And I respect differing opinions. Debate and reasoning is good. Proverbs tells us "iron sharpens iron." While political dialog can be painful, it sharpens all of us.
Cotton doesn't sharpen cotton. Cloth doesn't sharpen iron. Sharpness comes from learning, listening and debating, hard ideas against hard ideas make us strong and sharp. Speaking the truth in love.
So, I'm a bit vocal this election because I'm extremely concerned about the direction of our country.
I don't want to watch the death of the American constitution in my life time, but fear I am. And I admit it. I'm a patriot. I love my country.
My concern about this election is the very extreme liberal values and socialist ideas of Obama. I am concerned about his social and political associations. I am concerned about his upbringing and education.
I'm concerned he says, "I will not waver on Choice." Meaning, he will not do anything to restrict the murder of the unborn. In fact, at a Planned Parenthood banquet, he stated his first act as president will be to sign the Freedom Of Choice Act.
Many claim not to be a "single issue" voter. I can respect that - we all have our passions. But if you are pro-life leaning at all, or even pro-choice with restrictions, HEAR what Obama pledge Planned Parenthood. "First thing..." Apparently, abortion is a single and important issue with many, including the Democratic presidential candidate.
Obama has said he wants to redistribute wealth. Are you struggling financially? Are you pursing your own dreams? Starting a business, wanting to pursue art or writing?Where will the money come from if not our economy? If not from people with money wanting to spend it on your product?
The poor don't create job. Do you think the gov't in all its corruption is going to help you open a new business and succeed? Write and sell books? Become the next Picasso?
Being equal in this country does not mean we all earn the same paycheck, own the same number of houses and drive the same type of cars.
It means every one has a chance to make it! Work hard, go to school, learn. Education is available, jobs for hard workers are available. There are no social or legal restrictions that keep a person locked in a class/cast system.
Unless you choose to think the gov't is the answer to your problems. Then you imprison yourself.
Obama wants to be our "sugar daddy." A man we don't really know, have no relationship with, who more than likely has his own dreams and goals ahead of ours. For a communist government to work, there can be NO selfishness, no man or woman wanting power or glory or fame.
What an impossible feat for the weak human heart with out God, without the love of Jesus. Even then, our flesh will strive.
I'm vocal this election mostly because it feels different to my spirit. It's not just a Bill Clinton verses George H. Bush. It's not Al Gore or John Kerry against W.
It's not the Dems verses the GOP. It's more than that, I feel it. Winds of change blowing that make me feel uneasy, unsafe.
I guess that's it. I no longer feel safe in my country.
If you are undecided or ambivalent, please, go to God in prayer and ask for revelation. Isaiah 46 God says, "I've not spoken in secret."
Vote how He directs you, but do not be ambivalent. This election signifies a drastic change in our culture and who we are and who we claim to be.
If God is decreeing now is the time for change for His purposes, then so be it. I pledge my allegiance to the Lamb.
At the end of it all, my hope is in the Lord. I've seen what man can do, I want to see what God is and will do!
I have exactly the same concerns, Rachel, and the scary thing is, it's really beginning to look as if he may win this election.
ReplyDeleteI can't remember the last time a presidential election scared me like this.
Rachel - this is one of the best posts I've seen on the election thus far. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI too am sick about the election. Every evening, watching the news, I end up crying. Praying for the Lord to give people wisdom and discernment, praying for God to open eyes and ears to see and hear the deception going on. Our country, as we now know it, will indeed be lost if Obama is elected, and it frightens me.
I'm saddened to hear people say that for the first time in their lives, they are afraid to put out campaign signs for fear of retaliation. I'm saddened to hear people say they are afraid of rioting should Obama lose. What have we come to in this country?
I've heard numerous people talk about moving out of the country, and for the first time ever, I've even considered it. But my family - and possibly future grandchildren - are here, so I can't leave.
It sickens and saddens me that we've gotten to this point - sometimes I just want to shake some sense into people! :-)
We'll continue to pray, and yes, most defininitely, pledge our allegiance to the Lamb.
Bless you, woman.
God is in control! History is His Story! He has a plan. I know, it's difficult for us - but He will see us through!
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