Thoughts on Electing Our Next President

for those who consider themselves followers of Jesus

 

Think about who represents your understanding of Biblical values.

• This insists that you take your cues from the Bible more than from Fox News or CNN.

Keep perspective

• The Gospel is the hope for this world, not a political party. Always remember that above our political affiliation we belong to a political system whose origin is heaven and whose destiny is earth (John 18:36) and whose message should inform how we vote.   

Listen to opposing views and not for the purpose of bolstering your own.

• Here’s my working theory: I don’t own Jesus and I haven’t figured him out. If he upset his disciples than, he will also upset me. This should lead me toward humility and open mind to learn from those on the other side who might just have a perspective that I don’t. This will help you remain open to what Jesus might say.

Pray for guidance.

• When we pray the “Our Father”, we are joining with the prayer of saints over the millennia for God to finally rule over the earth and do so with the faith that it is happening and will continue to happen.
• We can walk into the voting booth with a measure of faith that God is working to bring about his kingdom on the earth and thus will guide us as we vote.

If you are undecided, don’t let it stop you.

• Do your homework but then go with your best guess trusting that God will guide you.

Pray blessings on both candidates even after the election.

• The Bible is so very clear on this one. Don’t disrespect, mock, ridicule them. Pray for them and pray that they would be blessed Titus 3.

And for Jesus’ sake love, no,  really love one another.

• In gentleness and humility, love those who think differently. We are the body of Jesus and therefore we need one another