For Whom Would Jesus Vote?

St. Francis of Assisi said, "Preach the gospel at all times and use words if necessary." If Christians do not speak out (live out), could Christ be silenced?

Edit: this was actually posted by Noel...

If, as Billy Graham said, a believer's checkbook is a theological document, then so is a ballot. It reflects what a voter believes is important - or, at a minimum, what he or she will tolerate - from the people who will govern us.

If we've done our homework on the candidates and issues, we'll recognize that there are few clear-cut choices available to us; not many candidates perfectly reflect biblical beliefs and convictions. What, then, are the values that should dominate our decisions as we vote? Or, put another way - for a Christian with an eternal perspective, what temporal decisions are most in harmony with God's will?

Election Day is your chance to make your voice heard about the kind of nation we’ll have for future generations. Already, enemies of faith and freedom are mobilizing their followers, hoping to have things their way. Your vote is your voice. If you stay home, your views and your values won’t be reflected in the people and the policies that govern us. Plan now to vote on Election Day – Nov. 4. No matter what it takes, make your values known at the polls this fall. Now more than ever, your vote really matters!

Your VOTE is your VOICE.

I voted and feel good. As I prayed, the thoughts and comments came to me one by one and I was left with "vote your beliefs." So how do I do that when it seems both major parties hold issues that do not match my beliefs as dictated by God's Word? Another thought surfaced, vote individuals, not parties. Of those with an interest in serving our country and our God I was able to come up with the possibility of two, Mike Huckabee and Sarah Palin. The peace that flooded me with that revelation was enough for me. Why do we insist that there are only two choices? Read Joshua 24. Choose this day who you will serve. With the limited information given on personal views and personal lifestyles, I chose those I thought were the closest match to the scripture guidelines. I don't usually, in fact this is a first, reveal how I vote. But the Christian cannot be silent any longer. Not in the sense of shoving my views down anyone's throat, but in the sense that I would that all search the scripture, pray and earnestly seek God for His lead in every aspect of our life.

We are his 'catalog,' we present to the world around us images of what they need from the Lord. You don't know what you need sometimes until you see it and find it missing from your own life.

We have more than just two choices today, choose God.

I love that thought from Gracie Hill: "We have more than just two choices today, choose God." That is great counsel.

November 5th will be here tomorrow with a new president of the United States of America. No matter the man selected, our God will still be Jehovah. What comfort that brings to my soul.