November 3, 2008

  • VOTE!

    I haven't discussed this presidential election on my blog for a few reasons:

    1.  I think for a Christian the choice is obvious.  If it is not, get into your Bible and read.
    2.  I think it is a very personal decision that you should make on your own, through prayer, Bible reading and reading information from trusted sources, not from random blogs.

    But I wanted to get on here and say this:

    No matter who you plan to vote for, VOTE!     

    We are so privileged in this country to have the opportunity to choose our own leaders.  Everyone has an equal say in who will lead our country.  We must, especially as Christians, vote our conscience.  I believe it is a matter of stewardship.

    Isaiah 41:10
    Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I
    will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee
    with the right hand of my righteousness.

    Although it is looking as though my choice for president will not be elected, I am perfectly at peace about this election.  I am not afraid.  I do not fear.  Why?

    My God is Sovereign!

    No matter what happens, I can rest in the fact that my God is in control.  My God has already chosen the next president.  It may not be our choice, and we may not understand why, but we must trust that God is all-powerful and all-knowing.  No matter who is president, my God is still on His throne.

    So, other than vote, what can we do?

    Pray!!!

    Our country needs prayer, especially right now.  The godly people of this country need to be down on our knees praying for God's mercy and protection.  Let's make tomorrow a day of prayer for our country and our leaders.

    What kind of
    difference could we make if we devoted a day to prayer for America?

    Will you join me?

Comments (10)

  • This is GOOD!  I mailed in my ballot last week.  Our church family is praying around the clock for the election.  No matter who wins, our country certainly needs the prayer, huh?

    Thanks for the reminder!
    Alesha

  • Great post...I totally agree with you. 

  • Yes, I'll be praying for sure.  I already have been.  It will be interesting to see what develops from this election.  (to say the least!) 

  • I'm in!!  :)

  • You know I'll be voting!  I loved how Pastor said yesterday he was totally at peace, too...God is in control, no matter who wins.  We can rest assured in that.

  • Every time I get that panic in the pit of my stomach (and it is quite often) I keep telling myself. This is no surprise to God he knows all, sees all, and has everything under control.  I will be praying hard. Great post.

  • YES!  Thanks for posting this!

  • God most certainly is sovereign. I agree with you 100% on that point. But I must say that I don't agree with the fact that it should be obvious who you're voting for just because you're a Christian.

  • Well said Cathi!  I got my "I voted" sticker!

  • Well said, and I wholeheartedly agree! I did vote ... and I 'voted the Bible'!! Great post, Cathi! Wish I had read it the day before the election, though ... I would have linked it on my site if I had posted! I must say that I was, and have been, praying ... now more than ever, we need to pray, to seek His face, to desire His will for our lives, and for this country! Thanks so much for coming by ... and for reading all of my update, and thanks for sharing your heart here on voting! You have a blessed Thursday! <><

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