Should We Talk Religion and Politics?

Recently a friend posted on her social media a question:
Should we talk religion and politics?
Many people responded differently, some tiptoed around the topic saying they kept silent so as not to offend or argue. Many would rather walk away and not engage.

Of course, I responded, "Not me. Religion and politics are my favorite topics."
As Christians, we must engage in the culture not retreat from it.
How can we expect to impact the culture for the Kingdom of God if we retreat?
The prophets of the Old Testament did not retreat from the culture.
They confronted it, speaking God's truth in love as directed by the Holy Spirit.
John the Baptist confronted the culture and sin of the King.
Nathan, the prophet, was sent by the LORD to confront King David over his sin with Bathsheba. King David repented of his sin and turned back to God.

Confronting the culture and speaking truth will cost us something. It usually cost the prophets in the Bible their very lives.

In America, we still have the freedom to speak out. But, the cost is getting greater. Christians are losing employment, conservatives are being thrown out of restaurants, and widows of 911 heroes are being cursed at on the streets. Should we, as Believers, retreat?

NO, God forbid.
We have to be like the prophet Nathan, in faith and led by the Spirit of God to speak to those in authority confronting the sin that is destroying the souls of our fellow people and our nation. For if not us, who? For is not now, when?

But we must be Holy Spirit filled. The battle raging today is not between flesh and blood but spiritual in nature. Why do you think that groups of witches are casting spells on judges and our government leaders? If the witches know that the battle is spiritual and they are using spiritual weapons, shouldn't God's people also be using spiritual weapons of warfare?

What are the spiritual weapons we should be using?
PRAYER!!! That is the greatest weapon. It is the very power of God being unleashed on this earth yet Christians will neglect it. It's time to pray fervent and effective prayers. The fervent prayers of the righteous avails much. (James 5:16)
WORD OF GOD - the sword of the Spirit.
We need to be praying scripture and releasing the Word of God into the atmosphere to combat the spiritual enemies raging against righteousness.
We must stand. It is not the time for Christians to be silent. We must stand for truth, justice, and righteousness. We must exercise our privilege and right to vote.
That is our voice!
This coming election, it is imperative that all Believers and Followers of Jesus Christ pray over our government leaders, our nation, and this election. Pray against fraud and demonic influence. Pray that God intervenes and has mercy on our nation. Pray for righteous men and women to take positions of authority so that we can live peacefully. And come election day, show up and vote. Cast and pray over your ballot and then we stand back and watch God work on our behalf. To Him be all glory, honor and praise.

Proverbs 29:2 When the godly are in the authority, the people rejoice. When the wicked are in power, the people groan.

 I Timothy 2:1-2 - I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—  for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 

Christians, will you join me from now until November 6 to pray for our nation and over the election and will you stand with me and cast your ballot for Biblical standards and righteousness? For the sake of my nation, family, friends and for Israel, I pray that you will.

Love,
Yolanda