Well, as I said in a tweet last night:

The Redskins fooled us all. My guy didn't win. The blogs I read were wrong. But you know what? I have joy. You can too. Mt 22:37

While I hoped that the Romney/Ryan ticket would win, now it's time to pray that the leaders of our nation will get back to work (and get others back to work). It's time to pray for their wisdom, their cooperation, and the blessings of our nation as a whole. Isn't that what the intent of Jeremiah's words to Israel as they lived in captivity in Babylon meant:

But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the LORD on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare. (Jeremiah 29:7)

Finally, in reflection of yesterday's elections, I thought it appropriate to remind you of some sobering realities from the first debate: