politics and God

I can't wait for tomorrow to come & pass. I really don't think it matters who wins. I don't think I even care at this point. I just want all the damn political adds to stop. All of the bickering, lies, contention, and hollow promises to end. I've read that the Religious Right is growing indifferent to politics and possibly breaking up. I think this is a good thing. For far too long too many Christians have been worshiping at the altar of politics, convinced that the hope & salvation of our country lies in electing the right candidates & passing the right laws.

I do believe that as a citizen of the US I have solemn duty to participate in the democratic process. I believe that as a citizen of God's Kingdom I have a moral responsibility to evaluate and vote for the candidate that will best lead with integrity and morality. The problem is that all too often our real choice is chosing the lesser of two evils. I must also keep in mind that our only true hope is in Christ. Prayer is more powerful than ballots or bullets. Whenever I get frustrated or discouraged with politics and/or current events I remember the words of Psalm 2:

Why do the nations conspire and the peoples plot in vain?
The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather
together against the LORD and against his Anointed One.
"Let us break their chains," they say, "and throw off their fetters."
The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them.
Then he rebukes them in his anger and terrifies them in his wrath,
saying,
"I have installed my King on Zion, my holy hill."
I will proclaim the decree of the LORD : He said to me,
"You are my Son; today I have become your Father.
Ask of me, and I will make the nations your inheritance,
the ends of the earth your possession.
You will rule them with an iron cepter; you will dash them to pieces like pottery."
Therefore, you kings, be wise; be warned, you rulers of the earth.
Serve the LORD with fear and rejoice with trembling.
Kiss the Son, lest he be angry and you be destroyed
in your way, for his wrath can flare up in a moment.
Blessed are all who take refuge in him.