God is in His heaven.

Over the past few months, I have been praying that the Lord would help my unbelief.  I, like the father who brought the ill son to the Lord, need help with my unbelief. (Mark 9:18-27

My request has been granted in so many simple ways.  I have found myself asking for help with such simple things because I have known He would help.  It seems that all that I have asked for has been given. this has given me pause, if what I ask for is so readily given, I may need to be careful for that which I ask. My desire to ask for only things that God desires has increased. 

So as this election day of 2012 begins, I have been searching for the way to phrase my prayers.   Personally, I want Romney to win.

 I do not know if I can endure another 4 years of the divisive politics of President Obama.  I fear the apathy that Obama's redistribution policy will place on our students.  I fear the tolerance that will be displayed to our youth about morals and values that are so important for them to develop for success in their families and careers.  I just don't want the grinding whine of Senator Reid and Congresswoman Polosi to be present in the media.

I want the security of knowing that someone is in the White House who prays before a committee meeting, someone  who desires to listen to others , someone who really understands the free enterprise system, a true capitalist.  Someone who is actually worthy of attending the temple.  It just gives me peace of mind. 

But, I do not know what God's will is?  I know what mine is. I have heard an apostle of God at the BYUI commencement promise that a time of prosperity is coming to America, perhaps it might be a short time, but that things still needed to be invented to promote the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the world.  The Church needs a time of prosperity to continue its work.  Wonderful!  Will the next 4 years be that time?  I do not know. 

What I do know is that God is in his heaven.  As Lehi discovered in 1 Nephi 1, God is in control.  He has made a plan and His plan will succeed.  Whatever happens today will not impede that plan.  So, Father, help thou my unbelief.  Help me to trust in thee.  Help me to remember, you are in control.