Most
people desire enjoyment and pleasure which derive from many sources. Pleasure also is derived from knowing you're independent and able to provide for yourself and
those you love. What brings peace and joy to a person or family is believing in
God's word, worshiping in private and in community, taking time to pray, and
having good clean fun.
British philosopher Bertrand Russell gave
us this perspective. "Next to enjoying ourselves, the next greatest
pleasure consists in preventing others from enjoying themselves in the
acquisition of power." By voting, we grant power to individuals of integrity and
trustworthiness, not for their enjoyment, but for what keeps our nation
safe and prosperous.
God
holds his abounding power over us. Yet his unconditional love gives us power to
choose how we live. Is St. Paul's prayer from Ephesians 3:16 something you
desire? "I ask God from the wealth of his glory to give you power through
his Spirit to be strong in your inner self." By God's power you choose to
make a life in which you are secure in your inner self.
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