First, I voted.
Second, I think if you ought to vote (after you study the issues, think, and pray.)
Third, I think there are are things more important than voting. I am not convinced that my individual vote today or even the collection of all of the votes cast today will make great impact in the world. Oh sure, there are things relatively important decided by elections and we should do our best to think and vote well.
On this day though, we must make clear that our hope as God’s people does not rest on the outcome of a civil election. Our faith is not in a candidate, party, or even ultimately a county. No our faith is in Jesus and our hope is his returning to make all things new.
If you made sure you made it to vote today, but being in church is a sometimes I am there kind of thing, stop and reflect.
If you made it know wide and far your political affiliation (with buttons, stickers and banners all over), and yet no one in your neighborhood knows where you place your faith and have never seen Christ’s love in your actions, ponder your actions today.
If you gave generously to a candidate or political cause, but leave mostly pocket lint in the plate, you need to use today to consider your priorities.
I love our country. I am concerned about the direction it is headed. And so I voted. I got the sticker.
But I love the kingdom of God more. I am more concerned with the direction it leads me. And so I receive the gifts of God and pray. I got the sign on my heart and forehead.
Take they our freedom, country, or life, the kindgom ours remaineth.
Agree totally. Although in our primaries, the sheriff position came down to a tie. So every vote does count.