Transitioning Power

In case your Wi-Fi’s been spotty… there was an election last week.

The Associated Press officially called Arizona and Nevada for President-elect Trump, completing his sweep of all seven battleground states and securing a 312-226 Electoral College victory. As counting continues in over a dozen tight congressional races, Republicans appear on the verge of clinching the House, completing a GOP “trifecta” (control of the House, Senate, and White House). 

Trump has tapped his campaign adviser Susie Wiles as chief of staff, the first woman to ever hold the position. With a Republican-controlled Senate, #45/47 is likely to have an easy time getting his cabinet nominees confirmed.

President Biden expressed his commitment to a peaceful transition of power, and will meet with President-elect Trump in the Oval Office on Wednesday.

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ETERNAL PERSPECTIVE
We shouldn't allow political outcomes to consume our thoughts, direct our emotions, or dull our hope. Government may change, but our mission remains the same: love God and love others. 

“Jesus answered, “The most important [commandment] is ‘Listen, Israel! The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ The second is, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other command greater than these.”
Mark 12:29-31(CSB) (read full passage)