I did my civic duty which I recognize is a privilege many lack, ones in different times across history and also currently in other nations…and yet, I’m pretty sad with the state of our here and now system and those who are on the ballot to represent the masses. What my one ballot can or can’t do is out of my hands, yet personally I have been conflicted with lending my voice (via vote) to anyone presented. We are most certainly on the “horns of a dilemma” as Julia Sugarbaker would say.

It’s also been the year of, “I’ll see your prophetic word, and raise you one.” Honestly, I just don’t think that honors the prophetic word, or the heart of the Lord which the prophetic represents. For me, this in particular, has been deeply discouraging. I have read and heard many voices, prophetic or otherwise lending credence to a “wrecking ball” mentality (and calling those opposed to such simply blind) which is a strong offering to say the least.

Another prophetic perspective from a trusted (national) voice who has shared in past days that “anytime you see women hated, oppressed, victimized or abused there’s an anti-Christ spirit at work” …it would seem that either way you lean, there are those pulled by these types of tendencies -> the hatred of women at the forefront. One through the vehicle of abortion on demand and the other degrading women continually and beyond measure. These tendencies matter.

Then there’s the platform. What do we align with along platform lines: voting for “what” not “who” so to speak. So we wrestle through these thoughts. And then we vote with conscience. Even if our conscience feels/seems still in the wrestle, we each have a voice to offer.

What has been toughest at times, is the judgment and voices of accusation against fellow believers, or fellow humans for that matter, across all spectrums of society. It’s been tough, grueling, and very sad. Yet, no matter what choice someone makes, let’s extend grace and not judgment. Let’s truly believe what we say we believe that God has this and He has us.

After Nov 8th, there’s Nov 9th, and that’s a fact. To quote Hamilton, “the sun comes up and the
world still spins.” And even after Inauguration Day 2017, there will be a sunrise and a sunset and we will have the opportunity to continue in the high calling to love, to be light, to offer hope and to believe for Jesus to be revealed within individuals, cities and nations. And to pray for whoever is representing the people of the USA…whether our “choice” or not.

“Let all you do be done in love”

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