Today is Throw Back Thursday, I’m feeling kind of lazy, it’s getting close to a National election, I’m running out of ideas of things to write about. I found this oldie from several years ago that still seems appropriate today. Every time there’s a presidential election to deal with, there is so much convolution out there that it becomes a confusing time for everyone.

I had thoughts this year about not voting, because of my lack of faith in government and the corruption of the entire voting system.  However, by doing so, I would be giving up one of my most basic rights as an American citizen. In a democracy we still have the ability to say who is going to govern us – based not on what we see or hear via the media and the millions of dollars spent on campaigns, but on doing our research.  We should not go to the polls without doing so.

Somehow local elections don’t resonate like National elections so many folks don’t bother.  Maybe we have just given up on the whole process.  Maybe we’re dissatisfied with the two parties that control our Senate and Congress. Maybe we think our vote isn’t going to make a difference.  There are tons of reasons and excuses to stay at home on election day, but not one of them holds water if you plan to complain about the results.

Conspiracy theories are running rampant. Fake news is everywhere. We are inundated with political ads that carry very little truth. We hear all kinds of weird things that our government is capable of accomplishing without our knowledge. We’re influenced by all these things. How is anyone supposed to make an intelligent decision? Also, when it comes down to two candidates, we are left with very little choice.

We continue to have a voice as Americans – even though the true voice of the people isn’t heard much anymore.  To become a part of the political system today, is not only taking a big financial and emotional risk – but if you have any ethics at all – you could easily be swallowed up by the evil that infects it.

As Christians we should remember that God instituted government for us.  He is the one in control of it and He will protect it, even when its corrupt.   Many lives were spent in defense of our country.  It’s up to us to make sure the right people are doing the job. It is also up to the people who will fill those jobs to remember who their employer is.

The government is merely a servant―merely a temporary servant; it cannot be its prerogative to determine what is right and what is wrong, and decide who is a patriot and who isn’t. Its function is to obey orders, not originate them.

Mark Twain