My vote

I am glad this is finally over. While I have a minor in political science, I get weary of the long political season.

As I woke up this morning, something hit me. Why do Christians invest so much in the election of a President?

Don't get me wrong, I think it's OK to be involved in the political process. I believe we have a responsibility to participate in elections; that's not what I am talking about.

I am referring to Christians and Christian groups who have spent hours and hours making phone calls, handing out fliers, and investing a significant amount of energy campaigning - for either candidate. Giving that kind of time is not inherently a bad thing. But here is the question I want to pose against this:

If a follower of Jesus spends hours and hours campaigning for a candidate for President, how much time are they investing on a regular basis in the Kingdom of God?

I don't take issue with those who consistently engage in spiritual disciplines and offer their time and resources to carry out the work of the Kingdom. My concern is with those who generally give a lot less time to Kingdom work than a political campaign. Where are they putting their trust?

At the end of the day (or maybe days, depending on what happens - remember 2000?), our nation will have elected a new President. On January 20, 2009, either John McCain or Barack Obama will be inaugurated as the 44th President of United States.

While I am voting today, and I do feel that one man is the better choice, my hope does not rest on who lives at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. My hope rests with the One who sits on the throne of Heaven. So that's where I want to invest the majority of my time, energy, and resources.

I will vote for the President of the United States, but I live for the Lord and Savior of all mankind.

shine!
Jason