The midterm elections are coming up Tuesday, November 4th. The deadline to register to vote in
California is October 20th. You can register to
Vote on-line http://registertovote.ca.gov/. You need to re-register to vote when you move to a new permanent residence, you change your name or you change your political party choice.
I often hear people complaining about our Government and the
policies they put in place, my question for the complainers, “did you
vote? Too often we complain about
something we do not like and do nothing to change it.
Voting is a huge way to have your voice heard. You can also write letters to your local and
state officials. I have friends who work for state officials, and they value every letter and phone call you make. They desire to hear from we the people. You do not have to be unruly
or rude to have your voice heard, but with passion and conviction speak up for
what you believe in.
Absentee Ballots are a very convenient way to vote. No need to go to the polls, you get to vote
right from the comfort of your own home.
Registered voters may apply for a vote-by-mail ballot for an upcoming
election at any time. The last day to
apply for a vote by mail ballot by mail for the November general election is
October 28th.
Too often we complain that our vote does not count, every vote
counts. It is easier to make a
difference with greater numbers. How
will they hear your voice if you do not vote.
If you have a value system and way of life you would like to
be present when your children grow then you should vote. I think at times we forget the price that
others paid for us to have the privilege of voting. If we don’t vote, what example are we setting
for our children? If you do not value
the importance of voting, what hope do we have that our children will recognize
the importance of voting.
As a Christian I feel I have a responsibility to vote and to
vote for leaders who promote bible principles.
We are called to be the light of the world, the salt of the earth. Part of that is voting! Christians should prepare to vote through
prayer and study of God’s Word. We
should not support candidates whose proposals violate God’s Word on marriage,
family, and life. We should vote for the best candidate regardless of party. We
Christians should stand up and be as vocal as other groups. A lot of groups want to claim free speech,
liberty for all, and yet, I find too often we Christian’s are persecuted for
our belief system, what about free speech then.
There are many countries around the world that citizens are
oppressed and persecuted for their beliefs.
They are not allowed the privilege of voting, and often sacrifice their
life and life of their families to preach the gospel. In the United States of America you do not
have to fear about your life for voting.
In this day and age we live in there are many who want to do
away with the name and message of Christ.
It is our responsibility and privilege to vote, protect and preserve
godly government.
I am grateful for the church I attend. Our pastor strongly encourages us to vote! We pray weekly and faithfully
for revival for America, we pray for our government officials, we pray for our
president. As a Christian you should
promote this type of prayer in your local church, and not only for your
churches but in your families. Pray together as a family for our nation, for our president and those in authority. Teach your children the importance of voting and take them to the polls with you so they can see the process of voting.
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