I Vote for Jesus

Raise your hand if you are ready for election season to be over (both hands raised here!) I have never been into or followed politics and I am totally ok with that. Let's be clear. I do educate myself on the facts the best that I can and I do vote. You should vote too!

Not liking politics is not because I don't think they are important but more because it brings out the ugly in a lot of people. Social media is bombarded with people expressing their opinions, convincing people to vote or not vote for a particular candidate, and a whole lot of negativity. Debates are full of candidates making promises that they probably can't even keep. My thoughts keep going back to cheesy 90's sitcoms where a kid is running for class president and promises his fellow students no more homework, longer recess, and pizza for lunch everyday. Thankfully, it is easy to keep scrolling when my news feed is full of all of these things. Even with the limited time I have been spending on social media lately, it's hard to miss. One post I did come across recently really spoke to me though. I don't know this particular person but what he had to say regarding the election season is worth repeating.

"I will not post my political views on FB for several reasons but I will say:

None of the candidates are idiots. Stop calling them that.

One of them WILL be our next president.

It isn't beneficial to bash anyone, ever.

If you call yourself a Christian, cursing anyone's name is forbidden. Defaming people is forbidden.

Check yourself.

Use your words to lift up Jesus, not put someone else down.

Coarse language concerning candidates is childish. Grow up.

Pray for the candidates.

Don't forget that our country isn't saved by politics or politicians.

God is greater than any trial.

Honor God. Seriously.

It MATTERS what you say, how you say it and how you live."

YES!

Each candidate has pros and cons. Some definitely seem like better options that others. It's ok to have a favorite and to advocate for that person. It's also ok to be disappointed if your person doesn't win. What is not ok is to put all of your hope and faith in a person. No human out there has all the right answers. People are panicking, becoming hopeless for the future, and expressing fear and anxiety. Whoever becomes our next president will not save us. Our world will remain broken.

If some Christians used as much energy to share the love and truth of Jesus as they do bashing the political candidates....

I'll just leave that thought there.

At the end of the day, Jesus is Lord over all. That's right, ALL. He sits on the throne. He has the power to save. He is in control. My hope is in Him and Him alone. I will not fear my future because this is my temporary home.  I will pray for our potential worldly leaders. I pray that American makes the best choice, whoever that may be. I pray that we, as a country, can remember that we are one, no matter the outcome of this election or those to come. If the person you vote for doesn't win this election, pray for and respect the one who does. They are human, they will need it.

There is power in the name of Jesus.