Just the other day, President Barack Obama put his hand on the Holy Bible and swore into the office of American Presidency. At the conclusion, much like the 4 to 8 year turnovers in office, 43 other American men have uttered this phrase as they become president - "SO HELP ME GOD."

Oh how true it is. A commitment, a prayer, an oath..."sworn in". SO HELP ME GOD is something that I personally feel necessary to utter frequently in local, good-ol Omahan Nebraskan, church leadership. I can't imagine leadership at the national and world levels. SO HELP ME GOD is an understatement for my everyday life - how much more it would deem necessary for Obama. It wouldn't be a bad idea for me to take a minute everyday, place my hand on the Word, and make a few "so help me God" statements around the daily things that come my way.

SO...HELP HIM GOD
My prayer this morning is that God would help President Obama. May he lead well. May he transition with grace and favor during these first few days and weeks and moments. May God bring him to a place spiritually that glorifies the heavenly realities and kingdom. So help him God.

SO HELP US ALL!