Monday February 22 2016  MY INSIDE SOURCE

My inside source knows who the next president will be.  Of course I hope it will be the one that I will vote for.  As of this moment I do not even know who I will be voting for.  The main reason, I’ve yet to know who will be on the ballot. 

I have prayed that God will give me wisdom when I vote and that the most qualified person will become the victor.  However, it is God who is “my inside source” and He already knows exactly who will become the next president.  And actually, my prayer is not for any one candidate to be voted in, rather that God’s perfect will is done.  We are in precarious days and I believe, that Biblically speaking, the calendar is already ticking in the end times.  Many may not understand what it means when the words “end times” are used in reference to what is going on in the world.  In a nutshell, the Bible actually tells about what will take place during the “end times” before Jesus returns to earth.  The scripture also makes reference as to what the conditions of the world will be at that time, both physically and spiritually.  There is also a glimpse in the scriptures as to what kind of situations will be faced by those who believe in God.  There will be great persecution.  Though persecution is not unknown throughout the history of the world, it has never been as blatant as it appears so now, especially in the mid-Eastern countries. So my supposition is, if the end times are already in motion, God is the only one who knows which man or woman is needed to be in place to fulfill that which the Bible recounts.  Only God know who needs to be voted in to fulfill His ultimate plan.  The scripture mentions in several places that it is God who appoints the ruler.  I’m leaving this election in His hands.  Yes, I will vote, but the outcome is up to God.  My prayer is, that His will, will be done.

My husband and I have taped each debate so as to be sure and not miss out on getting to know each candidate’s stance.  I recommend following both parties, to learn from each side firsthand about what they speak and reflect on the values of each candidate.  See how their past records stand up, and by all means, I recommend listening to different news stations because each one has their own slant.  Don’t go into the polling booth with a preconceived notion that you can only vote for this party or that party because THAT’S WHAT YOU HAVE ALWAYS DONE IN THE PAST.  Become educated in our country’s history.  Try to imagine what the future will be like in regards to each candidate being voted in.  What changes will be made?  How will each candidate affect our economy?  Depending on who wins, how will it affect our heritage, our future, our personal finances, our national resources, our constitutional rights, and our freedoms?  And most of all, GET OUT THERE AND VOTE!   

VOTING IS A VERB

By Kathleen Martens

February 22, 2016

We are a country that stands free

As free as a country can be.

But slowly and surely our freedoms wane

Never again to be the same.

Stand up, stand firm, on what is right.

Be willing to fight the fight.

Do not lay down your absolutes,

Hear the voice of each repute.

Know the principles on which you stand,

And reach out to others with a helping hand.

Each person’s voice needs to be heard,

Remember that “VOTING” is a verb!

And know that God is in control.

Regardless the outcome be consoled.

God has a plan and it will take place,

Regardless the outcome God offers grace.

No fear is needed when we look ahead,

God’s plan is in motion, His words have been said.

Regardless who wins, God’s plan is in gear,

And it’s just a matter of time, He’ll soon be here.

I choose not to become a platform for the political world.  I know that primaries are cropping up all over the country and I just wanted to remind everyone to become as educated and informed as possible about each candidate.  And also to remind you to VOTE on the day of your caucus or primary. 

Good night and God bless you.