I have a confession to make: For most of my adult life, I have been an apathetic, even lazy voter. Using the excuses that I\u2019m not smart enough to understand the issues, that only one or two issues matter anyway, and that my vote doesn\u2019t really count, I\u2019ve too-often voted quickly and thoughtlessly. I, like many conservative Christians, have assumed that there is really only one political party that aligns with Kingdom values, and more often than not I have looked up how that party is voting and have ticked off those boxes on my ballot without so much as a thought or prayer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019m not proud of this, but my embarrassment is tempered by the suspicion that I\u2019m not alone in these habits. Here\u2019s something that will come as a shock to no one: this election year is a bit different. The year 2020 has been more complicated, nuanced, and uncomfortable than most of us prefer. We\u2019ve had to flex and adapt our habits in the ways we do church, school, and relationships, so why would we expect that our voting habits would remain untouched? Today more than ever we need to be biblical, critical thinkers. Our vote should not be a flippant decision. Hopefully you\u2019ve already been doing the work and voting responsibly for some time, but if you\u2019re like me and you\u2019re late to the game, here are some things you can start doing even now, in the month leading up to the election. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s brave our discomfort and seek God intently this year. Whether or not you believe your vote can make a difference, I guarantee God will use every ounce of prayer, thought, and \u201cheart\u201d work you put into this election. You may doubt He can use your vote, but there is no doubt He will use you<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Other Sources <\/p>\n\n\n\n