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Dear Friend, One symbol of our liberty is the privilege to choose our leaders. Although it is a simple act, voting comes with a significant impact. We are to submit to our governing authority, thus, it is imperative we first seek God's direction. He has set up the order by which we are governed, so let us honor Him by choosing people of good character and integrity. These qualities will be reflected in the fruit of their labor. "Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God." Romans 13:1 Let us remember to lift our officials up in prayer, asking God to grant them wisdom, direction and, if needed, salvation. We must also remember that the believer holds the key to turning our country back to God. The Scriptural promise assures forgiveness of sin and healing in the land; however, that promise is conditional! It is not the unbeliever who must turn from evil, but the children of God who must humble themselves, pray, seek and repent! ".if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to prayer made in this place. For now I have chosen and sanctified this house, that My name may be there forever; and My eyes and My heart will be there perpetually." 2 Chronicles 7:14-16 Let us celebrate our freedom by exercising our right to vote for those who would be seated in authority! "When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when a wicked man rules, people groan." Proverbs 29:2 Integrity means the absence of duplicity and is the opposite of hypocrisy. If you are a person of integrity, you will do what you say. Chuck Swindoll of INSIGHT FOR LIVING explains that what you declare, you will do your best to be. Find out why integrity also includes financial accountability, personal reliability, and private purity in the FREE article, "A Battle for Integrity": http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Insight_for_Living/Article.asp?article_id=440 UNDERSTANDING THE TIMES' Jan Markell states there are a number of equal-opportunity, cross-denominational deceivers making the rounds today, and pulling in substantial amounts of money. Jesus told His disciples on the Mt. of Olives (Matthew 24) that a primary sign of the "last days" would be deception - and we are drowning in it. There seems to be a longing in all people for the supernatural and the experiential. The words of the snake in the Garden still hold true - man still wants to be like God! Read more in her FREE article, "Equal Opportunity Deceivers": http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Understanding_the_Times/Article.asp?article_id=827 May the Lord richly bless you! The Oneplace.com Team http://www.oneplace.com Listen for Life! ____________________SUBSCRIPTION INFO_______________________ * This newsletter is never sent unsolicited. To unsubscribe from this newsletter immediately, simply click on the link below. If this link is not clickable, simply cut and paste it into the address bar of your browser. http://www.salememail.com/unsub/138/<ATT:ID>.aspx * Copyright � 2004 Salem Web Network and its Content Providers. All rights reserved. <ATT:ID> ____________________________________________________________ TRINITY COLLEGE & SEMINARY OFF CAMPUS & ONLINE Experience Personal & Ministry Growth Through Bible-Focused Degree Programs Associate and Bachelor of Arts Master of Arts, M.Div., Doctor of Arts, Doctor of Ministry http://l.salemweb.net/tcs2003tr/footer/ ____________________________________________________________ Questions or comments can be sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
