Tell us how you voted, and why
Tuesday November 4, 2008
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I PRAYED THAT GOD WOULD HELP ME IN MAKING THE RIGHT DECISION. I COULD NOT IN GOOD CONSCIENC EVER VOTE FOR mM CAIN BECAUSE HE WOULD HAVE CONTINUED BUSH'S WAYS AND CONTINUE TO BE DESTRUCTIVE AND DIVISIVE FOR OUR COUNTRY. TOWARD THE END OF THE PREELECTION, HIS REMARKS AND TRUE COLORS CAME OUT IN HIS VISCERAL REMARKS. ALTHOUGH HE DID REDEEM HIMSELF AFTER HE CONGRATULATED OBAMA ON HIS VICTORY.
I took my daughter into the polls with me and we together pulled the lever for McCain, and I reminded her that this was an historic day no matter who won and that she could be proud to be an American no matter what. I'm still proud to be an American, but even more grateful to be a believer in Jesus Christ, especially now, with an Obama presidency looming in our future. I'm afraid it could be bleak for those who don't know Jesus as thier Lord and Savior.
I voted for McCain. As a child of God I could never vote for someone who will not defend the most innocent and most weak. Anyone who can not do that is not fit to be a leader. Some Christians I know voted for Obama because of th economic crises. It doesn't make sense. As Christians we are to trust God for all our needs not any man. We are to vote on morals alone. The person who wrote earlier about an Obama administration making it more bleak for those who don't know Jesus is dead on!
Even though we didn't get the president we wanted we still must pray for Obama and show him respect. We need to love him and pray for his salvation and ask God to guide him in his decision making. We should not call him names or speak negatively of him. That is not acceptable! Even though we do not agree with his policies no matter how horrible they can be. God can change anyone's heart. He changed Paul's. The man who persecuted Christians. Just pray for him and seek to have a closer walk with Jesus. With our love for others and being a godly example we can be used by God to influence others for Christ.
I voted for McCain because Obama is going to ruin our country. He is going to fundamentally change the way America is today. We will lose our liberties and freedoms. He is going to turn us into the long predicted: United States of Europe. Wake up folks. Get your heads out of the sand. Pray for DISCERNMENT to know the TRUTH in these last days.
I am a 47 year old black woman and yes I voted for Obama but not because of the color of his skin but because of what he stood for the people, middle class people!!! This world is in so much trouble today we need prayer!! And what could he do any wrose than the presidents before him, my God will people please give the man a chance!!!
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