Obama or McCain? Palin or Biden?
I, as many in our nation, have been glued to the t.v. screen during the Democratic and now Republican conventions. I find it extremely fascinating to hear each candidate and those that have been chosen to speak on their behalf. Both sides are making some BIG promises and the rhetoric with which they speak sounds very appealing. But my question is this: How much of what they are promising will actually get accomplished? There is no doubt that I believe both men are sincere and have certain passionate beliefs concerning how our nation should be dealt with, but how much of what they are saying and describing and promising in their campaign speeches will actually turn into legislation and how much will be turned into policy?
I guess only time will tell, but if you ask me I don’t place my trust in either one of these candidates. I certainly have my preference in who I would like to see come out on top in the November election. But my hopes for my future and for the future of my children does not rest on whether my preferred candidate wins or looses. My hope for the future rests solely in my God. It is my firm belief that God holds all things in His hands and whether the McCain/Palin ticket or the Obama/Biden ticket ends up being the winning ticket, God is ultimately still in control. As Christians, it is our duty to pray that God’s will be done and when our next president is elected, it is our duty to uphold him and sustain him in prayer.
I hope as Christians we vote and allow our voice to be heard. But even more than that, I pray that as Christians we are in prayer and seeking the face of God for the direction of our nation.
Let me know your thoughts on the candidates and on our Christian duty as citizens!
MONICA said,
September 6, 2008 at 1:27 pm
Very well said!!!!! I have also chosen whom I will vote for but the main thing I stress to young people is they need to make their voice heard. I feel you have no right to complain or praise what is going on in our country if you do not vote. We are the next generation to run the country and not enough young people are making their voices heard. I am not Anti either party its a personal choice. Like you said God already knows who is going to win this election like the Bible states he knew us from the time we were created. We need to get out there and vote so the next generation and our grandchildren will have a wonderful world to live in and be able to continue enjoying the freedom we have as Americans. I will continue praying for the candidates as I know you will be as well.