I sent in my absentee ballot a couple of weeks ago. it’s amazing how much the American election has captivated the attention of the world. The first question my Albanian friends and neighbors have asked me lately is, “who is going to win?” and quickly followed by, “Who do you like?”.
As a one-time aspiring politician (granted I was in high school), I have long believed in the privilege and responsibility to vote. When I think of my Albanian friends who have only had this privilege for the last 16 years, it makes me appreciate this even more today…
However, I’ve also long believed that the government cannot change hearts. Therefore, it is limited in what it can accomplish. No laws or economic policies or health care initiatives can provide the “audacity of hope” that God alone can provide! This is why when I became a Christian, my political aspirations began to die a slow death and my loyalties moved to a much wiser authority! As I’ve gotten older, I find myself believing more in more in the power of the church and less in less in the power of the government or it’s leaders.
No matter who you vote for tomorrow, remember these words by the author of Jesus for President,
“WHAT IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN HOW WE VOTE ON NOV.4 IS HOW WE LIVE ON NOV. 3 AND NOV. 5. WE VOTE EVERYDAY WITH OUR FEET, OUR HANDS, OUR LIPS, AND OUR WALLETS…ULTIMATE CHANGE DOES NOT JUST HAPPEN ONE DAY EVERY FOUR YEARS.” –SHANE CLAIBORNE
AMEN!
so good.
thanks Roberto!
I agree with you 100%. Goverment can not change hearts. But they can kill dreasm and make life more difficult. Ultimately, if this is what it takes to usher in the end times…so be it.
great post
(i am a bit confused by the guys post above me)
Robert, you were always so good with your words. The Audacity of Hope is a great book. Have you read it? Drop me aline sometime.