Dear Friends
I was going to refrain from speaking out again
on the election, but I cannot remain silent in light of some remarks
made today at a rally in North Carolina.
One of the things people say to those in uniform is“Thank
you for your service.” Now, we all have an opportunity to say something to
those who are choosing to wear another uniform. The uniform I am
referring to is the mask. We can say, “Thank you for respecting my
health and life.” But,
contrary to that decent thing to say, the current resident of the White House,
as of today, continues to question the efficacy of masks and
mock those who freely choose to wear them.
I’ve always seen this election as a chance
to begin to heal the soul of our nation which has
been poisoned by our current president. I now agree with those who have
been saying that it is also a matter of life and death.
Truth telling
is on the ballot.
Decency and dignity
is on the ballot.
Competency and
compassion is on the ballot.
And now I choose to join the chorus of those saying,
without exaggeration, that when it comes to leadership in the time of this
pandemic, life and death is on the ballot.
Today I cast my ballot.
I have never felt in my life how clear the choice was. I have never
felt in my life how urgent and important my choice was. I am now praying that
the results will reflect that we, as a country, have figured out that we can do
far better, than what we have endured for almost four years.
Pray. Vote. And then continue to live the values you
voted for, knowing that in the end, thank God, love wins.
John
P.S. I am writing a positive, forward looking prayer
for November 4th (or whenever the results are complete).
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