Our Father in Heaven,

We thank you that our country has free and safe elections. Although we often take that for granted, we know that this is so different from those who live in Russia, China and other countries around the world.
In 2024, we will again have the opportunity to vote for the candidates who best align with our beliefs and values, which are shaped by your word. The issues of the economy, crime, our southern border, and the lives of the unborn are among those most important to voters. I have friends and family members who believe very differently about these issues than I do. We may also have members of our church that believe differently on these issues than we do. Some find it difficult to maintain friendship or fellowship with those who have different political beliefs than they do. In some cases, families may have been split, friendships ended and fellowship broken.
Father, how are we to navigate these times when so many are divided over the most important issues, and taking an opposing view can lead us to think of those on the “other side” as enemies? Continue reading →