And Now We Vote

Another election day has come reminding all Americans how blessed we are to live in a republic where our voices can be heard. While the system has many flaws it can still function the way our Founding Fathers envisioned. I will go to the polls today and cast my vote. Some of my decisions are clear and many of the votes I cast will be for people for whom I know nothing about. (My failure to learn more). I guess my thoughts and prayers are for the vital positions in our state and federal governments.

It is not only my duty but my privilege to vote today. I am very proud to be an American and I thank God for allowing me to be born in this country. Having said that I also want to say how convicted I am for not being a better "manager" of God's resources that He has entrusted to me. After being in the poor villages of Romania again I have a fresh perspective on how much we have in comparison to so many in the world. I just wish every Christian living in America's luxuries could go and experience the love and generosity of people who have nothing (when compared to what we have).

In the past year or two much has been said about President Obama's statement that America is not a Christian nation. So many Christ-Followers are offended by this statement but, I am sad to say, he is right. We are not a Christian nation! A nation could only be classified as "Christian" if it was Christ-like. Or, at best, we could only claim Christian status if our government unashamedly made significant decisions based on Christian principles, after spending time in prayer to request God's help in making these decisions. We all know that this is NOT happening! (And never will)

The greater burden for me is not that my country is NOT CHRISTIAN; but, my burden is how UnChristian the Church can be. What would happen if all churches who profess Jesus as Lord and Savior were operating in this world strictly by 'Christian Standards?' In response to this question one author stated -- "The world would be standing at the doors of our church buildings begging to access the Love of Christ they have witnessed in us." Something to think about!