Vote, Vote, Vote

I don't know about you, but I am ready for this election to be done! Don't get me wrong -- I love my right to vote and have exercised it in every election since I was 18 (including two presidential elections!). I have a minor in political science. I actually enjoy looking up and listening to candidates to see who I agree with and who I don't. I don't pretend to know everything about every candidate, and I shy away from publishing my voting choices unless someone asks because I think we need to make our own decisions. That said, I am over the hate, the negativity, the lying, and the ignorance of so many -- candidates, voters, and non-voters included.

I hope that whoever it is, we have a clear winner tonight so that this madness does not drag out for much longer. Sadly, I'm sure even if we do have a clear winner, there will be much complaining either way. Let us keep in mind that whoever wins, was meant to win for a reason, and although America's votes may have put him there, someone much greater than us made the ultimate decision. America needs our prayer just as much (or more) as those who assume the role of public office at every level.

And if you think your vote doesn't matter as to who will win the Presidential election (let's be clear, I live in Arkansas, not a swing state), your vote DOES matter for your local elections and that is where you can start a real change! So please do not walk into that polling station without any idea as to who is running at the local and state levels.

Okay, that's my rant. Happy Election day, people! :)

"I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—  for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness."
1 Timonthy 2:1-2