I can only imagine that this post will not be well-liked by many, especially those who favor now-President Obama and his policies/thoughts.

First off: to spend $170 million of taxpayers money on an inauguration event is simply and unequivocally wrong. After all the sound bites about how we are to be fiscally responsible, our President opens wide the gates of our Treasury and spends freely and foolishly.

My question: could it have been perhaps a tad bit more toned down? Certainly. Could we have not reined in the organizers and said, “This is the total amount we can use on the Inauguration, and nothing more.” Why, sure we could have!

Secondly, the speech was muted and restrained, which fit in nicely with the times at hand. However, it is something we have heard many times before from President Obama when he was busy on the campaign trail. Rhetoric is one thing; tired and overused rhetoric is another.

Folks, we needed something inspiring; uplifting; and that focused on what we need in government the most–and that’s God.

Sure, Obama used one piece of scripture, and he didn’t quote it correctly, but paraphrased it instead to fit his message. And, he gave five shout-outs to God in his speech, but they were the same usually bits that politicians use like “God-given.” Safe, reassuring stuff that may sound good…but is the true meaning there?

I, for one, was disappointed with the pomp and circumstance…and I came away from viewing this historic moment with some unease.

As I saw the vast sea of humanity gathered to see Obama take his oath and hear his speech, God spoke these words to me…”Would they come to hear the Lord speak to the His children? Would they be willing to listen to Me?”

That, my friends, opened my eyes to many spiritual truths…that I will share later on.