Depression and Hope

So I have spent most of the day in a funk. Both the ban on gay marriage/civil unions and the death penalty referrendum passed. The only thing that makes me feel a little bit better is that they didn't pass in my county. I'm pretty sure that the death penalty will not be made law as our new governor has promised not to do that, but the gay marriage/civil union ban is now in our constitution and that sickens me to think that we are limiting people's rightsjust because they either cannot get married or choose not to. (See sermon on marriage below.)

I am a bit hopeful that the country spoke loud and clear about who they wanted in leadership and what issues were important to them. I'm also hopeful after having lunch with some of the students here and seeing what the present and future leaders of our country have to offer. I'm trying to let the hope outweigh the depression, but I'm not sure that I'm being that successful. I'm praying lots and asking for God's guidance on next steps.