I found this make your own poster and thought that it would be a good picture for this post..
So this weekend at the Stirring we are going to be talking about the political elephant.. This topic is really hard for me.. I have never really been into politics, like at all. When it comes to what is going on in and around the White House I have no clue what to talk about. I have never really been involved in intelligent conversations about this either.. When it comes down to it, I really don't want to know anything. I think that we get into too many arguments about things that don't really mater, and to me politics is just one more of those in my life.
I know that there are really passionate people out there that really are on top of things and have really intelligent things to say about the issues, but I just can't get excited about politics.. I love to talk about what God is doing in people's lives, and in my own.. I love to talk about what is going on it the world as well, but i just can't speak intellectually about political issues.
I say all this, not just to start up a conversation, but to let you know that just because I am not going to vote doesn't mean that I will not support whoever is elected. I, by giving up my right to choose, am giving up my right to be angry..
I have always been a huge advocate for praying for our leaders, and people in power.. I know that it must be really hard to be in their position [constantly under the microscope]. Also, they may make mistakes, but they are still human like you and I, and will not be perfect [no matter what we think].. This can be applied to our pastors, teachers, and principals as well.
So as you head to the voting poles please keep in mind, no matter what happens, that the person that you don't like could be elected and think about how you will respond when that happens.. Will you be like the rest of the world and complain and argue [kill] that person, or will you respect, support and pray for that person..
Poll: Who is/isn't voting, why?
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Voting..
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I'm voting. Don't know why, it will probably be decided before it gets to California anyways. But I'd like to think that my values will be represented by my vote, and politicians will hold their end of the bargain.
I am voting...the first time I registered to vote was when kerry and bush were running. I did not want to see kerry get voted in. No matter who gets elected I think the time ahead is a scary one.
We already voted. I have never been one for politics either. There is so much false information out there that I don't really know who or what to believe.
I really get a little(okay alot) angry when I hear people bashing the president. Do they know what happens in the white house? No. Do they know all the hoops that the president has to go through in order to get things done? No. Less crap talking and more prayer people!
I prayed over our ballots before mailing them out that God's will be done in this election. I reminded myself that God can work great good through not so good people, so whatever happens I am trusting in Him.
Last night, I emceed a fundraiser. It was a beauty paegent for high school boys who were dressed like women. It was a lot like the election. We took a look at the candidates, saw what they had to offer, and voted for the one that scared us the least.
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