| INDIANAPOLIS (BP) -- You're standing in a block-long line, waiting to vote in our nation's presidential election. God has placed you there as His ambassador. Ask Him to use you there. Here's a couple of fresh ideas: VOTING LINE VIGILANCE -- Look up. Ask God for patience as you wait in line, for wisdom as you cast a vote, and for open doors to show His love during these minutes or hours. -- Look down. Bow your head and silently pray for weary poll workers, for voters around you, and for candidates who await the opportunity to serve. -- Look around you. Strike up a conversation with fellow line-standers. Help a mom with a crying toddler. Find a chair for an elderly person. Make a new acquaintance or two. If you have an opportunity, invite them to your church next Sunday, and exchange email addresses to keep in touch. VOTING EVE PROJECT -- After you leave the voting booth, stop by a Christian bookstore and purchase a nice Bible. -- As you watch election results, carefully highlight lots of Scripture verses that could encourage a leader. -- When election results are announced, pray for the winners and losers. Prayerfully select one newly elected local, state or national official, and make a plan to present that Bible to him or her. -- If you prefer, gift the Bible from your entire Bible class, church group or family. Write a note in the front pages to assure the leader of your faithful prayer, and ask members of your group to sign their names. Continued... |