Do They Know You're A Christian?

 Do not judge, and you will be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Luke 6:37

I don't know about you, but I will be relieved once November 3rd passes. Social media maybe a little more pleasant to look at and read through. Sure November 4th will not be a fun day to look at social media because someone will not be satisfied with whoever wins.

One person on my friends list claims to be a Christian, but his posts do not reflect that. Basically he has said if I choose to vote for a certain candidate then I should unfriend him. He says that we aren't a Christian if we vote a certain way and he wants no part of that negativity. I understand that thinking, but I won't condemn another person for not voting the way I think they should. That's part of our free will whether I choose who he's voting for or I vote for the other candidate it's my choice not his.

My hope that before anyone votes, he or she researches what each candidate believes in. I also hope he/she will pray and listen to his/her heart. If you have done that then I believe God will lead you to the right choice. I will not condemn you for choosing whoever you choose after voting where you heart leads you. I hope that the same is done for me.

Another problem I think we have with anyone in a political position or even star status is we expect perfection. It's like since they are now in the limelight this person suddenly is put on a pedestal and if he/she make a mistake then we better let them know it. You do realize that not one of us is perfect and in need of a Savior.

I don't know about you, but when I make a mistake I don't desire for anyone to keep bringing it up and talking about wherever I go. This is what forgiveness is. Unfortunately,  we now live in a society where when someone doesn't say or do something the way we expected then we need to let them know it right away. I can be guilty of this, I often wonder why my husband doesn't say or do something the way I expected and I might let him know all about it even if I try to keep it to myself. 

As a Christian we are to be learning to be more like Jesus. As Christians we are to live as an example of Christ. We should live each day fully making it count for God. We should not hold onto to our stuff so tightly that we aren't willing to share our blessings. Treasure people, we are each made in his image each one of us is precious no matter our status in life. Don't judge others, show them love. Don't carry baggage from past hurts leave those grudges behind, after all it doesn't bring you joy, does it? Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus and on the finish line of entering heaven.

If we each live our life as Jesus did, maybe just maybe we can live a more peaceful life.