On May 26 of this year I was faced with the following thought from the Lord. "why do you expect others to serve, why won't you" when I was praying to Him about a conservative to run for US Senate in TN. We have 2 RINOs in our delegation.
I laughed but then took the thought seriously. I began to meditate and pray and really seek the Lord. I took the thought to my peers, Life group coaches, and my pastor, as well as to Pastor Joe Champion from Texas.
I did not know where to begin because I was not really active except that I vote, I post via social media, I listen to talk radio, I worked for Santorum and Romney and a local politician that made a run for the US House. I actually don't know anyone on the inside. Of course Ive attended TEA Party and tax rallies through the years also.
Well, it's official. I am a candidate for US Senate in TN. I am being vetted by 60+ groups and it's down to one other guy and I to challenge incumbent Lamar Alexander who is a career politician.
I have spoke at a few different events over the past few weeks, met some interesting folks in the political arena, and people are getting excited. I am an average American, an everyday Tennessean and everyone I meet and speak to say that's what they are looking for.
I was interviewed last week on air by the host of the number 1 radio show in Middle TN. This is completely grassroots but we feel that it is a calling that God has placed on us and He has given me this huge dream to chase. Everyday doors are opened for us and we walk through them. Just a few months ago I didn't know anyone in politics really and now I meet these folks and many of them heard my interview last week and loved it.
We know it's an uphill climb but if it's of God then it'll happen if we do our best. I am certainly a conservative, a constitutionalists, and think I can represent the sovereign state of TN well in DC. Wendy was skeptical at first but then saw God moving in our prayers and in opening doors and she too is excited.
Logos are being designed, blogs and videos uploaded, scheduled speaking engagements being set, and all sorts of planning and such is happening. It's stressful at times but so fulfilling.
If you don't have a dream then seek God for one and when he gives it to you press forward full throttle. It's still early but this has been very fulfilling.
When I was in high school I had the dream of being a Senator but thought I'd have to be a military man and a college educated man to meet that dream. All along the way I thought it was a high school fantasy and now I am believing that it was a seed that the Lord planted all those years ago and he has brought me to where I am at His way and not my way.
All that pulpit time gave me invaluable public speaking opportunities that I would have never have had before. Don't get me wrong, I do mix religion and politics because my politics are based on biblical principles so my speeches speak of God and His Word.
Pray for us! If you think we are crazy then that is fine but pray for us.
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