What I want my daughter to know this election season...

The other day my 5 year old daughter came home and said, "I hate Donald Trump!" Immediately I said, "Whoa, we don't hate anyone!"

I love politics, history, and this great country we live in, but I try very hard not to talk politics in front of my kids.  It is very important to me that they grow up to be learners so that they can make their own informed decision.  Also, I don't necessarily think the world needs a 5 year old's version of my point of view.

What I do know is that this election has been so venomous that my daughter came home telling people that she hated one of the candidates.  It wouldn't have mattered to me which candidate she was talking about.  I don't want hate in my house! (We have enough fighting as it is!)

We are working hard to raise daughters who are strong, independent, self-confident, competent in their decision making, and amazing women of God. We are also working hard to raise boys who are respectful, honest, strong, and amazing men of God.  We all fall short in our pursuit.  The goal is NOT perfection, but growth and hope in Jesus.   Hate will only cloud their view.

So, my little girly and I talked about how important it is to show people love, and pray for them.  I want my daughter to learn that no matter who the leader of our country is, we pray for them.  Being the president is a big job, and they can use all of the prayers they can get.

We've lived through bad presidents before, and I am not worried about the result of this election because, "My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus' blood and righteousness..."

If anyone takes time to read this, can I encourage you to remind your kids (and maybe yourself) that when we speak venomous words it really just hurts ourselves and those around us. Spreading hate will never make this world a better place for the ones we love.




"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land."  2 Chronicles 7:14