Presidents and Princes

I'm taking a risk in jumping into the realm of politics in this post, and this is grossly overdue considering all of the election hoopla happened over three weeks ago. But, the Lord has some timely words for us as the hoopla fades away:

Do not put your trust in princes, in mortal men, who cannot save. When their spirit departs, they return to the ground; on that very day their plans come to nothing. Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God, the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them—the LORD, who remains faithful forever. He upholds the cause of the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. The LORD sets prisoners free, the LORD gives sight to the blind, the LORD lifts up those who are bowed down, the LORD loves the righteous. The LORD watches over the alien and sustains the fatherless and the widow, but he frustrates the ways of the wicked. The LORD reigns forever, your God, O Zion, for all generations. Praise the LORD.
Psalm 146:3-10

Whether you're hopeful in Obama's victory, or whether you're lamenting McCain's loss, let not your hope elevate the victor to the seat only God occupies, and let not your lament proclaim that His seat is empty.