Vote
With the upcoming Presidential Election, there has been a lot of talk in our house about voting, and how to decide who would be the best to vote for. My husband and I are very strong in our beliefs about who we should vote for, but some of our relatives have expressed that there is no really good choice, so maybe they won’t vote at all. This is not the answer. I thought I would give some tips to help with knowing how to decide who to vote for, take them or leave them, it’s just my two cents.
1. Consider what topics mean the most to you as an American Citizen. Look at the position all the candidates have taken on those particular topics, and give the one who agrees with your stand a point.
2. Consider the record that each candidate holds for voting on concerns you might have. Examples of things to consider are Abortion, public services (such as welfare, medical coverage, and social security), Homosexual Marriage and rights, educational issues, taxes, and any other issues you might be concerned with.
3. Consider your belief system. Not that you will find one who agrees with everything you believe, but that you look for one who will stand for your right to believe, and your right to worship as you desire and believe is right.
4. Consider the things you see and hear them say. Is there steadfastness in their speech? Has it been proven that they do what they say they’ll do by their past history? Are they degrading or coming down on particular groups of people?
5. Pray about it! This is by far the most important thing to do when deciding who to vote for. Pray for wisdom, and for the guidance of the Lord when you cast your vote. And if your candidate doesn’t win, remember that God is still in control, and He is the one who holds your future; not the President of the USA.
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