Why My Vote Mattered!

Tonight was another milestone in american history, we just lived through a very historical election.

My vote went against the grain, and I knew that the odds were against my candidate of choice, Senator John McCain.  So many people told me,

“Lexi, Why vote for McCain when you know Obama’s gonna win?”

And here’s why my vote mattered.

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Whether we like it or not, change was headed for Washington – our nation. I believe change was coming with a McCain administration! The media did their objective to make sure that that truth was very well hidden, but it wasn’t a mystery if you REALLY paid attention to the debates and the policies. Many people voted for Obama because they wanted their vote to be “historical” that there is a black president in our nation, some wanted the “change” that was very well delivered by our nation’s media in favor of Obama, and that’s why they voted for him, and others are just caught up in the whole excitement that someone different, new, young and fresh could be in office.

As much as I would’ve probably wanted to vote for those purposes, when it comes to leadership of the country and the values that govern our nation, I can’t vote that way.  I have to take a look at the background of a candidate, the character, the principles and values of an individual.  McCain wasn’t favored by the media, he didn’t have stars galore, he didn’t have any Oprah Winfrey’s or admirable politicians or movie stars endorse him; he didn’t have as much money as Obama – but yet, he had his principles, he had his experience; he had a determination to do what he knew was right, even though it wasn’t popular.

When I voted for McCain, against all odds, against all of my friends (majority of them) who voted for Obama; against the rederick that the media was giving McCain – I placed my vote not only for a presidential candidate, but a vote for the godly values and principles that the man stood for and had strong convictions about, even his runningmate, Palin, who got slaughtered in the media (but shouldn’t have).

Sometimes, the right thing to do is not always the most popular – I mean, I could’ve voted for a candidate simply because I felt that he was going to win anyway, even though I don’t agree to his policies – just to be a part of the majority.  But, I must also remember and realize, that what I do sows a seed into my future. Who I vote for (regardless if that person wins or not) makes an impact on my personal life – personally. I know that my vote was a seed sown into my character, my integrity, my stance – and most importantly, the character and integrity and “principle” of my future children.  My vote matters more than I think, and everyone is going to be accounted for their vote – yes everyone! Everyone has sown a seed in themselves and thier futures (personally) by voting for their candidate of choice!

It’s disheartening to hear of Michael Moore, Bill Mahr and other people put down McCain – that tugs deeply onto my heart in anger.  I am glad my political views do not even come close to theirs, and I only pray that God has the mercy and grace on their lives for bashing a godly woman like Sara Palin  or a John McCain – and don’t get them started on our president, George Bush.  Even though George Bush is unpopular right now – he still is our president (until Obama gets sworn in) – AND he still is a man of God – and you don’t mess with men of God, you can disagree with them (to your own discretion) but you must respect them because they are leadership, and God appointed Him too – even Senator John McCain and Govenor Sara Palin. This is for all Obama supporters, not just the ones that love Obama but Hate McCain.

On the same note, I know that now we need to embrace our president. God appoints leadership; and He does so based upon the condition of the people’s hearts. In the bible, God appointed every single king – even though not every single king stood for godly principles like King Josaiah, even though not every king was wise like solomon.  Still, we need to honor our kings (our leaders and presidents) and respect them and support them. Likewise McCain supporters need to do the same.

King Saul did not stand for godly principles, he even wanted to kill David, but David respected King Saul nonetheless.  You know the story! Obama is our president, and that settles it for me! If he’s our president, than he deserves my respect, my honor.  He said something really good that I hope he sincerely meant; and he pleaded with those (like me) who didn’t vote for him, and he shared how he heard our voice – and he wanted our help; and how he would be our “president”.  He promised a lot of things to the public – things that aren’t necessarily the greatest things, but I know that the king’s heart is in God’s hands.

I believe that godly principles and values can still prevail! I believe regardless of the “vessel” chosen, that God can still have his way; as long as we keep on praying for our elected officials.  Everyone else can have their satisfaction that their candidate won – but if God can but even use Obama to exalt His righteousness, and that’s a possibility, than with God – we will win!

In the words of McCain, “I’d rather loose an election, than loose a war.” The war isn’t between “people” but “principles” – you’re not voting into “popularity” but you are voting because you’re sowing a seed!What that seed is must be known, recognized and understood by everyone who votes (or even supports) a candidate. I’d rather loose an election, than loose that war – the war of my principles and values.

I have to admit, I was so caught up in the presidential elections that I forgot to study up on the other candidates – such as my district representative (who by the way, didn’t have anyone running against him) and my OHA trustees.  In this case, I had to make the most spirit led decision! I asked the Holy Spirit to lead me in my choices. Come to find out, the candidates I voted for happened to be good candidates (I learned this after the fact too) – I think if more Christians asked God who to vote for than asking their friends or hearing it from the media; than we would make more better decisions, even though we don’t know all about the candidates!

I know who I’m voting for in 2012 – do you?

~ by lexigurl on November 6, 2008.