"Yield to those leading you, and be submissive, for they watch for your souls,
as those who must give account, that they may do it with joy and not with grief;
for that is unprofitable for you."
(Heb 13:17)
I have watched many elections and by far this one was the most grueling, among other descriptors that my readers could come up with, I'm sure. There were many times when I thought to myself, "Could this really be the best caliber of people chosen to run for the most respected position of the United States?"
I struggled with this election. I struggled with who to vote for, whether Republican, Independent, Grass Roots, or Constitutional Party. I am certain that the struggle I've dealt with has not been one that I alone have dealt with.
I am not one who tries to post unedifying, unloving, posts either here or on social media and that will remain the same. Edifying and glorifying the Lord with my posts, whatever comes from my fingers or mouth should really be edifying regardless, instead of belittling, degrading, demeaning, or other types of ilk. I've chosen to build up instead of tear down. I believe it speaks volumes to folks of love when I set my heart and mind on my words--spoken and written--to be edifying.
It is my prayer for our newly elected leaders that they would humble themselves before the Lord, submitting themselves to Him, work hard for those they serve, and they work hard with their words to be the utmost in edification and God glorifying.
Let us each remember that we have a choice of building people up or tearing them down. It is so much easier to build people up, encourage them, and love them. It does so much for them, but it works even more on our own spirits if we set our hearts and minds on edifying, God glorifying speech. Nothing speaks more of the Love of Christ than to edify and glorify God in our speech and actions.
Would you please join me in purposefully choosing to edify others--no matter which political party they voted for--glorifying God and loving others with our speech and actions?
Humbly,
