Making a Difference ... for Life

Dear

The world around us is always changing, but some things remain the same--one of those being our Christian duty to vote.

I challenge you to think about three recent events:

For years we, as Christians, have hoped and prayed for righteous Supreme Court judges. In just the last year we have seen that prayer answered through the nomination and confirmation of Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. and Associate Justice Samuel A. Alito, Jr. Who put them in office? Elected officials.

In November, this new Supreme Court will take up the case of our nation's Partial Birth Abortion Ban, which was passed by elected officials.

This month's Community Leader Profile takes a look at South Dakota's ban on abortion. This ban is a very real, tangible threat to Roe v. Wade and the resulting 33 years of death sentences for unborn Americans. Who passed this legislation? Elected officials. How will it remain South Dakota law? By South Dakotans voting for it in November.

These are all important, nation-impacting victories!

Don't be discouraged

There won't always be a marriage amendment on the ballot to get you to the polls. The results won't always seem like a victory. You won't always see immediate results from the impact of your vote.

But if you're not happy with your choices, don't sit at home moping on Election Day. Exercise your freedom to vote and see what you can do to change your options in the future.

We are often encouraged to be faithful in the small things. Voting may seem like a small thing, but it is your thing, and Americans nationwide, taking part in this small thing, are responsible for the victories I mentioned earlier. Be faithful to what is yours: vote and pray.