[Bama Tom]

Just wanted to share the following from a recent email: Think of President George W. Bush, the man who admitted to having a drinking problem in younger years, whose happy-go-lucky lifestyle led him to mediocre grades in college and an ill-fated oil venture,who mangled syntax, and whose speaking missteps became known as Bushisms. He came within a hair's breadth of losing the election in November, but withstood the political chicanery of the Florida Democratic machine to fix the vote count. While votes were counted, miscounted and re-counted, Bush quietly but confidently waited at his ranch. Make no mistake, his orders were carried out but he stayed in the background, faithful and confident. Bush named Jesus Christ as Lord of his life on public TV, not an oblique reference to being "born- again" or having a "life change." He actually said the UN-Politically Correct phrase, "Jesus Christ"! On September 11, he was thrust into a position only known by Roosevelt, Churchill, Lincoln, and Washington. The weight of the world was on his shoulders, and the responsibility of a generation was on his soul. So President George W. Bush walked to his seat at the front of the National Cathedral just three days after two of the most impressive symbols of American capitalism and prosperity virtually evaporated. When the history of this time is written, it will be acknowledged by friend and foe alike that President George W. Bush came of age in that cathedral and lifted a nation off its knees. In what was one of the most impressive exhibitions of self-control in presidential history, President George W. Bush was able to deliver his remarks without losing his resolve, focus, or confidence. God's hand, which guided him through that sliver-thin election, now rested fully on him. As he walked back to his seat the camera angle was appropriate. He was virtually alone in the scene, alone in that massive place of God - just him and the Lord. Back at his seat, George H. W. Bush reached over and took his son's hand. In that gesture his father seemed to say, "I wish I could do this for you, son, but I can't. You have to do this on your own." President George W. Bush squeezed back and gave him a look of peace that said, "I don't have to do it alone, dad. I've got help." What a blessing to have a professing Christian as President. Please take a moment after you read this to pray for him. He truly does have the weight of the world on his shoulders. Pray that God will sustain him and give him wisdom and discernment in his decisions. Pray for his protection and that of his family. Sorry about the long length of the post.

[rintense]

Thank you for sharing... and don't apologize! It is a beautiful post.

[gramho12]

Thank you for the post. I have seen this before and it is wonderful.

May God protect and bless our wonderful President and First Lady. These are trying times indeed, and through our tears we must keep our faith that we will prevail, and the strength to overcome our fears.

[MJY1288]

Absolutely beautiful post

[DrDeb]

Thank you for sharing this incisive, thought-provoking e-mail. I agree wholeheartedly with the sentiments expressed by the author -- I pray for President Bush and his family every day!!!

[sweet_diane]

Thank you for posting this Tom. Well written.

[mtngrl@vrwc]

Back at his seat, George H. W. Bush reached over and took his son's hand. In that gesture his father seemed to say, "I wish I could do this for you, son, but I can't. You have to do this on your own." President George W. Bush squeezed back and gave him a look of peace that said, "I don't have to do it alone, dad. I've got help."

Excellent post! This is the part that brought me to tears.

[Mo1]

Oh WOW ... thank you for sharing that with us

[NordP]

Beautifully done, BT! Amen.

[goodnesswins]

Thanks....what a nice piece of history....it's so great to be living in these times......well, with this President....at least - it would be better if the terrorism part was not front and center but it could be worse if YOU KNOW WHO were our leader......Thanks, again.

[ohioWfan]

What a blessing to have a professing Christian as President.

Amen, and AMEN!!

Thank you for that beautful reminder of what we have in this President. We cannot ever be complacent about this great gift God has given America, and we must be faithful in upholding President Bush, and his family in prayer!!!!

rintense, Thank YOU for your faithful posting of these pictures each night! Thank you for your tender heart, your patriotism, your self-denial in doing this daily, regardless of circumstances, and your love for this President, and this great country!

You have made the past 16 months a beautiful experience for us with this soothing balm every night!!

[Salvation]

What a blessing to have a professing Christian as President. Please take a moment after you read this to pray for him.

Amen.