A Privilege & Responsibility!

I have come to believe little of what I read in news reports, regardless of where they originate. It seems nearly impossible to get the news without a commentary attached to it; everyone attempts to slant every story to their point of view. However, I did recently read that in the last presidential election, 40% of believers in the United States did not vote. Could that be true? 40%! Am I so naïve that I understand voting, in every election, as both a privilege and responsibility? I will tell you I do not believe the right party or person will ever solve our problems…if conscientious leaders are to ever revive morality; we need to introduce people to Jesus Christ. Having said that, I also believe we must participate in society to the fullest in order to point people to the Savior. Remember Jesus said of us that we are not of this world, yet we remain in this world for a purpose (John 17). Knowing all this, I invite you to join me on Monday, November 3, as a day of prayer and fasting, not only for the pending election…that is certainly reason enough to be in prayer...but also for the believers in our country; that they will seriously engage the political process, as imperfect as it is, if for no other reason to proclaim our witness to a lost and hurting country.