I Voted. I’m Glad I Did.
I did it! I voted in the Early Voting polls. I am also working in the polls. I have been blown away by the turnout of voters. I knew there would be a flurry of voters coming through our doors, but I didn’t imagine the numbers would be so great!
By the way, Texans, you can early vote right through to November 1st for early voting. Tuesday, November 5th is the official Election Day. The crowds are massive so I encourage you to vote before the 5th — which will be even greater crowds. I am so pleased to see the happy faces of so many voting early.
I haven’t witnessed any grumpiness of voters because of the long lines. AND, the joy of first time voters who seem to be so proud that they can vote in this pivotal election, AND, the mamas with their babies wanting the “Future Voter” stickers ffor them to wear!
I’ve met some really fine people and none of whom were discussing their political persuasions. They are all pleased with the opportunity to vote on a beautiful, sunshine-filled, cool Fall day. At least we were all united and in agreement on that!
I am so proud to do my civic duty and exercise my right to vote. I truly believe I am making a difference! Really? How can my one little vote make a difference in the grand scheme of things?
Actually, voting can be a hassle. It takes time to register, learn about the candidates’ views, understand the propositions, and stand in a long line, knowing all the while that the chances my individual vote will make a difference among the thousands or millions cast are pretty much zero. So, why even bother?
I bother because my morals and values are so closely tied to my Christian faith and what God’s Word says. How can we not vote when there are such critical issues of life and death and of God’s Word taken seriously or not?
Voting confirms my commitment to stand-up for those morals and values and in so doing I get to choose who aligns or comes the closest with those beliefs. If I don’t vote I shouldn’t complain or whine about anything that’s going on in our country.
The fact is, I have my own opinions but I rarely voice them publicly. I choose to live “above the fray” by recalling my Mama’s favorite quote “If you can’t say something nice, say nothing at all!” Aligning myself with particular political figures has been a private matter for me, especially on social media.
I am a professing Christian so my primary voting guide is the Bible. I do my best not to be driven by the media, politics, or personalities, but I carefully weigh out the “heart of the matter”.
I’m ready for this election to be over. It would be wonderful if the election meant an end to the rancor and tackiness. No question, there is deep down angst about the result. When we wake up November 6th, post-election, what will we see?
I have a prediction. I know exactly what November 6th will bring. Another day of God’s perfect sovereignty. He will still be in charge. His throne will still be occupied. He will still manage the affairs of the world.
Never EVER has God’s providence depended on a king, president, senator or ruler. “The LORD can control a king’s mind as He controls a river; He can direct it as He pleases” (Proverbs 21:1).
No matter what happens on November 5th, remember God’s words of encouragement. “Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, Surely, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10