I've been so busy this week that I'm a tad out of touch with the nominations.  In trying to catch up I've read a few articles and blog postings this morning.  Barbara, at Tidbits & Treasures, has several great posts on this beginning whirlwind surrounding Miers' nomination (1, 2, 3).

I know little about this Harriet Miers that so many seem so upset over.  We have people from both sides of the camp wondering what on earth is going on.  It seems to me that there are those who don't care much for surprises :o) People thought they knew what Bush was going to do next and have been blind sided by his “seemingly out of the blue” nomination.  Suddenly everyone is on guard, crossing their arms and shaking their heads.

Might I suggest that we think for a minute on what we believe to be true about Bush?  He's not an idiot.  I believe he knows exactly what he's doing.  We may not have any real idea who Miers is at this point but don't think we'll be kept in the dark long.  It seems the Left is already waging war.  We'll have her entire life story available to us before long, probably complete with her choice of toilet tissue.  The Left is going after her staunch beliefs and will be set to prove her unfit.

Obviously there is concern, but even if Bush has had some gross error of judgment in this, who is ultimately in control?  Is it God?  Or is it Man?  I've written letters to the president and my state's officials and I’ve continued to pray.  What else is there to do?  I see that Dobson is endorsing her and history tells me that’s a positive sign.  Nevertheless, I’m reserving my opinion on the matter until I know more.  In the meantime, join me in praying for the leaders of our country and the leaders of our churches.  We need more boldness for Christ out there on the front lines of these political and moral wars.

¹⁰Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. ¹¹Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.  ¹²For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.  ¹³Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.  ¹⁴Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;  ¹⁵And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;  ¹⁶Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.  ¹⁷And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:  ¹⁸Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; ¹⁹And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,

Ephesians 6:10-19 KJV