Well everyone knows how upset I am about the way the election went. I feel a lot of things, among them dissapointment (in my fellow Americans and even my own family), fear, annoyance and irritation. And you know what, that’s okay. I don’t want you to try and convince me that I shouldn’t feel that way. I am sick of hearing why I am wrong, these are my feelings so leave me alone, I will feel them as long as I need to. That being said, I know I can’t stay in this funk forever or my husband might leave me. I don’t count myself as Pentecostal or charasmatic. I go to an Anglican church about twice a month by myself, and if Ryan was with me on it and my family wouldn’t disown me, I would so be Catholic. I love the PH church, grew up in it but it’s just not my thing, not the best form of worship for me.
All that to say that I received this from one of our Prayer Directors (I work for the Pentecostal church) and it really comforted me. Since this is MY blog I am posting it and if you don’t like it, please keep your comments to yourself bc I don’t know how to close them.
From: Dr. James A. Roberts
iWIN Director, Rocky Mountain Conference
Presidential Prayer
I, like most conservatives, am disappointed in the way the elections turned out. It seems like nearly everything and everybody that I voted for went just the opposite direction. It would be very easy to let a root of bitterness creep in, but we cannot and must not allow that to happen. As Christians we must pray for the new president, as Scripture commands. What should we pray for?
President elect, Obama claims to be Christian, however many of his stances are far from Christian, i.e., abortion, same sex marriage, etc. Pray that he has a true conversion. Pray that those with strong Christian beliefs be protected and not be relabeled “radicals” “bigots” and such. Pray that God would use President elect Obama to bring peace to our society in order for the Gospel to flourish. The black liberation theology, which Obama sat under for many years at his church and to my knowledge, has not disavowed, is not Christian. Some of the positions he has taken and acted upon are destructive of Christian faith. However, a study of the life of Paul shows that God is able to get one’s attention and turn that life around. Pray that it be so with President elect Obama.
Pray that God will bless President-elect Obama’s life, family, and new leadership role. May the One True God speak to Obama’s heart on a daily basis as he makes policy and serves this nation, still the best nation on earth. Prayer is key!
Pray the new leadership will have a cleansing effect on the church in the United States. Sometimes we do not get the leader we want, but rather the one we deserve. We must not put our faith in politicians and or politics. We must repent and trust in Jesus, Who is the head of the church and the only One Who can bring peace to this much-divided land that we call home.
President elect, Obama will soon be taking the oath of office along with a promise to uphold the constitution. Pray that God will hold him to that and that he will be blessed in keeping the oath, along with all of its promises.
Pray that God will strengthen him in every Godly venture and prevent a radical liberal agenda from making headway in our nation. Pray that he will have such a radical, true Christian conversion that he has the courage to be bold with his Christian faith in the administration of our country.
Pray that he steps up to the plate with the promise he made of listening to the other side. History shows that when one party controls both the White house and Congress the tendency is to force their agenda on the other party. Pray that Obama keeps that promise and if he does, he can be a great president.
Pray for the virtues of prudence and temperance in a culture, which seems to have a disdain for both. Pray that God’s Word will flourish in the United States of America and that God’s will be done.
Pray that Christians would not act like radicals and bigots, and will be given discernment to see God’s plan in reacting to President-elect Obama and his administration (while at the same time not sacrificing principles). Remember that these people are not our enemies. Go back and read Ephesians, chapter 6 and pray that we all keep a proper perspective.
Pray for the upholding of justice, tempered with the right amounts of mercy, for the good of the nation.
Pray for the peace and safety of this nation and pray for peace and safety for Israel.
Pray that Godly people will begin to step up to the plate and be counted. Check your hearts often. Put your hope in Christ.
Pray that all of our national leaders, both current and soon to come will truly acknowledge God, both in word and deed.
Pray that the liberal agenda on abortion, same sex marriage, etc. does not end in a “hate speech” law that would affect churches and pastors ability to speak out on moral issues.
