Hurray!
The election is over for now. I grew so weary of the political ads. It seemed
that ninety five percent of them were negative and personally attacked an
opponent. We are told by political analysts that negative ads are more successful
than positive ads. I wish it were not so. Positive or negative I grew so tired
of these ads that on Wednesday week ago I felt I was released from prison. If you wanted
to watch any television offerings in the weeks leading up to Election Day, you
were compelled to also watch the ads. I am so glad the election is over for
this cycle.
I trust you exercised your right to
vote. Some say that if you didn’t bother
to vote you don’t have the right to complain. The truth is it doesn’t do any
good to complain. No matter what you think of the election’s results, those
elected are now in charge of our government and deserve our support and
prayers. Surveys indicate most citizens are frustrated with the government. The
best thing we can do is pray for our leaders, collectively and individually.
They need the Holy Spirit to direct them in their decisions. We need the Spirit
to protect us from unwise actions of those in power. And prayer is not a wasted
effort. We are told in James 5:16 “The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous
man avails much.” I believe that! As I
pray I know I have real input into the political process.
Grace
and peace.
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