Dare I post this? I want to start off by saying that I think it's important to be informed, important to pray, important to vote, and important to pray some more.
Every time elections roll around, I get so frustrated. First, I hate the assumption that Christian=Republican. I have watched both parties' conventions and the debates, and I have NO INTENTION WHATSOEVER of voting for McCain. I think he'd be a bad choice to run the country. I was frustrated by his answer for every single debate question: "Obama's plan will destroy our country. He's bad, I'm good, vote for me." McCain repeatedly claimed that Obama said the exact opposite of what I'd just heard Obama say. But rarely did McCain give any details of his own plans and positions. I've seen repeatedly that his position on any issue is whatever he thinks will win him the most support. And he has the gall to claim Obama will say anything for power!
I also was highly offended by his choice of Sarah Palin. I heard this quote on the radio: He watched the Dem's convention and realized he had to pick a woman if he wanted to win. Does he really think I'm that stupid that I'll base my decision on who picked a woman? She seems like a great person, but she really isn't qualified to be President at this time.
So does that mean I'm voting for Obama? No way. I think Obama has a reasonable (not perfect) plan, and I agree with him on several issues. But I can't bring myself to vote for anyone who supports abortion.
What frustrates me most of all, though, is the panic I see in the Christian community about the prospect of the Democrats taking over. The Bible says no one can rise to power without God. So if God brings Obama to power, why should we be so upset? If God allows us to become a Socialist state, as some are claiming would happen with Obama, why should we be so upset? If our country changes so much that we are persecuted for our faith, isn't that exactly what Jesus said would happen? So why are we so upset? All of this has to happen sooner or later to bring about the end times. Shouldn't we be excited to see the Great Day of the Lord coming closer?
So be informed, pray, vote, pray some more. But please don't obsess about the results. It's all part of the Plan.
2 comments:
Well said, Jen. I've thought about entering the booth to exercise my right to vote, but then choose neither candidate. I too am disappointed in both choices. I feel we had a great opportunity to run an intelligent, important election this year, but it just turned into the typical political game playing. And now we're gearing up for the "voting fraud" debacle that will surely follow the election, no matter who wins. Thanks for the interesting post.
Wow, Jen, I just found your blog and am amazed you already have one starting school! You have a beautiful family!
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