I wish to encourage my readers to get out and vote tomorrow. We are given a tremendous gift and opportunity in The United States that so many of our brothers and sisters in Christ do not share around the world. It is a freedom to not take for granted.

I have spent more time in prayer over my voting decision than any other time in my life. I have asked God for his guidance and wisdom in helping me come to a place of peace.  I have sought out God’s voice.

There is a recurring theme that has stuck with me through the process and that is - read. I have read numerous passages of scripture. I stopped reading newspapers and magazines. I went to the Internet to read about the candidate’s voting records, their upbringing, the people they associate with, and much more. Finally, I had to ask myself, “How does what I’ve read and heard align with scripture?” This has guided my decision, which I did not make until a few weeks ago.

In a recent interview Growthtrac.com did with Margaret Feinberg on her book, The Sacred Echo, there are three questions she challenges us with in how to recognize the voice of God.

Does what I heard leave me with a sense of peace?
Jesus described himself at the Prince of Peace. So often when he speaks to our heart, he provides a sense of deep centered peace so that we know the thoughts and feelings are from Him. It is a kind of peace that the world cannot provide or compete with.

Is what I heard blanketed with love?
God would never ask us to do anything with a harmful, mean spirit, or criticalness. God is not in the business of tearing down people. He’s in the business of redeeming and restoring mankind.

Does what I heard line up with wise counsel in my life?
All of us need people who are older and wiser to provide guidance to help us figure things out - including our voting decisions.  This wise counsel includes my husband.  We have had several discussions about our prayers and seeking God’s voice through the decision process.

I know the old saying about politics and religion not mixing, but I have asked friends how they have processed their decision for the election this year. They have provided some very wise counsel, which I have shared here.  I pray it will help you before you vote tomorrow.