Urban Thought Collective

You will know them by what they produce. People don’t pick grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles, do they? (Matthew 7:16)

100 days on the job and the nation has overwhelming given our President Obama a pretty decent grade and in some cases a higher then expected grade point averages. But how much value shall we place on this national grading? It took the Bush administration eight years to lead us into the economic mess that we’re currently facing; but Obama only gets 100 days to get us on the right track back to economic recovery?

And what about all the critics who challenged Obama’s message of Hope and Faith during his campaign run? It appears that these same critics are looking for miracles themselves; expecting that in 100 days Obama would “fix” the nation.

Instead of focusing on what he YET to do (he has at least the next 4 years on the job), let’s focus on a few things that he is doing and has accomplished…

1) In 100 days, President Obama has done more to mend international relationship tensions, than Bush ever did in eight years. This is evidenced by the sincere exchange of hand-shakes and human touch between him and other foreign leaders that his critics have attempted to judge poorly. Grade: A

2) In 100 days, President Obama has helped to instill optimism and hope in the American people; even in the midst of crisis and now the Swine Flu outbreak. Evidenced by the fact that the Dow and consumer spending are up. Grade: A

3) In 100 days, President Obama and Michelle have offered a refreshing perspective to life at the White House that invites the American people in, versus ostracizing the majority of the nation. Grade: A

4) In 100 days, President Obama has proven that he is a man of Patience and Prudence. Did you see how he handled the Somali Pirate situation? Without being bullied by the press or critics to speak-out aggressively on national TV; the professionals were able to come in, do their job, and we got our man back! That was the goal, wasn’t it?? I think some Obama critics may have forgotten that. Grade: A

5) In 100 days, President Obama has acted in the best interest of the country and not some special group that has lobbied for power and position. Grade: A

And, in 100 days, President Obama is redefining “Swagger.” Okay so maybe this isn’t the #1 issue, but you have to admit the brotha has swagger!! Every picture is impeccable, his walk is smooth and his demeanor is cool.

The bible records that we will know a tree by the fruit that it bears/produces. President Obama is producing the fruit of a true presidential leader and champion.

Najuma Smith is a preacher, world traveler, writer, and proud parent. She currently serves as the full-time Sr. Pastor of St. James AME Church in Los Angeles. Unapologetically saved and full of purpose, she enjoys sharing words of encouragement with anyone who will listen, bringing a fresh look at life in light of the Word of God. Her collection of motivations and observations are exclusive to Urban Thought Collective. Visit her at www.myspace.com/revjuju.