2021-11-28 20:41:45
When I told God I would do anything for him, I meant it. It’s not easy to look at the daunting task of running for office. There were many days of wrestling with the spirit and asking, “You want me to do what?”
I know this about me:
I am not driven by power or prominence; I am driven by love for the people. My record and work show that I have fought with my blood, sweat, and tears, side-by-side, in defense of principles with Utahns all over the state. As a result, I have a deep endearing love for you.
I trust myself. I don’t think we have time to gamble with anyone we cannot trust. Time and again, Utah has become an embarrassment with betraying politicians who placate to the most trusting, often on grounds of religious affiliation.
I obey God’s invitations for me. I trust that he will provide a way for me to do and be all I can become in what any task requires. I have to answer to Him at the end of the day. I run, not because I was asked to by man (though that is true from many), but because He asked me to.
At times like this you find out who you can trust and who your real friends are. As painful as it is, it’s necessary. I thank those who have stood beside me and believed in me. I will stand with all of Utah, regardless because pettiness does not matter here. There’s too much at stake.
Maybe this is not about winning (though we desperately need good people in there). If there’s a better candidate or I’m not meant to win, I will back out. It’s not an ego thing for me. But I can assure you I will fight for this, especially as directed to through the spirit.
And so on this sabbath day, I remember that I don’t make decisions based on Satan’s tactics but God’s. My decisions are based on peace and not fear. God’s ways are not always our ways. And in the end, we will see His miracles. I pray to be of assistance in any way I can.
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