Today is November 8th, but I’m writing this devotional a week in advance because my wife and I are going away for a few nights to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. So I’m actually writing this before the elections take place.
Right now, I have no idea what the outcome will be, and it’s possible that by the time you read this, the results may still be unclear. But one thing is certain: no matter who wins and what measures pass, there will be people on either side who feel let down, worried, and even fearful about the future. In a country that’s as divided as ours, these times can bring uncertainty that stirs up deep anxieties.
In times like these, it’s easy to focus on our own understanding, to rely on the things we see and feel. But Proverbs 3:5-6 calls us to something deeper as it tells us to: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.”
This is a call to let go of our worries and place our trust fully in God’s hands, even when things don’t go the way we hoped or expected. God sees what we cannot, and His wisdom and purpose extend beyond the limitations of our understanding.
I’ve often said in church that God’s ways are not our ways, echoing Isaiah 55:8-9: “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. This truth is an invitation to trust, especially when we don’t understand.
The outcome of any election will influence our nation’s course, but it doesn’t change who God is, and it doesn’t change our mission as His followers. The greatest commandments still remain—to love God and love people. This doesn’t change based on political outcomes.
When we anchor ourselves in the truth of Proverbs 3:5-6, we realize that we’re called to keep trusting God above all else. Who the next president is will never affect God’s sovereignty or our identity in Christ.
Our purpose—to be ambassadors of His love, grace, and peace—endures beyond any election cycle. So, as we reflect on these words today, let’s choose to trust God’s plan and remember that He remains firmly on the throne. And in doing so, may we find the courage to love others well, regardless of how divided the world around us may feel.
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