Thoughts on the news of the day: election day

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            It’s Election Day, so naturally that’s what’s in the news.  People who haven’t already early voted will be going to the polls today to choose the candidates they would like to have the opportunity to serve our communities, our states, and our country.  You may not think your vote matters much, but I personally know of one school bond election that was won on three or four votes. 

            So it’s about our right to choose.  Today we get to make choices about who will serve.  We can study the issues and make an informed decision, we can be swayed by personalities, or we could just flip a coin.   But no matter which way we vote, walking into the polls and casting a ballot is our choice.    

            As you make your choice, I would encourage you to bring one other factor into play. Pray.  Pray for the candidates and their families, pray for guidance to select the best person to put the needs of our great nation ahead of personal agendas.  Pray for the leadership already in place.  You and I may not be the best guides for each other in choosing candidates, but I feel certain, if you ask God for guidance, the right answer will come. 

            And while you are praying, you might want to shoot up a prayer of gratitude for our great country and the freedom we have to choose. 

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