Unity in One Body

Last night I watched the election results. As I listened to the commentators, I heard each slicing and dicing Americans into boxes and discussing why they are voting the way they are. My concern is that after the election we as a nation will continue to be divided. Unity is the best part of the United States. We always come together in times of peace and conflict. We help each other when there are tragedies.

Over the past couple of years, I have seen more and more division in our Christian faith. Churches are breaking apart. I have heard pastors talking about other churches and gossiping. We as Christians need to remember that we are united together by our faith and that we are a part of one body.

Paul in Galatians reminds us that there are no "boxes". We are part of one body. The body of Christ Jesus.

There is no longer Jew or Gentile, slave or free, male and female. For you are all one in Christ Jesus. Galatians 3:28 (NLT)

Vote!

This morning, like most Americans, I went to a polling location and cast my ballot. We may disagree on our choices of candidates and debate endlessly, but we must vote. Those who decide not to vote should seriously reconsider that decision. Even if you are led to write in a candidate, you should do so.

This nation was founded on the principles of democracy and our right to vote is a sacred one. It was bought and paid for by the blood of patriots who believed in something bigger than themselves.

So, I encourage each to vote today. Take time to make your voice heard.