Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. 1 Timothy 2:1-2, NKJV

Anyone who knows me knows that I am a theological, Biblical, social, and political conservative. Some who know me best might even describe me as an ultra-conservative in each of these areas. Since my conversion in 1977, I have studied the Bible consistently, and have done my best to base my beliefs, behavior, convictions, and confidence in the Bible as the final authority in all areas of life.

I make this disclaimer as a foundation for the following comments. I have been listening with keen interest to the political pundits as they have made their opinions on recent events in the political arena. There has been a vocal outcry calling for President Biden to withdraw his name as the democratic nominee in the upcoming presidential election. Up until yesterday he has stated adamantly that he would not withdraw, but that all changed yesterday when he said that he would no longer run for office in November.

I have been scouring social media since his announcement, and I must say that I have been appalled at some of the remarks I have read. It has become increasingly clear in the past months that Biden’s mental capacities have diminished greatly. His performance in the presidential debate was certainly a wake-up call for any who might have doubted this reality. But instead of getting on social media and bashing him, we need to have compassion for his present condition and pray for him and his family as they go through this traumatic time.

We are admonished in the Bible to pray for those in positions of political authority, whether we agree with them or not. I am one who disagrees with practically everything the democratic party has come to stand for in recent years, but that does not give me the right to bash those in that party, and it certainly doesn’t give me cause to ridicule a politician, or anyone else for that matter, when it becomes obvious that their mental capacities are diminishing.

When it comes to casting our votes for the politicians of our choice, I will vote for those who hold closest to Biblical principles and values. I will vote for those who stand for traditional family values, and conservative Biblical convictions. But I will pray for all those running for office, that God would give them divine guidance and draw them to those Biblical values that made this country great.

Join me in prayer today for the Biden family. Any person who has had to stand by and watch a loved one go through the heartache of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease knows the pain of this horrific condition. Pray for their strength as they care for him in what will certainly be an extremely hard road ahead.

And please, let’s use the opportunity we have in sharing our thoughts on social media to be uplifting, encouraging, and compassionate. The world is filled enough already with hatred and verbal viciousness without me joining the fray. We are representatives of the Lord Jesus Christ – let’s let His light shine through us.

Until next time:

Blessings!