Today is Election Day; Americans will choose their next President/Vice President, vote on senators, representatives, and judges whose term will end 2025, as well as vote on several proposed amendments. It has been a very challenging journey due to all the political rhetoric and character smearing flowing from both parties, biased national leaders, and the media. Enough! Frankly, the candidates from both parties are flawed, but aren’t we all when compared with Jesus? Therefore, my quest over the past year has been to discern truth from lies and represent the heart of God with my vote.
Oh, how I long for the character of Jesus to transform human lives, so we can live in a way that honors and emulates our Creator. Yet, I know according to Scripture, the Lord uses believers and unbelievers to further his righteous plans for saving the world. No one stands in God’s way or forces his righteous Hand. His will be done!
So, even though I have voted for the policies, principles, and values that more closely align with God’s standards clearly revealed in Scripture, I pray for God’s will and choice to be served in whomever wins this election. My hope is not built on a human being or party platform; my hope is built on Jesus’ blood and righteousness. All other ground is sinking sand! I pray for you to join me in that prayer. So, let’s remember:
2 Chronicles 7:14 NLT “Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins
and restore their land.”
Prayer: Lord, we confess our failure to honor you by our actions as a
nation; forgive our sin against you and one another. Holy Spirit, turn us from wickedness and help us hunger for righteousness. Your children are to be salt and light and work for the salvation of this fallen world. America was to be an example of righteousness; ordered and ordained by you alone. So, Lord, we need to elect the leader you have chosen to use for your purposes.
By this election, please raise up the leader whom you intend to use to further righteousness in this nation. We have lost our way! Please exalt the leader who will bring the greatest support for godly principles and values, promote human responsibility for faith, country, family, and neighbors. Position a President who will proclaim your design for marriage and family, as well as protect the life of the unborn.
Lord, you have all authority in heaven and on earth. We love you, worship you, and cling to your promise to protect our religious freedom so we can fulfill your commission to go into all nations and make disciples. Use this President to open doors for us, Lord, to go into government, civic organizations, schools, and workplaces to share about your love and plan for redemption. We have been unrighteously limited and sometimes shut out of these places; forbidden to influence others in the Spirit of Truth. Please use this leader to open doors for the proclamation of your Word to permeate this world.
We pray for this new President to adhere faithfully to our alliance with Israel. May no work of evil sway or influence this nation to forsake our call to protect your people and pray for the peace of Jerusalem. As well, may this President demand respect for the Jews in this nation and be willing to take action against any threat.
We know evil will fight to the end, but please protect the children called by your name from the active work of evil to rob, steal, destroy. Protect and empower our law enforcement and military servants; strengthen our military and cause our Commander-in-Chief to demand and position godly leaders with integrity. Secure the borders of our land and place a boundary that is strictly enforced. Help this President enact penalties for lawlessness across our land.
Inspire our President to rebuild our economy and demand the government become fiscally responsible with the precious and sacrificial tax dollars of our citizens. For anyone living in this country, may they be held accountable to work for the well-being and welfare of the country rather than use it for corrupt and selfish practice. Restore our hearts in your love and restore this land by your Mighty Outstretched Hand in Jesus’ name. Amen.