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What Now? {Walking by Faith through the 2016 Presidential Election}

5/7/2016

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 What now? That is the question on a lot of peoples minds now that it seems Trump will be the Republican nominee. Many smart people have written about how foolish it would be to have Trump as President and 32 reasons we shouldn't vote for him and 7 more reasons. 

Yet many others would say if we don't stand behind Trump, it would be a vote for Hilary. But perhaps by trying to manipulate the outcome and voting for the lesser of two evils is actually attempting to keep our country from God's tough love. Perhaps if we live in a country where the majority of the people actually want to stand behind a lady who stands against the things God calls right and push forth the things He hates, perhaps we need discipline to move us to cry out the Lord in repentance.

I deeply desire for this country to please God. But a thriving country is a result of the people walking with God. So if I really want to see this, then I have to let go and let God draw people to Himself and there is a good chance it might take discipline to cause many in our country to see their need of a Savior. It might take the Lord's discipline before we see repentance and revival. Check out the cycle of disobedience we see in Judges.
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I believe as Christ followers we need to vote according to our conscience, by faith, not trying to manipulate the outcome. For if we compromise it will weaken our conscience. Whatever is not by faith is sin. So if you can't fully support Trump by faith, then don't vote for him, even if it would mean Hilary wins. Don't be fooled, doing whats wrong to avoid something worse will weaken your conscience. We need to take responsibility for doing what we think is right by the power of the Holy Spirit and leave the results up to God. We can't  play God and try to manipulate the outcome, hoping a lesser of two evils will actually turn out for good. Charles Spurgeon says it well, "Of two evils, choose neither."

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Laura, the founder of Missional Women is married and has six kids, two of whom are adopted. Laura and her husband have been missionaries to college students for 14 years serving with Master Plan Ministries where she is the Women's Development Coordinator. Laura has authored 5 books, including an award winning 12 week Bible Study on First Samuel, Beholding Him, Becoming Missional, Reach; How to Use Your Social Media Influence for the Glory of God, A Devotional Journey through Judges, and Discover God's Calling for Your Life. Most recently her resource for Bible studies, The Connect Cards was released by Cru Press. You can find her on facebook, twitter, pinterest, youtube, instagram, periscope, blab and her author site.

13 Comments
Gayl link
5/10/2016 09:04:27 am

It does seem to be a hard choice this election year, but you are right that we should do what our conscience tell us whether it means to vote or not to vote. God is still in control and my prayer is that He will accomplish His will in whatever way He chooses. I'm not sure what I will do in November, but I am praying about it. Blessings to you! I'm your neighbor at #TestimonyTuesday.

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Laura
5/17/2016 01:50:16 pm

Thanks for your comment Gayl. There is so much hope in the Lord, that no one can thwart His plans. :)

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~ linda link
5/10/2016 11:22:12 am

This is like no election I know in my lifetime of being able to vote and I am now 68 so there have been a few. Your words ring true and I am praying for God's will for this country.

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Laura
5/17/2016 01:51:09 pm

It is absolutely nuts! Grateful the Lord hears us and will be glorified.

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Carrie
5/11/2016 09:41:28 am

I agree with Charles Spurgeon. And I know God is in complete control and I'd much rather please Him by the decision I make on election day.

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Laura
5/17/2016 01:51:52 pm

Yes! To please the Lord, that is really what it all comes down to. :) Thanks for the comment Carrie.

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Tracy link
5/12/2016 03:01:43 am

Hi Laura, I have been watching your politics with interest. It is a tough one because as a Christian (completely out of the American loop) Hilary seems to walk the one world order path, and Trump is considered the one world order nightmare, however, he is just another person who, if not for God, is against Him.... Challenging times. I do believe that God is using all these events to call His own back to Him. Great post
God bless,
Tracy

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Laura
5/17/2016 01:54:26 pm

I totally agree Tracy. We have to look to the Lord as our ultimate hope and leader. I constantly have to remind myself that this world is not our home and the perfection I deeply wish will never be until Jesus is King in heaven. And yet, live in the tension of not giving up in this life but continually walking by faith and doing what's right no matter the cost. So grateful the Lord is able to lead us! :)

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Kristina link
5/12/2016 05:15:06 am

Another take on this for me is am I being stubborn and angry against trump where my heart is so completely hardened to the idea that "what if" God wanted me to vote for him? Like you said, it is releasing the control over to God. Because He is ultimately the one in control and He rises up who He wants to rise and brings down who He wants to bring down.

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Laura
5/17/2016 01:55:25 pm

Kristina, That is such a great point!! I think I might be in the same boat. Definitely something for me to think and pray about, thank you.

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Karen link
5/12/2016 08:07:19 am

Yeah. It's confusing this time, but if we believe what scripture says, God is the one who sets up authorities for His purposes. We have to remember that the government is not our Savior. No president will be that for us. And as the days get darker, it will be our responsibility to shine brighter by living according to righteousness. As Peter said in Acts, We must obey God rather than men.

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Laura
5/17/2016 01:56:31 pm

So true!! The darker times get, the brighter Christians will shine. :) Thanks for sharing Karen.

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Brooke Grangard link
5/13/2016 04:58:29 pm

Laura, thank-you so much for drawing attention to the political scene. I think it's so important that we all try to wrestle through it to wise conclusions.
And it can seem like not voting at all would be the best way out, but in doing so, we would be giving up any say over the Supreme Court choices. And they make decisions that affect so much (and once voted in, are in for so much longer than 4 years)!
I like what Ben Carson said about it all: "Even if Donald Trump turns out not to be such a great president, which I don't think is the case, I think he's going to surround himself with really good people, but even if he didn't, we're only looking at four years as opposed to multiple generations and perhaps the loss of the American dream forever."

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