“Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment.”
~ Romans 13:1-2 (ESV)
No, I don’t have any political views on my blog. My blog doesn’t wear any political buttons to support either candidate. You might think that I don’t care who is in office. I do. But since I chose not to became an American citizen, I am not allow to vote.
One thing I do know. No matter what happens on November 4th; who ever will be the next president of the United States, God has put them as governing authorities. I will continue to pay my taxes, respect the law, and respect the president of this country I live in as a ‘Resident Alien’.
Why I am writing this blog tonight? Because my inbox is getting flooded by well-meaning friends to share who they think I should vote for. I do understand that you all are standing up for your values; as you should. But since I am not allow to vote, please take me off your mass-e-mailing lists…Thanks a million…
Blessings to you and yours, as always…
Very well put my friend. I’m at the point now I just want it over! Let the punishment begin sort of speak lol.
Hugs to you.
Kim
Iris, I am so with you on choosing to respect the president even if it is not the one that you would like to see in office. I think this country has lost so much in not respecting the president and his position just because you do not care for the person and his/her policies. Very well said!
I hope none of that was me, if it was I apologize.
I know it’s a hot-button issue for a lot of people, and I am right there with you on living that verse, no matter what.
I love you my friend.
Since I wasn’t one of those I can sit back and enjoy this post. 😉
I have learned something new about you….how cool that you decided not to become a citizen. I am not sure why I think it is cool but-it is.
When you think about it- this is really not our home anyway…..
If only they would listen! I have been of the mind that I know even though I will vote on Tuesday, God’s man will get in! He has a plan and then finally we’ll be headed home!
Well said. I will be voting, but I will also be so glad when it’s over.
Well said my friend! My inbox is just pur-n-T flooded right now. Mainly from being gone…but I too am weary of reading the same ole slop. I smiled when I read your blogpost. I thought…’gosh…I hope I didn’t send her anything votie.’….if I did…I know you overlooked me.
I love you…now come on down here for some cake and coffee. I just left the doctor’s office (from sitting with the 2 year old while my daughter saw the dr. for her 6 wk ck-up) HE is FULL of ENERGY! I have NONE! Whew! I am back at work…music is playing…and the sun is starting to wind it’s way down westward. Beautiful day.
I can understand how you feel. Although what I choose to do regarding all the emails etc. that others send me that I may or may not agree with… … I choose to delete. I feel that it is their right as a citizen of this country we choose to live in to voice our opinions. That’s why we have blogs… we can choose to forward, comment, reply, say it’s spam or delete. Just as you have the right to make the comment you just posted on your blog, others have the right to share as well even if we do not agree. As bloggers we have the right to manage our blog and choose to delete a comment. Like you can choose to delete this comment. I hope you don’t since I love you and respect you and truly appreciate your blog, especially Thankful Thursday”s!
Love you….
I’m so with you on this, Iris. Most of the time I just hit delete and don’t even read it.
Have a blessed week.