Remember Remember the 5th of November.

The words of a British rhyme about the 5th of November when a conspiracy to blow up British parliament. It’s history not pretty, is traditionally held as the remembrance of the saving of the King and royalty. Recently, the character of Guy Fawkes was revived in the film V for Vendetta, the films hero uses the image of Guy Fawkes to remove a powerful modern fictitious new world order. Today in the real world, the 5th of November will be the day after the US presidential election. The day after probably one of the most interesting presidential election, and especially the election that’s primary focus has been centered on change.

Change. It is evident that the American people, want change. This is why I would ask for people to remember the 5th of November. The 5th of November is the day after the votes have been counted and the results are in. It is the day when the world will find out who will take the office of one of the most powerful figures on the planet earth. For some the 5th of November will be celebratory, for others, disappointing. For me I believe it is a day, like any other day, to vote.

Yes to vote.

The day after the election.

Everyday we have the power to vote. I find it somewhat humorous that our votes hold the image of elected Presidents.

Everyday you vote with your dollar. Where the money goes, how much, to whom and on what, are all things that elevate the importance of its recipient. Economy and Oil are the tops of everyone’s issues lists this year, the reason why is the dollar vote.

So how is this an opportunity?

To be quite frank, its the opportunity for the church, (i.e. body of Christ, believers, disciples, followers of Christ, other, etc.) to make what is important to the heart of God important to the lobbyists, representatives, members of Congress, city officials, Wall Street advisors, investors, presidents, rulers and others.

How does this work one may ask?

It works by where you vote. Buy from the companies that have non-exploitive and fair working condition policies for the goods manufactured. Write letters to people who will hold companies accountable. Write letters to your favorite companies and express your desire for them to change or support for their products may be stopped. Buy local. Shop fair trade. Consume wisely. These are economic changes any American, any human being can use to help create a better culture centered on the common good. Remember remember to Vote this 5th of November. And the 6th, and 7th, and 8th and so on.