It's nearing election time in Texas, which, as per usual, has left me feeling a little frustrated. Candidates that fall short on each side. Voter opinion that falls just as short. Media in the middle mucking the whole thing up! I may be prepared to back someone with my vote, but decidedly not with my hope. Because in today's political climate (and social and financial) I fear we are really all just going to be swimming in circles until Jesus comes!!
Isaiah 26 says "We have a strong city; God makes salvation its walls and ramparts" (vs.1). As I think about this country, my state, city and community, I know I fortunate to be where I am. The history laid before us, of service and sacrifices made by so many. Though we are far from perfect, we know how far we've come. We must protect that. And yet....
Our world is fragile. The buildings in which we live and work and worship are just that. Brick and mortar and stone built by man and just as easily undone. In God alone do we have what outlasts. In God alone do we find salvation. In God alone do we find peace.
"Lord, YOU establish peace for us, all that we have accomplished you have done for us" (vs. 12).
I don't know who your candidate of choice is for the upcoming elections, but regardless of who you vote for, you have a God that outlasts. You have a God that builds walls that do not come down, a God of salvation, order and peace. You have a God that says politics be damned, do what is right. Love your neighbor. Serve your community. Seek justice. Live in peace. For no man or woman in any place of power may take these away when God has given them to you.
Your vote counts, friends. But your faith counts greater.
XOXO....Kelly
