Today Americans will head to the polls to choose leaders at every level of government. If you are registered to vote, please head out today and cast your ballot. Christians should vote. Christians need to vote. Why would a Christian vote? Christians should vote as an expression of their values and in response to the Holy Spirit.

Christian involvement in voting and politics gets a lot of press–good and bad. Should a Christian be involved in politics? Yes!  How should Christians be involved in politics? That’s a longer post! As Christians, we bear the same citizenship in the US as non-Christians. However, we have within us a set of values and beliefs that are known to change the world for the better. So when you, as a Christian, cast your ballot, you do so not only as an American, but as a follower of Christ and an adherent to His teachings. 

With uncertainty about the future and frustration about the present, today is an important day to vote for the type of leadership that you want to see in our country. I can’t tell you who to vote for today. But please keep these encouragements in mind as you head to the polls…

1. Vote based on your prayer life.
As you have prayed about the direction of the country, who is God leading you to support? It may or may not be the person or party you have supported before. Don’t be afraid to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit.

2. Vote ALL of your values.
You read this blog because of your commitment to social justice, and the command of Jesus to care for the least of these. Take those values with you into the voting booth. They can and should influence the leaders you select.

3. Respect the outcome as God’s sovereign work in the world.
Paul describes our relationship to our leaders in Romans 13. Whatever the outcome, know that God has ordained this next session of the U.S. Congress to lead our country. Whether your candidate wins or loses, God is in the details of these decisions.

As you keep these in mind, make sure you get out and vote. Where you are registered in Texas or Massachusetts…your vote counts…so go out and make a difference today.

Where do I vote?
If you don’t know where to vote, Google can help you. Just search “Where do I vote,” and the helpful people at Google will help you locate your polling place.