Lukewarm

I had a college professor that use to say, "If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for everything." So with this year's political and financial upheaval, I've had to ask myself, "What do YOU stand for?"

This is a difficult question to answer. I'm not one to talk politics or policies. I don't like knowing that my opinions are different from someone I admire, look up to, or trust. It is the elephant in the room and lately it's starting to stink.

I learned a valuable lesson on my mission, and that was to "Follow the Brethren". I know and trust that the leadership of our Church, both worldwide and local, are called of God and will NOT lead me astray. I'm sure the children of Israel and even the Pioneers had a difficult time leaving all they held dear to follow the prophet of their dispensation. I often ask myself if I have the faith to uproot my family and what few worldly possessions we have acquired to join an exodus of the Saints.

Now although, the First Presidency WILL NOT tell us which way to vote, I know that I want to live in a world that upholds my values as closely as possible. I do have a voice and this year, more than any other, it is imperative that ALL of us have our voices heard. If we don't stand up for our morals, values and beliefs, then we will put ourselves in jeopardy of losing what we hold most dear.

Now is the time to chose a side. Now is the time to decide who and what you will support. I feel that this decision should be one of study and prayer. Please take the time to ponder your choices and then take them to the polls. Now is the time, for me especially, to not be lukewarm and to stand for something; whatever that something may be.