Introduction

As you may have noticed, Election Day in the United States is in just a couple of days. But fear not, this will not be a political post. As hard as it is to believe, there won’t even be any political ads anywhere in this article.

Believe me when I say that I understand how easy it is to feel overwhelmed by the weight of our choices in this election. The debates, the ads, the news headlines—all of them clamor for our attention, urging us to believe that this moment is the most consequential in our lives, and that the outcome will shape the very course of our future. And while this election is important, I want to offer a gentle reminder to myself and to you: As followers of Christ, our hope is not ultimately found in the results of an election, but in the One who holds all of history in His hands.

When Paul wrote to the Corinthians, he encouraged them to keep their eyes fixed on an eternal perspective, even in the face of challenges. He wrote:

Paul knew what it meant to face hardship, injustice, and suffering. And yet, he reminded the believers that, in the grand scope of eternity, even the heaviest burdens we carry today are ultimately “light and momentary” compared to the glory that awaits us. No matter how troubling or chaotic the current moment may feel, we are called to look beyond it—to fix our eyes on the One who never changes, the One whose kingdom is not shaken by election results.

The Joy of Eternal Perspective

When Jesus spoke to His disciples about worry, He urged them not to be anxious about tomorrow but to trust in God’s provision. In Matthew 6:33, He said:

This is such an important reminder for us, especially in times like these. Our first priority, our highest calling, is not to place our hope in a political outcome, but to seek God’s kingdom above all else. When we align our hearts with His, we find a peace that goes beyond the shifting tides of this world.

It’s natural to care deeply about the issues that affect our communities and our country. God calls us to be good stewards of the opportunities we have to make a difference in this world. But at the same time, we need to remember that the ultimate condition of our hearts matters more than the temporary outcomes of an election. No matter which way the results go, God is still God, and He’s still good. He is still in control. And His love for us remains constant and unshakable.

Paul encourages us:

This peace, the peace that transcends understanding, is what we can hold onto in the midst of uncertainty. It’s a peace that comes not from who sits in positions of earthly power, but from knowing that our hearts are secure in Christ, the King of Kings.

Voting with Our Hearts

So what do I mean when I suggest that you “vote with your heart for your heart”? It means that as we cast our ballots—or as we reflect on the choices we’ve already made—we remember that the most important vote we cast is not on a ballot, but in our daily walk with God. Each day, we decide where we’re placing our trust, our hope, and our sense of security.

Today, let’s choose to place those things in the hands of our unchanging Savior. Let’s remember that our identity is not defined by a political party or the outcome of an election, but by the fact that we are children of God, loved and held by Him.

No matter what happens on Election Day, let’s keep our hearts fixed on what is eternal. Let’s seek God’s kingdom first, trust that He is in control, and share the hope we have in Christ with a world that desperately needs it. Let’s vote with our hearts for our hearts, making sure that above all else, our lives reflect the unshakable hope we have in Jesus.