I'm not really sure how to start this post, how to word this post or if I should even write this post. I don't claim to be the most informed or the most "correct", and I'm sure to some, I may even come off a little opinionated at times. (Shocker, I know)
For starters, I did vote, and I lost. I was disappointed and I did pray for our country (as I have no matter who is in office) I will not pretend to agree with our current administration, nor with some of the moral values they represent. I will continue to stand up for my morals and beliefs. With that being said, I have prayed for BOTH Barack Obama and Mitt Romney for a long time. I respect the office of the President and will continue to. What bothers me with this election is how ruthless and degrading people can be. My issue really has nothing to do with who won the election (although I am admittedly not excited about it), but how Christians can be so worked up about an election and not even raise a finger to help or minister in their own community. Forget the "unwholesome talk" flying around. Why are we not near as passionate about being a Christian as we are about being an American? I don't know about you, but I'm a Christian first and an American second. If you don't like our president, fine. If you are a christian, Does that change the fact that you are called to act as Jesus would and strive to bring others to Christ? If you do like our president, fine. Does that change the fact that you are called to act as Jesus would and strive to bring others to Christ?
Why are we not as passionate about evangelizing, reading the Bible, encouraging, praying....etc? Its funny to me that people are quick to give an opinion, prove someone wrong or promote a political agenda, but many of those same people are the last to sign up for the church ______(fill in the blank) if even at all, visit the poor widow, or even attend bible class. No matter who the president is, we still have the power to evangelize, minister, pray etc. Of course it isn't "easy" to be a Christian in todays time, but He never said that it would be. The president (whoever it may be or is) can not take my Christianity or my God away from me. Therefore, I am called to live according to His purpose. And haven't we already "won?"
Bottom line, America is full of what I call "back burner" Christians. And until we start putting Christ first and showing His love, things won't change. Not just politically but spiritually. Calling people "ignorant" or "idiots" and telling people to "suck it up" or "tuck your tail between your legs" is not the attitude we are called to have.
What may be more disappointing than any political race are the amount of lack luster Christians today.
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