10 things I learned from the election

We congratulate President Obama on winning a second term as President of the United States.

After a long campaign, this is now a time for Americans to come together. It is a long tradition among Latter-day Saints to pray for our national leaders in our personal prayers and in our congregations. We invite Americans everywhere, whatever their political persuasion, to pray for the President, for his administration and the new Congress as they lead us through difficult and turbulent times. May our national leaders reflect the best in wisdom and judgment as they fulfill the great trust afforded to them by the American people.

We also commend Governor Romney for engaging at the highest level of our democratic process, which, by its nature, demands so much of those who offer themselves for public service. We wish him and his family every success in their future endeavors.

( message from the First Presidency of the church)

 

10 things I learned from the election:

1) I am blessed to live in a land where we have the ability to vote! I get to remember to show gratitude for this blessing!

 

2) God is not a Liberal or Conservative.....he is not even AMERICAN! (Ric Packard) This seems obvious now that I have heard it...but this statement helped me to gain a brighter perspective.

 

3) My Father in Heaven, his son Jesus Christ and our living prophet are the captain of my ship.

 

4) The current president of the United States has no relevance to my eternal salvation. I have the choice to live frugally even if it is not the popular practice.

 

5) I believe now more than ever that we need to unite as a country. I was deeply saddened by the invitation to sign a petition to succeed from the union. I feel living in the good ol' USA is a chance not given to many. I do not wish to further weaken our nation.

 

6) Be they conservative or liberal....white, grey, green or pink, we all believe in doing what we think is right. I will no longer be looking to find the scandal on the other side of the aisle.

 

7) Prayer is a powerful tool.

 

8) Face book is a place where feelings are easily hurt. People say and act in ways they would not if it had to be said face to face. I get to have a more positive attitude. I will focus on positing more truth (i.e the message of Christ) and less on commenting on things that I may or may not agree with.

 

9) I love being able to discuss political things and the gospel with my husband.

 

10) I am no longer a slave to one party. We need to get it together people and live our lives with purpose!  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 What did you learn? Feel free to share via comment :D