Today is election day in the UK. As citizens of a free democracy, it is our privilege to vote for our choice of government.

We have had exciting, American-style electioneering, including viewing major political leaders publicly debating on our TV screens. But while the excitement brings a certain energy to the process, I’m finding it a great relief to know that we are not at the mercy of one political party or another, but ultimately ruled by a higher government. This higher government? A spiritual one in which God governs.

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I’ll be honest with you, I’ve been dreading the American president’s State of the Union on TV this week. Don’t get me wrong, I’m interested in politics and I like following the news and staying informed about what’s going on in the United States and around the world. But recently I’ve seen so many Facebook statuses with political rants, name-calling, and frustration that my interest in politics has worn thin. (more…)