Remember back in high school when taking a test for which you had not prepared? Hopefully I’m not triggering anyone with test-taking anxiety. I was always thankful if the test was multiple choice. Then I could employ a very helpful strategy: The Process of Elimination. Also known as educated guessing. Unsure about the right answer, you eliminate the ones that seem wrong.
For example, What is the most populous city in America?
Mexico CityPanama City- New York City
Vatican City
Many in America are looking ahead to our Presidential election with anxiety. Some confidently have a favorite candidate and fear what will happen if the “wrong” person gets elected. But for many others, their best option is to cast their vote through The Process of Elimination: Rather than picking a right answer, they will eliminate the one that seems wrong. That’s an unfortunate reality in today’s national political climate.
But what about decisions in our personal lives? I don’t know about you, but I’d rather not make important decisions based on educated guessing. I’d like to be confident my choices are God’s best for me. But who can possibly know the mind of God? Who can guess His will?
Unfortunately, the Bible doesn’t give a clear answer for whether or not you should look for a new job, how to best school your children, or what to make for dinner. But the Bible does tell us something about how to be aligned with God’s will:
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” (1 Thess. 5:16-18).
Rejoice always, even when watching a Presidential debate. Pray continually–for our leaders, especially the ones with whom you disagree! Give thanks in all circumstances—if your candidate wins or if your candidate loses, find something for which to be grateful and thank God! By the way, I think God understands if at times you have to do this while gritting your teeth. He knows it’s not always easy.
- Praying for you,
- Missing my twins on their birthday,
- Eager for Election season to be over,
- All of the above,
