Today is the day — we’ll cast our ballots and elect the 45th president of the United States of America. As residents of a democratic nation, we are blessed to have the opportunity to vote for our leaders. As Christians, we have the responsibility to pray for those leaders — that they would lead us toward peaceful lives and a peaceful nation. (1 Timothy 2)

As George O. Wood, General Superintendent of The General Council of the Assemblies of God says, “We must exercise our right to vote. In contrast to much of the world, Americans have the unique privilege to choose those who will lead us. As believers we have an even greater responsibility to use that vote wisely. I want to encourage you to search your Bible and observe the values and behaviors that please God. Values such as life, family and compassion for our fellowman. Then, from the national to the local levels, vote for candidates who best exhibit those values.”

Have you voted today? If not, be sure to do your civic duty before it is too late.