Monday, November 3, 2008

Political Plug

I'm not one to throw politics in ones face. I'm passionate about our country in my own little way, but expect everyone else to be adult enough to come up with their own decision and views about our country's future just as I have. It's a freedom that I take very seriously.

I heard someone say once that "it isn't our duty to choose our future leaders. It is our duty to be faithful to the Lord and His truths, voting solely on what we believe His truths and passions are for His people." What a sobering, yet freeing, thought to know that this decision isn't mine. The future of our country rests in our Lord's hands no matter what direction it goes in. Our future leader is already ordained for our nation; the Lord already knows where we are going.

So, why do we vote? First, the beauty of living in a country as we do, is that we have the freedom to speak up and give our opinions. We have a say in how our country is operating, with the freedom to present concerns and bring about changes. Because we are a unique country in this way, we must take advantage of the freedoms we are allowed, knowing that there are many across this world who are not as privileged as we are. Second, it is our chance to be faithful to the Lord and the ways He is leading us to govern our own lives.

  • Life is sacred to our Lord - stand up and protect those who can not protect themselves! Choose a leader who will fight alongside you in this effort.

  • Marriage is a perfect institution designed by our Lord - fight for your family and the holy commitment called marriage

  • America is full of freedoms allowing one to be their own person and make decisions pertaining to their individual family. Choose someone who will allow you to make these decision and not allow the government to creep into every area of your life and decisions.

So, Vote! Stand up for this country...but most of all, be faithful to the Lord and stand up for His causes.


3 comments:

theatienza6 said...

AMEN!!!! I am a friend of Shelly Kimball and she directed me to your blog. Anyway, you could not be more correct with this post and how we need to exacute the freedoms we have fought so dearly for.
Shelly and I are leading the Jr. High AWANA club and just studied about King Josiah in 2 Kings 23:1-7 and how he completly reformed Israel and only had people around him that believed in our God and followed Him completly. What a way to lead a country.
Now if only we could get on board with Josiah's way of leading!

Stephanie said...

Wonderful!! I voted early as well. I hope everyone exercises their right to vote as well. It's too close not to vote!

Jenni Lynn said...

Very well said Erin. I love your positive outlook and reminder that God is in control.