politically impolite

I have to say that I am appalled at the behavior of some of the people I run into. I mean, does my political affiliation really define who I am as a person? Should you pass judgements on a person or his/her character based on the man/woman they're voting for? It's ridiculous really. I mean, we cannot judge the motives for why they believe what they do or why they're voting the way they're voting, no matter how much we may disagree.

I can't tell you how often I overhear people discussing who they're voting for, why, and why anyone who isn't is stupid, uneducated, nuts, somehow less of a human being than they themselves are, because, of course, they are right in their choice and vision for this country....you're not! I know I can be guilty of this same mentality at times and I have to wonder why? Why have the politicians, the media and whacko nutjobs on both sides of the spectrum pit us against one another? When did we become a country divided? Aren't we all Americans who want what's best for ourselves, the world around us and the next generation? maybe we have different ideas as to how that should come about, that's what elections are for. But you cast your vote in the booth and you wake up the next day and you continue living and striving together for the best for everyone! Our hope is so misplaced!

GOT HOPE? Yeah, it's in Jesus Christ, not Barak Obama (or McCain/Palin)

God is the author of all things and no matter who is elected president of the USA on Nov. 4th, He placed them there and He has a plan to use them to bring about His Will.

That doesn't mean we shouldn't do our best to vote for and encourage others to vote for the man/woman whose ideals most match up with HIS! It's our duty, our right, our privilege, our responsibility to do so, but not by ripping apart the other guy. We are called to love and pray for our enemies as well as our friends/family. Are we honoring God when we spew negative words about any candidate, the media, or our neighbor?

God help me and help us all to trust you this election season and to lift both candidates up in prayer. Help me to guard my tongue and to remember that each of these men was made in your image and that alone should cause me to stop and think before I speak! May your man get into office Nov. 4th and may your Will be done, not mine! Give me grace and wisdom when I cast my vote and peace that You control the outcome.

Again, put not your trust in princes (or presidents) but in the One who created them.

AMEN!?