Leadership Thought: It’s Election Day and How Will You Act Tomorrow?

Dear Friends

By now, saying that America is divided has become a cliche. But it's true. And it's something that seems to touch almost everybody in some way. According to the Pew Research Center, for example, these divisions even affect who people say they're willing to date or befriend. And the research says such divisions have only widened in recent years. (taken from the internet)

These words are not surprising to any of us except those who may have been sleeping under a rock.

Regardless of who wins the election, there will be a need to move forward, and I hope that believers will be in the forefront of championing peace and reconciliation.

Paul reminds us that “love is patient and kind" (1 Corinthians, 13: 4). He exhorts the Lord’s servant… “to be kind to everyone.” (Timothy. 2: 24.)  And in writing to the Ephesians, he encourages God’s servants to be, “kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as Christ forgave you” (Ephesians, 4: 32).

Yes, “if it is to be. It’s up to me,” and you, and you, and you…….

We know who is in control of our nation and it is not the Republicans or Democrats, but it is our sovereign Lord who rules and reigns this universe.

Whoever wins the elections, as Christians, let’s work to tear down walls and build bridges. Let’s reach out to one another in love regardless of our political views.

If we fight for our beliefs, let us use the weapon of love for that is the only weapon that will bring about reconciliation, and oh how we need that in today’s hate filled world.

In closing I remind you of a simple yet practical interpretation of the kind of love the world is looking for. It’s called kindness and as described by author and teacher Chuck Swindoll’s sister, it simply means “Be nice to one another, just be nice. Say nice things to one another.”

Simple words, so trite, but oh so true.

Yours faith and friendship,

Tom