I wrote this the day of the election. I probably assumed it was more for those voting for Trump. As it turned out, it was more for those voting for Clinton. It is true either way. It is true in every election.
Here’s the short version. I know you are busy.
Let this be your prayer tonight: Dear God, when I wake up tomorrow, please let my number one thought and direction be on “how can I be the best disciple of Jesus Christ that I can possibly be?” Because I know that this is what ultimately matters, not whether my candidate won or lost. In Jesus’ name. Amen
Now, if you’re interested and have time, here’s something more.
On this Election Day we all know that this has probably been the “worst” Presidential campaign we have ever experienced. These two candidates and two “sides” have resulted in a wedge being driven in our national fabric. Anxiety is rampant on both sides with fear that the other candidate might win “and ruin our country forever.”
Here is what we must know about tomorrow … after the election results are in:
1. Our God of the Holy Bible will still be the One True God — God The Almighty — of all times and all places — including here in the USA. His rule, His authority, His word of judgment and grace will be the true and final reality that will define us.
2. Yes, we have the best country and governmental system in all of human history. But our government is made up of “fallen human sinners,” who will ALL fail us at some point. The winner of tonight’s election will absolutely not be our Savior. Nor is the loser. Our Savior will still be Jesus Christ, crucified and risen. His call to us as His disciples is our highest calling, far above any political leanings.
3. So, whether your candidate wins or loses, here’s what you do tomorrow:
a. “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind, and love your neighbor as yourself.”
b. Be a sold-out disciple of your Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and do whatever you can to “make disciples” of others around you.
c. Commit yourself to living out your faith in the full life of the Church, keeping His way of life as your central focus. Do not let a Sunday go by without worshiping God in His holy house. This is the place of our strength and peace.
d. Then, as you see fit for yourself, continue actively to participate in governmental decisions at all levels. Constructively work for your ideal government at all levels. Let God’s way guide you to help form our local and national direction.
Finally, let us pray.
Heavenly Father, help us to keep our faith in You regardless of circumstances which surround us. We ask You to continue to bless our great nation. Where we have strayed from Your ways, forgive us and correct us. We ask You to strengthen our faith in You, and not get sidetracked into putting our faith in any human institution or elected officials. And we ask You to help all of our elected officials to look to You for their guidance. Please help us to be “ONE nation UNDER YOU, O GOD.”
In your holy and perfect name we pray, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.
I always sign: God loves you! And so do I!
Pastor Justin Kollmeyer
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
257 Highway 314
Fayetteville, Ga.
