Dear Governor Rick Perry,
First, let me congratulate you on your bid to be the Republican Presidential nominee. You have done some incredible things in Texas during your governorship, and I believe your conservative policies would greatly progress our country if you are selected to be the next president. I love politics, and I am excited to watch the upcoming campaign season.
I have been meaning to write this letter to you since “The Response” that was held at Reliant Stadium a few weekends ago. I was very impressed by your desire and drive to host such an event. I can only imagine, and I have seen some of the negative attacks toward you and your reputation because you put so much into this event. However, as an evangelical Christian, it is encouraging to watch leaders humbly admit that they are not solely responsible for governing the people in their cities, counties, states, or nations, but it is only by the wisdom and power given to them by God Almighty that leaders can rule responsibly. Not too many leaders will acknowledge the verses in Romans 13, which state all authority is instituted by God. I believe your efforts to coordinate “The Response” show that you do truly acknowledge God’s sovereignty.
Governor Perry, I would like to warn you. Please do not “play games” with Christian evangelicals. I understand that planning for “The Response” started back in December of 2010, but you have to admit that the timing of this event was rather coincidental, considering your announcement to run for president came just a week after “The Response.” I hope that your motivation to work hard and coordinate this successful event was pure. You truly wanted Americans to exercise God’s Old Testament challenge given in 2 Chronicles 7:14.
“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”
Governor Perry, I am going to give you the benefit of a doubt and believe that you truly do have a desire to serve God Almighty as a political leader, but please do not use God to achieve your political desires. He deserves more respect than to be used for political gain.
Respectfully,
Stuart Saulters
