Who to vote for?

Palin - a feisty VP choice

Who to vote for?

The Democrats made a point of giving Americans hope for change.

The Republicans are emphasizing experience and proven ability to work across the aisle (in the Senate – being able to work with the opposition to get laws passed).

In a different context a friend told me the other day of a business colleague who had been promoted to a major management position. However, this person came with no management experience. He was, she said, making a lot of disastrous “beginner mistakes.”

There are so many unanswered questions. How can we tell who will make the best decisions in such an uncertain and interrelated world?

Well, history can be helpful. New Testament Bible history, specifically. Jesus didn’t get involved in politics. When his life hung in the balance, and he was asked if he was indeed a king, Jesus replied that his kingdom wasn’t of this world.

While Jesus paid taxes, his concern was that people find a new and loving relationship with their God that in turn leads to greater caring, more honesty, less selfishness. He taught people to lean on that God – Spirit, Truth, Love – for their needs.

Not bad advice today.

We can pray that this one infinitely wise Mind governs this and all other nations as they co-elbow for equality and respect among the countries of the world. That no matter who is elected, that person and his administration be controlled by one infinite intelligence that unites rather than divides, that brings the spiritual qualities needed for good leadership.

We can all pray to support a righteous government.