|
January 22, 2009, 11:08 am PST
A Great Day in History-Alex Hairston
Today, as most of you know, a historic moment in time occurred. This afternoon President- Elect Barack H. Obama was sworn into the office of the President of the United States. The pandemonium leading up to this moment was unbelievable. In Washington D.C at every street corner there were people selling anything with this man’s face on it. And people were buying, no matter what the price. On Sunday, my family and I tried to get to our nations capital and traffic was ridiculous. Due to bridges and roads being blocked off for this monumental event. We didn’t have a chance to actually be there in person for this memorable event. But all the same, we could feel the anticipation. The hope is everyone’s hearts has risen to heights that would have been unknown this time last year. Our very own country is in turmoil. People are losing jobs, family are out on the streets homeless, everyone is struggling to meet ends meet. And all of this was because of some people in the governments’ greedy and stupid decisions. But that will change.
I believe that God has his hands all over this man. And his angels were surrounding him this afternoon. As I watched this man, this man and our country making history. A man just like our fathers, our brother, our best friends. A man who likes to play basketball, relaxes with his children, and is clearly in love with his wife. Anyone who’d has seen him just last year; just walking down the street, wouldn’t have even had an inkling of an idea what he had a plan to do. God put it into his heart that he had the strength to make a change in this nation. And not only in the nation, in the entire world. I believe that during President Obama’s time in office, he will succeed in the things he has set out to achieve. Yes it will be difficult. There’s no doubt about that. But with our own contributions, with even the smallest bit of service, we can make changes. I see the pride in every African-American, as well as many others who fought for equal rights, man and woman’s face. To know that we have overcome, and we’ve come very very far. I see in every young child the…hope that they have. That they can do it too. They can do anything they set their minds to. That this country is a free country and still a place where dreams can be made to reality. That even the c hild who lives without there parents, in lowest of place can look at him and say, “That could be me. I could do that too.” That they know they can make a difference in the world. The can also make a change!
At the beginning of the Presidential election, I was much of a skeptic. I honestly didn’t even like the idea of having a President. I didn’t believe that they had any say on what was going on in the world. That they couldn’t change. But then I heard Obama speak. He speaks with such confidence and like he just knows that if we try we can and will succeed. And that planted hope in my own, and many other people’s hearts. Young people, who had never voted before, felt like they really made a difference in the world after going to the ballots and placing their votes. Even though I’m too young to vote, I saw in other young adults the hope that he put into our hearts. A time when we, as a country, were at our lowest. A time when we should be at the end of the line. But he’s changed that. Even though this is the end of something. It is also the beginning. The beginning of a change.
God is all over this. It couldn’t have happened without him. It was so close; there were so many people who didn’t support this man. But people changed and everyone made an effort, and we made a change. The difference that we’ve made in unbelievable. I think I'm still slightly shocked that we have our first African-American president of the United States. It’s amazing. Lol and with our help, he will make a change. We all will make a change. I believe God is pleased.
I pray for protection over President Obama and his family. Our new first lady Michelle Obama, his daughters Malia and Sasha and their grandmother. I pray for the new vice president and his wife, Joe and Jill Biden. I pray that President Obama will be blessed with God’s guidance and wisdom. That he will not grow weary in our time of need. That he will make a change. I pray for his divine protectio n from anyone who wishes harm upon him, his family, or administration. Lord God, keep him in your will and guide him to do what you have planned. Let everyone remember that he is just a man, and he will make mistakes. He’s not a savior or messiah. He’s only a man. But he is a man with God’s hand upon him and he will make a difference. There will be a change. Yes we can, we have, and we will. Amen
We are one country. One nation under God. And if we work together, if we roll up our sleeves and work hard, we can make a change.
Alexandria Hairston-14 yrs of age
|
The inauguration party is over. What’s next for this country? Dr. Phil and his esteemed guests discuss their thoughts about the new presidency and what to expect in the next four years. How will the Obama presidency change our lives? Can he save this country from financial ruin? What does his economic stimulus plan mean to you at home? Can Obama live up to the hype -- or will our hopes be dashed? Inside Edition’s Deborah Norville recaps the highlights from the inauguration, and Ann Coulter, controversial author and conservative commentator, gives her opinions on President Barack Obama. Plus, a personal finance expert tells you what you need to know to get through these tough economic times, and more! Join the discussion.
