235. Hope During Election Season

In this episode, we share the truth that hope is still available, even during an election season. Guided by scripture, we challenge the church to actively engage in the electoral process, advocating for candidates and policies that align with biblical values. Join us as we discuss the importance of voting and standing up for life, liberty, and justice.

Bible Verses:

Psalm 34:14 – “Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.”

Ephesians 6:12 – “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”

Numbers 23:8 – “How can I curse those whom God has not cursed? How can I denounce those whom the Lord has not denounced?”

1 Peter 5:8 – “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.”

Psalm 2:1-12 – “Why do the nations conspire and the peoples plot in vain? 2 The kings of the earth rise up and the rulers band together against the Lord and against his anointed, saying, 3 “Let us break their chains and throw off their shackles.” 4 The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them. 5 He rebukes them in his anger and terrifies them in his wrath, saying, 6 “I have installed my king on Zion, my holy mountain.” 7 I will proclaim the Lord’s decree: He said to me, “You are my son; today I have become your father.8 Ask me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession.9 You will break them with a rod of iron; you will dash them to pieces like pottery.” 10 Therefore, you kings, be wise; be warned, you rulers of the earth. 11 Serve the Lord with fear and celebrate his rule with trembling.12 Kiss his son, or he will be angry, and your way will lead to your destruction, for his wrath can flare up in a moment. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.”

Proverbs 29:2 – “When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice. But when the wicked are in power, they groan. NLT”

Proverbs 29:2 – “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. NKJV”

Topics Discussed

Hope in the Political Climate

The church should be talking about politics.
We as Christians have a responsibility to engage in politics and let our voices be heard.
We as Christians are blessed and prosperous and it is not dependent on the president.
We operate in God’s economy.
It is to our benefit to not allow poor leaders when we have the ability and responsibility to have a say in who will become the chosen leaders.
You can have hope in the midst of the election. Your hope is in Jesus!
As believers, we must engage and use the authority given us to take territory.
Do not be passive or intimidated to be silent. Get involved!

Engaging in Politics

Elections DO matter. The leadership we put in place matters!
Vote even if ‘doesn’t matter’.
Decisive blowout win sends a message to the opposing party and their candidate.
Margin of victory keeps the opposing side accountable and makes them re-evaluate their policies and candidates.
Voting is a privilege.
As Christians, we must vote. It’s non-negotiable.
Put the candidates to the side and vote for the policies that best align with Christian values.
Ask the Father who to vote for – He cares about the election!

Vote Christian Values

Sanctity of Life

We must vote for life (elderly and unborn children) to not be ended early.
God hates murder.
We must stand and contend for life in the womb.
Abortion is a demonic agenda.

Nations

Nations are God’s idea.
The Tower of Babel.
12 Tribes of Israel.
There are orders and boundaries to every country.
Hyper grace globalism theology vs order and structure
God has order and structure as well as regulations and instructions.
Orderly and regulated immigration to the U.S. is a good and important thing, but it must be done with excellence.
The antichrist will have a one world government, military, and religion.
Globalism is a demonic agenda.

Constitution

A politician’s job is to uphold the Constitution as well as national/economic security.
Politicians should uphold our freedom of speech.
We must have careful protection of the first amendment even if it is disagreed with or is controversial.
We must protect the second amendment which is our right to protect ourselves and not rely on police or law enforcement to protect us.
We must protect our fourth amendment which says that the government cannot search our home, vehicles, and bank accounts on a whim. We have the right to our privacy.

Defending Our Nation

The president’s job is to defend our liberties as a nation from foreign enemies and foreign wars.
President should have a good war deterrent against other nations.
If a war does start, it’s the president’s job to use diplomacy to bring those wars to an end.

Powerful Quotes

“God makes a way to supernaturally bless His sons and daughters in any season.” – Colby Harries

“Our hope is in the firm foundation of God’s Word.” – Caroline Harries

“We will be disappointed if our hope is in anything other than Jesus Christ.” – Caroline

“We are tasked with protecting and preserving the life of the most vulnerable people.” – Colby

“As believers we make decisions by God’s Word.” – Caroline

“As believers we must take territory.” – Caroline

“As Christians we have to vote! It is non-negotiable.” – Caroline

“We are not voting for people. We are voting for spiritual and biblical principles.” – Caroline

Resources

Momsinthemaking.com

Dadsinthemaking.com