Christian voter guide and journal prompts

 

🕊️ Christian Voter Reflection Guide

Use these questions for prayer and study, not to endorse anyone.

1. Prayer First
   
   

• Have I asked God for wisdom before I research or decide?
  
  
  James 1:5 – “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God.”
  
  
  

2. Character and Integrity
   
   

• Does this candidate or policy show honesty, humility, and compassion?
  
  
  Proverbs 29:2 – “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice.”
  
  
  

3. Justice and Mercy
   
   

• Does it treat people fairly, protect the vulnerable, and uphold righteousness?
  
  
  Micah 6:8 – “Do justice, love mercy, walk humbly with your God.”
  
  
  

4. Value of Life
   
   

• Does it respect human life and dignity—from the unborn to the elderly, the poor, the immigrant, and the prisoner?
  
  

5. Family and Community
   
   

• Does it strengthen families, support parents, and encourage stable communities?
  
  

6. Stewardship
   
   

• Is it wise with resources, caring for creation and avoiding waste?
  
  
  Genesis 2:15 – Humanity is placed “to work and take care of” the garden.
  
  
  

7. Religious Freedom
   
   

• Does it allow people to worship and live out their faith freely without forcing belief?
  
  

8. Peace and Truth
   
   

• Does it seek unity and truth instead of fear or division?
  
  
  Romans 12:18 – “If it is possible, live peaceably with all.”
  
  
  

9. Personal Witness
   
   

• Am I responding in love toward those who disagree with me?
  
  
  John 13:35 – “By this all will know you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
  
  
  

10. Obedience Over Party
    
    

• Am I voting from conviction before God, not simply following a group or ideology?
  
  

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✍️ Journal Prompts

1. What biblical values matter most to me when I think about my community’s wellbeing?
   
   

2. How can I love my neighbor—even those who vote differently?
   
   

3. What issues stir my heart when I pray for justice or mercy?
   
   

4. How does Jesus’ teaching on the Kingdom of God shape my civic choices?
   
   

5. When I look at candidates or policies, what fruit (Galatians 5:22–23) do I see—or not see?
   
   

6. Have I checked whether my opinions come from Scripture or just media influence?
   
   

7. What would it look like to “seek first the kingdom of God” (Matthew 6:33) in public life?
   
   

8. How can I promote peace and understanding in political conversations?
   
   

9. What passages of Scripture guide me most when I think about leadership?
   
   

After the election, how will I keep serving others and praying for those in authority?