The Well Palmdale, CA

Last night in honor of the democratic process we had our 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off.  It was awesome!  We packed the Fernandezes new house, watched some football, and ate a lot of chili.  Everyone who made chili did a great job, and though I, personally, didn't win...I am fine with giving mad props to Rebalyn for her concoction.  Yes, Brad, the incumbent, fell this year and Rebalyn has now obtained the fat bling that we call the Golden Ladle.  It was so much fun that we might have to do it again before next year. 

All of this voting and lobbying that occurred last night definitely got me pumped up for voting today (though that could have just been too much chili talking).  Sarah and I got up early and headed over to our local polling place.  To be honest, there are very few times that I feel like belting out a patriotic song...but today is one. 

Standing in line with people in suits, bikers, retirees, students, women, men, black, white, Hispanic...it's always encouraging to see our nation going to the polls and casting their vote.  I thanked God today that my vote was worth the same as everyone else.  Nobody has a better or worse vote.  I heard a couple sound bites on the radio afterwords of the Presidential candidates voting, and it's cool to know that their vote counts for the same as mine. 

I was asked my opinion by Uncle Sam today, and I gave it to him...even though many races/propositions were quite tough.  It's hard to believe that the government of the most powerful nation in the world wants my opinion on how to run things and who should oversee all of it, and how my state wants me to tell them how I feel billions of dollars should be spent.  That's why we need to pray before we vote.  I know I said many "arrow prayers" (I had a prof in college who called those prayers where you say "help me God with this" arrow prayers, because they don't need explanation...they just go straight up).  I have also been praying for the candidates over these past few months.  Knowing how complicated politics truly is, and how fallen even our local and federal leaders are...it's good to know that I have a God who can provide me with clarity and administer His justice despite of how we vote.  

So if you haven't voted today...go vote.  If you didn't register...you're forgiven...pray for the voters.  If you are running for office...you are in my prayers.  Today is definitely a day where I praise God that we have a God who is just....and merciful.      

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