The "One" Has Already Come

Mr. President,

Throughout the election season of 2008, I have heard so many people say "The One We Have Been Waiting For" is here, and it has not only discouraged me, but is has been perplexing. To see a person glorified and romanticized by the media and my fellow Americans, often times had me bewildered. Perhaps it is the "newest form" of being contemporary - to adore a person and blindly follow their ideas. Unfortunately in our world today we seek other things to satisfy the emptiness we have in our hearts and minds. It has been interesting to see people from all over our country ponder the thought; that a President, merely a man, could have a greater role in History, or in our lives, other than the "ONE" who gave HIS life for all of us.

As a Christian I know "THE ONE", has already come, and it was over two thousand and seven years ago. HE came into this world humbly, without fanfare or parades. There were not large crowds cheering His name as He was born in a city called Bethlehem. His name is Jesus and for me HE is, and always will be the only "ONE." Isaiah 9:6-7 say, 6-For unto us a child is born, to us a child is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Price of Peace. 7-Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David's throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.

As you govern and lead our country it will feel as though you have the weight and burden of the world on your shoulders. Please do not despair. Your place at this time in history is just a small part of a larger picture. For God has a plan for America and the world. Please rely on Him continually. This time - is not really about you, or us, but it is about our Savior, He whom we should follow, and He whom we should look to. It takes courage to lead and govern and yet still possess an ability to keep your heart from lofty pride and arrogance. I understand that time changes, and most people embrace change. But often times with that change, we have to accept the way it impacts out culture and and the structure of respect for authority. We loose site of our commitment to eternal moral truths and the pattern of how we should live, in your case it is how you lead, and we forget the basis of truth. Is being progressive always positive or right? Is social and personal transformation always the way to go? Perhaps not, if it it about self-fulfillment. Possibilities of advancement in our world is often necessary, but my hope is that we as Christians will remember what we should build our foundation on, before we abandon the greatness of our country's past. I pray as Americans that we place our hope in God, and that we pray for you as our President.

1 John 4:4 says - You my dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.

1790 - George Washington in a letter to the Hebrew Congregation in Newport said: "May the Father of all mercies scatter light, and not darkness, upon our paths, and make us in all our several vocations useful here, and in His own due time and way everlastingly happy."

Mr. President, I implore you to remember, that the One we have been waiting for - has already come before you.

Sincerely,

Terri Green