So, the election is just around the corner - mere days away (Won't you be glad when it's over!). In a week or less you will (we hope) go to bed knowing who won, or you will wake up the next day and find out. (Unless it's really close. I sure hope that doesn't happen!)
So - your side lost! I'm sorry! (Maybe! Depends on whether I won, right?!) Now what?
First, no nastiness toward the winners. I'm writing the first draft of this about three weeks before the election, but I'm betting that at least 40% of the population will vote for the loser in the presidential election. That means that four out of every ten people you might meet are delusional idiots - right?! Hopefully not. They may have different values than you, or be less informed, but they are fellow Americans. They are people you should care about and treat with kindness and dignity. Some of them even hold their views as a result of intelligent thought. (Imagine that!) Also, about four out of every ten people agree with you (more or less)! Maybe next time your side will do better!
Second, your candidate(s) wouldn't have solved all (or perhaps any) of the problems we're facing in this country. Our problems are huge. Some, perhaps much, of what the winning side wants may not get done.
Third, be humble. Your ideas and values may be wrong. You may be able to learn from those on the other side of the political spectrum.
Fourth, be loving toward those who won. Your turn to win will come; I can guarantee it, even if I don't like it.
Fifth, don't forget to continue to support those who are newly elected. Let them know when you support them and disagree with them. Let them know why. They are our servants, not our bosses. Pray for them. Governing well is difficult.
Sixth, be glad that we live in a land where rulers and governors at all levels come and go and no one has to go into exile or is shot or imprisoned because they were on the losing side.
May that long continue.
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