‘God Is Still On the Throne’ And Other Post-Election Platitudes

Wisconsin resident Derrick Simonson walks into the Central Assembly of God church polling place to vote in the Presidential primary election in Douglas County in Superior, Wisc., April 2, 2024. REUTERS/Erica Dischino

As countless Christians have expressed their disappointment with the results of the presidential election, many have heard in response platitudes such as “God is still on the throne” or “God is not Republican or Democrat.” Zach Lambert has heard those messages before. But as lead pastor of Restore Austin, he and his Texas team took a different approach. Instead of trying to “turn eyes heavenward,” his team worked to remind their church that God was with them in their grief and struggle.

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