One Week from Today!
Monday, October 21st, 2024!! One week from today begins early voting. Carl and I are stoked to be serving as election clerks again. It’s a big deal to serve our country in a major right and privilege.
AND it’s a big deal because it serves as a sweet spot for us. It’s where we met two years ago. As we prepare, there’s one thing I know for sure—it’s time for us all to muster up, use our voices, and finish 2024 strong.
I’m not giving political commentary or insider analysis here. But, I am encouraging us to vote for the platform that aligns closest to God’s Word. People are flawed. They have been flawed since the beginning of time. God used flawed people — kings, disciples, and leaders throughout His Word. God’s Word provides spiritual encouragement, something we’re all in desperate need of these days.
Let’s be real. This year has been exhausting. The headlines, the tension, the divisions—it feels like every day there’s something new to weigh on our hearts. And with November 5th looming, it’s hard not to get caught up in the noise of it all. The ‘He said, She said’ debates, the endless chatter—sometimes it’s too much. You might even be asking, “Where’s the hope?”
Here’s the good news: hope is just four words away—”Lift up your eyes.”
When everything around us feels uncertain, we lift our eyes to the One who is unshakable. When confusion and chaos try to steal our peace, we look to the Lord, the Rock who never changes. The One who reigns over all creation is still on His throne. He’s not moved by political sound bites or the latest crisis. He is perfect light, without a shadow of darkness.
Psalm 121:1-2 reminds us, “I lift up my eyes to the hills—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.”
In the midst of the craziness of this world, let’s lift our eyes and worship the One who loves us. May our hearts be lifted, our strength renewed. And instead of seeking an escape, let’s find our calling in serving and loving others right where we are.
So, let’s take a deep breath and look up. There’s hope waiting for you AND me, and while breathing deeply, go VOTE! Every vote counts! Yours matters! God bless America!