I know of my own struggle with this matter. What then does it mean to trust politicians/politics vs. trusting God with the direction of our nation?

I know for myself that it is easier to listen to talk radio, give to the party/politician of my choice, and engage in debate with friends on Face Book than to maintain constant communion/prayer (relationship) with God during my day.

I have found that as a fruit of my relationship with God I actually have an impact, not simply an opinion, upon those around me for Kingdom purposes. Vs. being politically minded, earthly oriented, and powerless with no influence but negative at all.

This communion, multiplied by the Body of Christ the nation over, what kind of influence will the “Church” have in directing the nation? We have no power apart from the abiding presence of God, which is a choice we make.

We should vote rightly, but if we put our trust in man and not God we will suffer shame. Isaiah 30.

Perhaps Obama and an uber liberal government is God’s will. “How could that be?” That question is a question I asked when an old prophet told me that he believed Obama was God’s will. His reply to me was, “That means you know God’s will.” What if God wanted a fool to govern so as to bring judgment on America- more specifically, judge the “church” for it’s idolatry of the $$$?

More importantly, while I appreciate your point of view, I’d take a different tact than you have, “Matthew.” First, I would not judge the beliefs and biblical interpretations of either Mr. Huckabee or Ms. Palin or other unnamed Republican candidates. I am willing to bet that neither you nor I are well-versed in their respective views of various biblical passages and how they relate those to present-day responsibilities. Such inclusive dismissiveness and intolerance on your part is unfair to them and does not contrinute to healthy discussion. It only hurts the political process itself.

Second, it is not very becoming of a follower of Christ to accuse other Christians of choosing to “hide under a narrow and incorrect view of the Bible.” I fail to see how those allegations advance the cause of Christ.

Third, I think your prescription for Republicans is certainly what surveys are showing people want – more focus on the economy – but it is a strategy that neither Democrats nor Republicans have followed in the past few years. Why criticize one party? Both parties need to be chastized for losing sight of – or ignoring – what the people elected them to do.

I doubt that Jesus would have registered as a Democrat or Republican. His interest was always in people, not self-perpetuating organizations. Hopefully both you and I can follow His example and stay focused on the things that matter and engage people in productive dialogue.

As a politician, Palin’s leaving her governancy in her pursuit of the limelight has ruled her out of ever getting a shot at the Presidency in my mind.