Politics are made up of a bunch of humans who are also fallen and in need of a Savior. If all my trust goes into whoever our next president is, then I’m bound to be disappointed. But if I can fix my eyes on Christ, I know this is a sure foundation, this isn’t going to be rattled, that God’s going to be with me whether it’s Hillary [Clinton] or [Donald] Trump or a third party. The presidents [change], the government [changes], but God’s still the same. Does that mean we don’t have responsibility? Not at all. But first and foremost, where’s your trust?

CCM: This circles back to facing real decisions of who we follow these days. There is this passage in Philippians 2 about adopting the mindset of Jesus, the Anointed. Paul ends the passage with, “So you may shine like stars across the land.”
MD: And what would make you shine? If you fought for the issues and your guy won and you celebrate? That doesn’t make you shine. You know what will make you shine? Even if the person that you hoped for didn’t get elected, if you were still confident and joyful and loved the people on the other side of the issue. That’s what makes you shine.

CCM: Anything else you want to add or feel like we omitted?
MD: When we say, “follow,” some people will probably assume we are thinking action—these are the actions that Jesus requires of you. I just want to be certain people understand what I mean when I say, “following.”

We talk about finding God’s will for our lives. He’s like this cosmic pirate who’s hidden His will for my life and I have to go through all these booby-traps to find it. [But] I think following is more like finding God’s life for your will, not finding His will for your life. In other words, instead of thinking of following God as making all the right choices so that you go down the right paths, to me, it’s more like I need to let God’s life into my choices. I need to let His life in. I need to let His peace in. I need to let His joy in.

So His will for our lives is this daily “Yes” to God. And the reason I can say that is because I believe God is way more interested in our hearts than He is in our careers. I really hope people walk away from this [conversation] believing that his or her loveliness to God doesn’t rise and fall with their usefulness to Him.

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Andrew Greer is a multiple Dove Award-nominated singer/songwriter, respected author, and co-creator of the innovative Hymns for Hunger tour with Cindy Morgan, raising awareness and resources for hunger relief organizations in hundreds of cities across the country. On tour, Andrew has shared the stage with folks like Amy Grant, Brandon Heath and Andrew Peterson. His songs have been recorded by artists like Jaci Velasquez, Seth & Nirva and Nic Gonzales (of Salvador). And his first book – Transcending Mysteries – co-authored with Ginny Owens, was published by Thomas Nelson in 2015. Andrew is also host of CCM Magazine’s “Features on Film” series, featuring one-on-one conversations with some of music’s biggest artists. For more information visit: andrew-greer.com or hymnsforhunger.com.

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  1. Lisa Mericle Graham

    These guys are the REAL deal. Love God, their families, and their fans. Always encouraging with their lyrics, and willing to talk about topics most sweep under the rug. I have been one of their fans since “The Light Meets The Dark” and they just keep getting better and better. Great article about God loving guys who walk out their faith through their music, and give glory to God in everything.

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