One soul at a time

When I was standing in line to vote, I noticed the folks who were waiting with me. These were my neighbors, the people in my community. As I saw their faces, I was convicted by how little I pray and share the gospel. Yes, I was using God-given means to choose politicians and laws with the best worldview, but the only permanent change that can come to this city and this nation is through a fundamental change of heart.

This article at RedState sums up the problem well:

At the end of the day, nothing will change our nation but repentance from sin.

No political victory or law passed will do it.

If I'm honest, I'm disappointed by the outcome of the election and don't want to minimize the ramifications. But God is still God. I don't want to be disappointed in Him or the Gospel, which is the power of God unto salvation. He isn't bound by the political landscape. Just look at the early church under Roman rule.

So I'm praying:

For repentance for my own heart, my city, and my country. Too often we think of huge revivals where thousands come to Christ, but we shouldn't despise the day of small things. Salvation comes to one soul at a time.

Ways to be a neighbor to my neighbors for the sake of the gospel. I'm an introvert and a chicken when it comes to talking to people. May God overcome my natural reticence and give me a love for the lost.

The Mercy Ministry House. This is a great opportunity to reach our community by offering a cup of cold water in Jesus' name and sharing the good news. Not a huge venture but, again, one soul at a time.

For believers to realize where our citizenship lies. We have hope beyond this country, beyond our system of government, beyond this life. But so many do not. Do we care about those souls?

Increased faith in God. He didn't abdicate His throne yesterday or the last 4 years, and He won't during the next 4 years. Oh for grace to trust Him more!