back was not God’s will and He got me straight on that. But what I need to do, is hit the decline button when negative thoughts pop up, then whisper a prayer for the power of God to control those functioning in government. Forgive me Lord!
Proverbs 21:1 (NKJV) The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, like the rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes.