I'm confused

Figures don't lie and liars don't figure.

I'm confused. It's election year and the parties are spending their millions on attack ads. The fair and balanced programs have pundits from both sides. The interview goes like this... Our candidate has produced more jobs in 24 months than even President Reagan. The other side quickly responds with facts and figures from the appropriate governmental agency that shows that statement to be false and misleading.

Are they purposely lying? Do they think we are dupes? What are we to believe?

A pastor friend of mine recently had a massive heart attack while preparing for a marathon race. As he lay in a coma, his wife (and thousands of others) pounded Heaven's throne asking God to show Himself strong - to heal this servant and allow him to stand and praise God. The Bible says that if two of us agree on earth about anything and ask it in Christ's name... it will be done. He died.

I'm confused. Did we ask in Jesus name? I know I did. In fact I claimed the above promise in my prayer. Many more than two joined with this bereaved wife and family. Is God faithful? Can He be trusted? Does He lie? He told us that God is not a man that would lie, Neither is He the son of man that He would change His mind. If He said it, He will do it (Numbers 23:19).

Is there a greater purpose than my world? Has there been a plan set in motion eons ago and the Almighty directs it from His throne? Is He involved in the affairs of the Republican and Democratic parties? Can He turn the heart of the king with or without a balanced budget and job creating leader? Does He know about the breath you just took or the thought through my mind as I type?

The Gospels tell me that He knows when a sparrow falls to the earth. I am told He can number the hairs on your head. The Bible also promises that the number of your days are numbered.

But, I'm confused. How can He be so involved out there and intimately in control in here?

The really awesome thing is... it isn't important if I can understand the answers to any of these questions. It doesn't change the reality of God. He loves you. He counted every hair that went down the shower drain this morning. He is keeping record of every breath and thought you have. And He will control the heart of our next President - just like He has every other president (all the way back to George Washington).