Heading out to vote…UPDATED

After reading over 100 comments and emails and posts by other bloggers, and after sleeping, praying and reading more, I’ve decided who I’m voting for.

Not telling you, though, because this is America; I don’t have to. Let us glory in the fact that – although there seems to be a mood at work (in both parties) whereby one must announce one’s allegiances loudly and with fervor or be forever suspect – I would rather remain suspect than diminish the power and civility of the crucial right that is mine and yours: the right to cast a private vote.

In truth I made up my mind with the two final things I read: this piece by Peter Robinson at National Review and this one over at Tigerhawk.

Jules Crittenden also has some thoughtful stuff up.

Election Projection is is projecting elections. Quite a task this year!

Some people are really eager to vote

Jay has a round up.

Pajamas Media has big coverage.

Go vote! Exercise your right! Then come back and I’ll have a fun round-up for you.

UPDATE: Someone asked me if there is some sort of “voter’s prayer.” I don’t know if there is or not…this is mine, but I’ll share it!

Jesus, I trust in you. Our nation is overrun with noise, chatter and misdirection. It is not easy to discern the servants from the would-be masters, to know who wishes to serve the nation and who wishes to merely acquire power. Help us to see the way with clear eyes and an open mind. Help us to cultivate silence so that we might hear your voice. Grant us peace within the tumult of the world and the chatter of its princes. Grace us with the wisdom necessary to pierce through the confusion of this age, and the frantic exhortations of the world, to see your will. Keep us always mindful of your promise to touch us and guide us with “peace beyond all understanding.” Help us to be faithful and unafraid in a fearsome time. Amen.