Tuesday, November 2, is the date of the general election, and we all need to cast our ballots. I am not promoting any candidate or political party through this blog, but I am promoting the need for citizens to express their right and privilege of voting. The correct chronology appears to me to be: pray, vote, pray.
Pray: pray concerning the election and who God would have you cast your ballot. It really doesn't matter who the polls say will win or who others encourage you to vote for. Take your lead from above.
Vote: go to your voting precinct and exercise your duty as a citizen.
Pray: pray for those who are elected.
"I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior." 1 Timothy 2:1-3
Christians are citizens of earth and citizens of heaven and have responsibilities toward both. "Give unto Caesar what is Caesar's. Give unto God what belongs to God." A prayerful vote and a prayerful follow-up to an election is an exceptional way of giving to both Caesar and God.
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