Election Day

Well, I guess TECHNICALLY it's wednesday, but I haven't gone to sleep yet so it's still Tuesday . . .

America voted today.

It would appear we have a new president.

I am disappointed.

I don't love the guy we have right now, and I don't love either guy who was running to replace him.

My policy, though, is to vote for the lesser of many evils.

Perhaps "evil" is the wrong word.

Let's call it instead . . . the path of least destruction.

And, unfortunately, the beliefs and policies of the elected candidate foreshadow more destruction than those of his opponent, which weren't extremely great either.

It's kind of depressing to think about.

So I won't.

Politics is important, but it can't be all consuming to the average person. Work hard, do your research, be honest, cast your vote, and pray for your country. That's all you have to do, and if I go beyond this I only get stressed out and cynical.

Sorry for bringing up politics. I know it makes people uncomfortable and start arguing about hot topics and trivialities. Also, just because I don't respect the elected candidate as someone I want running my country doesn't mean that I am angry at anyone who voted for him. There are many people I love who have different political opinions than mine. There are important reasons why I vote the way I do, though. Maybe I will talk about this another time . . . but probably not.

Regardless of feelings or opinions, we have a new president. I was reminded tonight that it is important to pray for those in leadership positions over us, even if we don't agree with them. Perhaps "please bless all they do" is not an appropriate prayer . . . but "please teach them Your ways and give them wisdom" is.


Whatever happens, God is still bigger.


"Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether to a king as the one in authority, or to governors as sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and the praise of those who do right. For such is the will of God that by doing right you may silence the ignorance of foolish men. Act as free men, and do not use your freedom as a covering for evil, but use it as bondslaves of God. Honor all people, love the brotherhood, fear God, honor the king." - 1 Peter 2:13-17