Pray that our new president and vice president will work to establish peace; protect all the citizens of our nation, especially the weak and helpless (unborn babies), and have their speech seasoned with grace. Let all citizens of the United States exercise the freedoms we have been given by God, while at the same time showing honor and esteem to out national leaders.
Pray that President-Elect Barrack Obama and Vice President-Elect Joseph Biden, be protected from harm.
Pray that Almighty God will sit in the councils of our nation and guide our leaders in their deliberations. Certainly, God did not die last night, nor did America. God is still in charge. We are living in some of the most interesting and exciting times in the history of the world.
Father God, we pray that President Elect, Obama, his Cabinet members, Vice President Biden, Speaker Pelosi and all the members of Congress, Governors, all the members of the state legislatures, nation wide and all others whom are placed in authority over us, will take such measures as will preserve peace and Godly order in our land.
Protect this nation and it’s leaders from weapons of destruction, so that we may be a light set on a hill, illuminating the Gospel to the entire world. Give all of our leaders strength, Godly wisdom, and courage to do those things, which will serve the Kingdom of God and also the best interests of our entire nation and its people. Turn the hearts of our leaders in a right direction and help them maintain a just and righteous peace.
God Bless America
I, like most conservatives, am disappointed in the way the elections turned out. It seems like nearly everything and everybody that I voted for went just the opposite direction. It would be very easy to let a root of bitterness creep in, but we cannot and must not allow that to happen. As Christians we must pray for the new president, as Scripture commands. What should we pray for?
Pray the new leadership will have a cleansing effect on the church in the United States. Sometimes we do not get the leader we want, but rather the one we deserve. We must not put our faith in politicians and or politics. We must repent and trust in Jesus, Who is the head of the church and the only One Who can bring peace to this much-divided land that we call home.
President elect, Obama will soon be taking the oath of office along with a promise to uphold the constitution. Pray that God will hold him to that and that he will be blessed in keeping the oath, along with all of its promises.
Pray that God will strengthen him in every Godly venture and prevent a radical liberal agenda from making headway in our nation. Pray that he will have such a radical, true Christian conversion that he has the courage to be bold with his Christian faith in the administration of our country.
Pray that he steps up to the plate with the promise he made of listening to the other side. History shows that when one party controls both the White house and Congress the tendency is to force their agenda on the other party. Pray that Obama keeps that promise and if he does, he can be a great president.
Pray for the upholding of justice, tempered with the right amounts of mercy, for the good of the nation.
Pray for the peace and safety of this nation and pray for peace and safety for Israel.
Pray that the liberal agenda on abortion, same sex marriage, etc. does not end in a “hate speech” law that would affect churches and pastors ability to speak out on moral issues.
Pray that our new president and vice president will work to establish peace; protect all the citizens of our nation, especially the weak and helpless (unborn babies), and have their speech seasoned with grace. Let all citizens of the United States exercise the freedoms we have been given by God, while at the same time showing honor and esteem to out national leaders.
Pray that President-Elect Barrack Obama and Vice President-Elect Joseph Biden, be protected from harm.
Pray that Almighty God will sit in the councils of our nation and guide our leaders in their deliberations. Certainly, God did not die last night, nor did America. God is still in charge. We are living in some of the most interesting and exciting times in the history of the world.
Father God, we pray that President Elect, Obama, his Cabinet members, Vice President Biden, Speaker Pelosi and all the members of Congress, Governors, all the members of the state legislatures, nation wide and all others whom are placed in authority over us, will take such measures as will preserve peace and Godly order in our land.
Protect this nation and it’s leaders from weapons of destruction, so that we may be a light set on a hill, illuminating the Gospel to the entire world. Give all of our leaders strength, Godly wisdom, and courage to do those things, which will serve the Kingdom of God and also the best interests of our entire nation and its people. Turn the hearts of our leaders in a right direction and help them maintain a just and righteous peace.
God Bless America
