Awesome Biblical Perspective on the Election

I really love Facebook (well, most of the time).  I know this might sound like a bizarre thing to say, especially since this post is about last night's election, but it is true.  While some people take the election as an opportunity to go off on ridiculous political rants (this would be the part I dislike, clearly), many actually use FB as a forum to spread truth and shed light on significant events for our country.  This doesn't really have to do with what party or candidates you support, but more about trusting the Lord with what is His and a reminder for all of us to let God be in control.  I don't always understand why God makes the decisions that He does (and I will not be so prideful as to presume it is for one reason or another), but what I do know is that God is God and I will trust Him.  So... back to FB.  After the election came to a close last night, many of my friends began to post awesome biblical perspective on trusting in the Lord.  Here are some of my favorites... definitely worth a read, ponder and prayer.

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." (Joshua 1:9 ESV)

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7 NIV)

Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (1 Thessalonians 5:18 ESV)

So we can confidently say,
"The Lord is my helper;
I will not fear;
what can man do to me?"
8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
(Hebrews 13: 6)

It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man. (Psalm 118: 8)

Psalm 2
1 Why do the nations conspire
    and the peoples plot in vain?
2 The kings of the earth rise up
and the rulers band together
against the Lord and against his anointed, saying,
3 “Let us break their chains
and throw off their shackles.”

4 The One enthroned in heaven laughs;
the Lord scoffs at them.
5 He rebukes them in his anger
and terrifies them in his wrath, saying,
6 “I have installed my king
on Zion, my holy mountain.”

7 I will proclaim the Lord’s decree:

He said to me, “You are my son;
today I have become your father.
8 Ask me,
and I will make the nations your inheritance,
the ends of the earth your possession.
9 You will break them with a rod of iron;

you will dash them to pieces like pottery.”

10 Therefore, you kings, be wise;
be warned, you rulers of the earth.
11 Serve the Lord with fear
and celebrate his rule with trembling.
12 Kiss his son, or he will be angry
and your way will lead to your destruction,
for his wrath can flare up in a moment.   
Blessed are all who take refuge in him.