I Used to Think...

I Used to Think...

I used to think the church believed the words, “Honor the King”, but then President Obama was elected.

I used to think the church had compassion for the lost, but then President Obama was elected.

I used to think the church was looking for Christ’s return, but then President Obama was elected.

I used to think the church was void of racism, but then President Obama was elected.

I used to think the church believed in intercessory prayer, but then President Obama was elected.

I used to think the church spoke words seasoned with salt, but then President Obama was elected.

I used to think the church wanted to be like Jesus, but then President Obama was elected.

I used to think the church lived with an eternal perspective, but then President Obama was elected.

I used to think the church loved her enemies, but then President Obama was elected.

I used to think the church realized she lived only because of God’s grace, but then President Obama was elected.

I used to think the church believed in not complaining or murmuring, but then President Obama was elected.

I used to think the church was an instrument for redemption, but then President Obama was elected.

I used to think the church was immersed in hope, but then President Obama was elected.

I used to think the church avoided allegiances with the unsaved, but then President Obama was elected.

I used to think the church was passionate about following Jesus, but then President Obama was elected.

I used to think all those things. I do not think that anymore.