Only 50 Weeks Until The Election

Please remember to pray for the coming election. I know that it is easy to become frustrated with politicians and the political process (just read my blog sometime!) but there is so much at stake with each election. Some really great strides have been made in the defense of the unborn under the current administration and great strides have been made in the appointments that have been made to the Supreme Court. We must not lose these gains, but instead press forward to extend them.

We have been afforded a great privilege in the United States. We have a role to play in the selection of those who govern us. When the church has avoided the polls in protest or apathy we have paid dearly.

I have been interested in politics for quite a while and have at different times been fairly active in trying to change what is happening in this country. While writing letters, making phone calls, and other forms of activism are important, I have learned that the only thing that really impacts reality and outcomes in the political arena is prayer. The Bible says that God directs the heart of our governors where He wants them to go. I have sanctified each Tuesday (with the exception of Christmas Day and New Year's Day) between now and the election as a special day of prayer and fasting on behalf of the coming election. I would encourage you to join me if you can.

Here are some of the things that I pray regularly for our elected officials and for the election:

- That God will give our leaders wisdom in the enactment of just, wise, and godly laws.
- That God will protect our leaders and their families.
- That God will forgive us for the sin of abortion and will cause our leaders to outlaw this shameful practice.
- That God will give our leaders wisdom in the realm of international relations.
- That God will give us leaders that fear and love Him.
- That God will expose the corrupt, self-serving, and traitorous leaders that hold office and will replace them with godly men that will serve our nation with wisdom.
- That God will make HIS choices for our elected officials evident to His people.

One of the things that I believe hinders us in voting is that we are so busy that we don't have time to find out about the candidate's stances. As we near the election I will gather this information and post it on my blog. In the meantime, don't grow weary in praying that God's will will be done in the coming elections, and continue to pray for our leaders that are already in office.

I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity. This is good and pleases God our Savior...

2 Timothy 2:1-3