Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

The Presidential election in America is just 6 days away. Believers, even Christian leaders who are followers of the Lord Jesus Christ, are dividing into both camps – Republican and Democrat. This can become confusing. I have not posted much about politics because so much has already been said. If you read my last blog post you know how I am voting and why. But I feel like one more thing needs to be said.  I challenge you to read ALL the way to the end before you get mad and shut me off. 

Republicans are strong believers in

·         the sanctity of life,

·         protecting our borders,

·         law and order,

·         traditional marriage and family,

·         religious liberty,

·         our Founding Fathers stance on God in government,

·         educational choice,

·         a strong military, patriotism, and support of veterans.

Democrats vote in strong support of

·         choice – abortion, sexual and gender preferences, non-traditional families,

·         women’s rights,

·         environmentalism,

·         ending global warming,

·         open borders,

·         no place for God in government, education or public life,

·         government (taxpayer) funding of choices – abortion (planned parenthood), sexual preferences, gender transitioning, but no funding for private or religious choices that go against the Democratic platform (Advice and Aid, for example),

·         government (taxpayer) mandated medical,

·         government mandated schooling,

·         “free” stuff.

I’ve heard it said by those who take the Democratic position that “there is more at stake than the abortion issue.” But here’s the astonishing truth – It is no good to save the environment, halt global warming, end perceived racism, open the borders, and provide government funding for various causes IF we do not allow children to LIVE and GROW UP to appreciate the very things you vote to support.

The right to LIFE comes before the rights to liberty and the pursuit of happiness in our founding documents for a reason. If you are not ALIVE you cannot enjoy liberty or happiness. You cannot stand for “Choice” or “Rights” while depriving millions of making ANY choices or enjoying ANY rights at all!

Dear Friends, whatever your belief about other issues, I urge you… I beg you…VOTE in favor of LIFE!

Blessings,

Ruth

Many were deceived into believing lies perpetuated about abortion and knowing when life actually begins. Now that technology enables us to see a baby within the womb, many are grieving over past choices made in ignorance. Dear Ones, please know that God loves you no matter what choices you made in the past. There is forgiveness (1 John 1:9) and He longs to free you of the burden of guilt you carry. Reach out to Him in faith and receive His forgiveness. Then walk in freedom and newness of life, obedient to the Scriptures and in step with the Father.

My Vote

I am not voting for any man. I am voting according to my beliefs.

·       I believe in life – ALL life, no matter what stage of development, what age, or what color.  All life has been created by God and has value.

·       I believe in God and the right we have to assemble and worship Him freely in this country. I am voting to keep that freedom alive.  I believe we should not be forced to go against our faith values to support what we believe to be wrong, or to pay for it with our tax dollars.

·       I believe in Law and Order. God established law and He IS a God of order. I am voting to support the enforcement of law and order in America.

·       I believe in Patriotism. My husband, brother-in-law, father-in-law, grandfather and various aunts and uncles served proudly in the United States Military. I vote for the right to defend the Country they fought to protect, and to support those still standing up for freedom. I vote to care for the Veterans who fought heroically so we would have the rights we appreciate today. I believe in saluting the Flag they fought to keep flying over America and I fly the Red, White, and Blue proudly and without apology.

·       I believe family as is ordained by God and I vote in support of the traditional family as foundational to our American values.

·       I believe Parents have the right to make Educational Choices for their children whether private education, homeschooling, public, or charter including teaching them about their Faith.

·       I believe our Country was founded on Biblical principles and that those principles are reflected in our National Motto -“In God We Trust”, in our Pledge - “One Nation Under God”, and in our laws which are based on the Ten Commandments. I am voting to keep the Motto, Pledge, and Laws in place.

·       I believe in Freedom of Speech which includes my right to speak, write, and teach about my faith without fear of reprisal or censorship. This includes the right to pray “in Jesus’ name” privately and publicly and to share God’s Word whenever and wherever I can appropriately do so. I vote to keep that right.

·       I believe we should learn from History, not deny or erase or cancel it- but to acknowledge what went right and what went wrong so we don’t make the same mistakes but continue doing what will make us stronger and better, wiser and more compassionate.

·       I vote in favor of Capitalism and Free Enterprise which says that by working hard we can achieve goals and acquire personal property, goods, and privately own businesses. I am opposed to socialism which by definition takes away private property and goods and allows the government to own, control, and distribute as it wishes to whomever it wishes. I vote against the Radical move to make America a Socialist Country.

·       I am not voting for a perfect candidate. I believe only ONE perfect man ever walked on this earth – the Lord Jesus Christ- and that we will never know real peace on earth until He, the Prince of Peace, is acknowledged and worshipped as God by everyone.  But until that time I am voting my  God-given conscience to the best of my ability. 

I hope you will, too.

 “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep their tongue from evil and their lips from deceitful speech. They must turn from evil and do good. They must seek peace and pursue it.  For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and His ears are attentive to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” 1 Peter 3:10-13

“That at the name of Jesus every knee shall bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth,  and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” Philippians 2:10-11

Blessings,

Ruth