Reflections From Sunday Evening

Vote. We are afforded this unique privilege as Americans. I am aware of some who indicate they do not like either candidate and will not vote. Some do so as a stragety for change. If enough people refuse to participate in the system it will be reformed. Some would say since they cannot fully support either candidate it would be wrong to vote. There are other reasons why many will stay away from the polls this week. Let me go on record by saying I somewhat understand the sentiments being expressed by the "don't vote" people I respectively disagree. I do not believe anyone may make a system better by non-participation. Vote. We have been working a strategy for renewal/reform in America this past week. Monday through Friday last week nearly 100 people came for morning prayer services. Our "7:14" program has touched many. We will gather one more day - Monday Nov. 5 at 7:14 in the morning. We will look at the final part of 2 Chronicles 7:14 and focus on the promise. "I will hear thier prayers, forgive their sins and heal their land." We dare to believe it is a timeless principle that when we pray God always hears. When we ask God always forgives. When we seek God heals, or restores. Our strategy invovles ordering our lives in Christ honoring, Spirit filled ways. We expect a day to come when political ads will not be name calling and attacks. We expect a day to come when the American people demand that candidates give us their best ideas and plans to implement them in ways that will contribute to greatness as a nation. Vote. After you vote contribute to civility of discourse in the political arena. After you vote believe that you are part of something significant and 25-30 years(7 elections) from now Americans will be operating in a new, reformed, way. May people look back on the election season of 2012 and point to our time as the time when things began to change. Join us in continuing our strategy. Monday morning at 7:14 we gather to pray. Tuesday (election day) participate in our 13 hour prayer vigil as we continue in prayer while the polls are open. On Tuesday night join us at 7:14 P.M. for a "Praise Service." We should work for what we believe in. Support who you will. However we are not praying for our candidate, our party or our cause. We pray that God reign over us. We pray to order our lives in Christ honoring ways. You make a difference. Vote. Pray It's been a good day. I hope you've had a good day too. steve