Ok I admit Iv'e said it already but for some reason my thoughts continually return to the Inauguration.

In that one hour I felt heavy grief, fear, hope, trust, renewed faith and comfort that comes only through His Words.

Parts of the speeches emphasized the religious diversity of American citizens. I understand that freedom of religion is a constitutional right. That's not what stirs me.

Maybe I'm overly sensitive however, I felt that it was implied that it doesn't matter which god you serve because all beliefs are equal in the eyes of this our nation founded in liberty for all. This ideology is troubling to me. I admit I don't discriminate against any one's right to serve their Asherah or Baal. Far be it for me to take religious freedom from anyone. This country promises it and God Himself gives free will to all mankind.

What troubles me is the notion that all these beliefs and their gods are equal.

All men are created equal yes.

I am equal with my fellow citizens but my God, He's not equal to my fellow citizens' gods.

My God is way bigger! He's El Elyon !

It's my God who created us equal! The gods made by man are not equal to my God!

I wanted to share the simple words that He spoke to comfort me. They resignate in my soul and in my heart each time I feel uneasy thoughts and emotions about these implications of our fellow citizens' gods being equal to YHWH...
(I do love it that He reminds me over and over and over, I often need that)

Shema Israel Adonai (YHWH) Eloheinu Adonai (YHWH) Echad.

Hear O Israel the Lord (He-Who-Is) our God, is one Lord (He-Who-Is).

AMAN (I believe it's true), THANK YOU YHWH, Our God the One Who Is.