Every four years or so, about this time of year, folks come to our turf to participate, report on, or just watch a race.
Currently there are some newcomers leading in this race on our turf.
Folks watching are confused. People they trust are cheering for the loud, the angry, and the arrogant even though they haven't seen them in a race like this before. And are trashing and talking bad about the very folks they cheered for in the race four years ago.
In the opposing party we have a socialist and the dishonest leading the polls.
When there is something that needs to be done these folks say vote for us and we will get someone to do it for you and even pay for it with someone else's money.
In the party I am part of we have about a dozen or so in the race. These two are leading and folks are saying one of these two is your winner. They are both campaigning with a focus on self. They both have large sums of money at their disposal. They are loud and the media listens.
They both say they have all the tools to get the job done. The evangelicals are endorsing them. The establishment does not like them. I have met both of them on multiple occasions. At first I couldn't read their hearts. It seems they are both lacking the same things I feel are necessary to be president; humility, mercy, compassion, grace, and a serving attitude.
Then there are folks that have shown over the years that they work together and have gotten projects raised.
No one has done more in the last two decades in the public arena to advance the values of faith, family, and freedom for our country than these two men. Thank you men for your accomplishments. Thank you for sticking to and standing up for the values I believe in.
As many of you know Rick is a true friend. We are about the same age. We both have and love big families. We both love and serve a big God and know He is in charge. And nobody outworks Rick when it comes to meeting and building relationships with voters.
Rick is also a true friend of our country. For 25 years he has fought to keep what made us a great country. Being from Pennsylvania he associates with working families and has never changed his mind on tackling illegal immigration. He is such a standard bearer for life, marriage, and family that we sometimes take it for granted.
Unlike other candidates Rick has strongly advocated for the continuation of the Renewable Fuels Standard mandate. Something Iowa and the rest of the country benefits from. However he doesn't promote it for picking winners and losers. He wants it continued for our national security so we are less dependent on the middle east for oil. Rick is the only candidate ISIS has targeted by name as their enemy.
Tomorrow we as Iowans have the privilege and obligation to go to our caucuses and start this process of electing our nations next leader. Remember in Iowa we don't follow polls, we determine them.
Be careful in listening to and reading those who say you must pick my winner. If you don't you will be an obstacle and throwing your vote away. I don't want you to try and pick the winner rather than following your heart and regret it the rest of your life.
Our local state newspaper said this morning they expect a 300% increase in participation tomorrow evening. There will be surprises in the results.
Around midnight last Monday night Foster, Rick, Richard, Jeff, and myself prayed together in our home. Nobody asked God about picking a winner. Everyone prayed for family, our country, and our fellow countrymen to have undivided hearts for God and His purposes. Remember what God said to Samuel, "Man looks at outward appearance, But God looks at the heart".
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