I'm Calling a Fast

As you may know, tomorrow, May 6 marks two important primaries (Indiana and N. Carolina) for the democratic party. Currently candidate Hillary Clinton is trailing Barack Hussein Obama in the delegate count. Many believe that Hillary plans to stay in the race until the very end, but tomorrow's primaries could help to sway many super-delegates, who may ultimately decide this race, in Obama's favor. According to all polls, the races are close, but Obama is leading.

As a Christian and Conservative I believe that both candidates (Clinton and Obama) would be disastrous for this nation and I will not be supporting either candidate in November, but I believe that Barack Obama produces the larger threat to the survival of the United States and to the freedoms that we cherish. Despite the traditional platform of the democratic party, Obama has voted more liberal than any other democrat in the senate, he is often referred to as "The Most Liberal Senator".

He voted against banning partial birth abortion, he supports giving full reign and full monetary support to scientists who work in the field of stem cell research, he voted no on the constitutional ban on same-sex marriages, he voted yes on banning drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (could bring gas prices way lower), and he wants to give illegal immigrant's driver's licenses, just to name a few things he supports.

He has also been shrouded with controversy - the Rev. Wright scandal (Obama's pastor who blamed America for the attacks on 9/11 and also used very racist and divisive speech), his wife (who claims she has never been excited about her country or happy to live here until now), and Obama's own words, he said that residents of small-town America “cling to guns or religion or antipathy to people who aren’t like them” out of bitterness over lost jobs.

Obama has said that he will abandon the protection that our nation provides to Israel. The Bible clearly says that Israel is God's chosen nation and it is dire that we continue our protection of Israel. I believe that our nation has been spared many conflicts and difficult times because of our protection of this nation. Our protection of this land began back in the 1940's during President Truman's administration and it MUST continue indefinitely. I believe our nation has prospered and we have been successful because of this protection we have given. Despite how you feel about the other issues, once we withdraw our support I believe that we will open ourselves up for destruction. I believe this support is the last thread that is helping us to remain in God's favor. We are a nation that has lost all moral values and the beliefs of this nation are all askew.

As I was praying today, I felt to call a fast. Those of you who believe in the power of prayer I ask that you join me tomorrow in a fast and prayer. I also ask that you contact all your friends and family who know how to get a hold of God and ask them to join as well. I believe in the power of prayer and fasting to change things. Pray that God will speak to the hearts of all who are voting tomorrow and in the future and that he will guide them in what way to vote. I believe that those people can go in with their mind made up to vote for one candidate and come out voting for a completely different one. Pray that the delegates will switch their position to the other candidate. It's not to late to change things. God is able to do all things!!! Pray for the republican candidate John McCain. Pray that God guides him in decisions he makes in the next couple of months on his campaign. Pray for those who are undecided on which way to vote.

Ezra 8:21-23
21 Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river of Ahava, that we might afflict ourselves before our God, to seek of him a right way for us, and for our little ones, and for all our substance.

22 For I was ashamed to require of the king a band of soldiers and horsemen to help us against the enemy in the way: because we had spoken unto the king, saying, The hand of our God is upon all them for good that seek him; but his power and his wrath is against all them that forsake him.

23 So we fasted and besought our God for this: and he was intreated of us.

It is important that we seek God's direction and pray that others will do the same...If you have any questions about the candidates or about the election process I would be glad to answer them and remember to forward this on!!!

Andy