I usually try to keep away from posting anything political online but this isn't meant to stir up conflict in the least bit.

In this season of our latest national election, we've seen just about everything other than robots taking over. (Which according to the students I work with, is coming soon). I've seen a lot of opinions being posted everywhere and it hurts my heart to see people who are normally very friendly in person posting extremely hurtful things about the other party's views. Brothers are turning on brothers and people are bashing one another simply because of different views on subjects. With all that being said, I have hope.

Listen, I promise I'm not 100% crazy. I have an explanation for this hope. It's God. No matter what happens, we have a hope that transcends whoever is in charge. At the end of the day, we can make our plans, we can do all these different things we want but God is still sovereign. God isn't just sitting up in Heaven waiting for us to fail. He's involved in this and I believe that He will ultimately get glory from everything. Whether it be Trump or Clinton elected into office doesn't really matter. No matter who is in the Oval Office, God is still on the Throne of Heaven. It says in Romans 8:18, "I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us." I have hope and faith in God that in all things, He is going to get the glory.

With that being said, do not neglect this election. Get out and vote. Please don't think that your voice doesn't matter. Yes, it is just one vote but it is so much more than that. It is a civic duty and a privilege to be able to vote. In 2014, a little over 44% of countries were able to vote for their leader. This means that 56% of countries in the world are not able to have a say in who represents them to the world. We are fortunate as Americans to be able to vote. Please do not take this for granted. If you really want to change this world, vote. It's simple. You even get a cool sticker for doing it!

Also, before you even think about voting, please pray. It's time to stop praying small prayers. If we honestly believe that God can change this nation, shouldn't we pray like it? Just some food for thought.

If you're still curious about this subject, my pastor, mentor, and personal hero Bro. Nick Garland explained this in a way I cannot do any justice to. If you want more, https://livestream.com/fbcba/events/4173366/videos/141162692

Much love and God bless.