Always Personal and Never Individual

The heart of transformative change lies in recognizing a purpose beyond self-interest. For the person of faith, a vision for the world is found not in partisan ideologies but in God's intended future—a world healed, whole, and flourishing in peace. It is a vision rooted in love that seeks no personal gain, flowing instead from a deep awareness that everyone and everything is interwoven in the fabric of God’s creation. This perspective urges us to move beyond a self-contained faith and to actively seek justice, compassion, and peace as expressions of our faith in the world.

The experience of true faith in the living God is always personal and never individual. True spirituality calls us to recognize God’s presence in every person. To vote, live, and act in alignment with this, we must be willing to prioritize the well-being of others and the world over our personal gains. If we believe God wants what is good for us, how do we not understand God wants what is good for each and every living thing? This isn’t about moral superiority; it’s a response to the presence of God that embraces all people and all creation. What would it mean to vote as if the very presence of God were in our neighbor and the stranger alike, which is simply what Jesus taught?

Voting, then, is not a self-serving act but an opportunity to reflect God’s love for the world. When we embody this vision, we contribute to a future where God’s love and justice flourish through us, no matter how imperfectly. This is the journey of faith we are called to share.