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Prayer #10

... for President Elect Obama:

"Pray that our nation will enjoy God’s peace and blessings during the President Obama administration. The apostle Paul instructed early believers to pray for all authority “so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity” (1Tim. 2:2 NASB). God’s will is for America to experience peace and prosperity so that we can continue to export the gospel to the nations. As we cry out for God’s mercy on our wayward nation, pray that He will allow us to be a light to the world as we finance global missions, feed and heal the world’s poor and share Christ’s love at home and abroad."

Excerpt from: 10 Ways to Pray for President Barack Obama, by J. Lee Grady

Prayer #9

... for President Elect Obama:

"Pray that President Obama’s door will remain open to the church. The loudest voice of secular culture—from Bill Maher in Hollywood to atheist in academia—would be happy if religion were removed from public life. Pray that President Obama will unapologetically welcome Christian leaders into his company and seek their counsel. And pray that false religious leaders (who claim to know Christ but deny His power) will not have his ear."

Excerpt from: 10 Ways to Pray for President Barack Obama, by J. Lee Grady

Prayer #8

... for President Elect Obama:

"Blind all evil forces assigned to manipulate our president. The specter of Islamic terrorism looms over the United States, and dark forces are ready to infiltrate. Our only hope lies in prayer to God who is able to expose and outwit the schemes of the wicked. This is truly a time for spiritual warfare! We must stand strong against the spirit of antichrist that promotes dictatorship, persecution of Christians and hostility towards Israel."

Excerpt from: 10 Ways to Pray for President Barack Obama, by J. Lee Grady

 

 

Prayer #7

... for President Elect Obama:

"Pray that President Obama will adopt pro-life convictions. Many politicians have changed their views on key issues while in office. In the 1800’s some leaders who favored slavery later denounced it. In the 1950's some who opposed racial integration later became champions of it. Even though President Obama won approval from many voters because he sanctions abortion, God could soften and change his heart."

Excerpt from: 10 Ways to Pray for President Barack Obama, by J. Lee Grady

Prayer #6

... for President Elect Obama:

"Ask for he spirit of reconciliation. Some segments of our deeply divided society want nothing to do with President Obama now that he has won the presidency. Even some Christians will be tempted to harbor resentment and nurse political grudges throughout his term in office. Pray that God will grant forgiveness and healing so that leaders on all political levels can have constructive dialogue."

Excerpt from: 10 Ways to Pray for President Barack Obama, by J. Lee Grady

Prayer #5

... for President Elect Obama:

"Pray for wise and righteous advisers to surround him. Godly leaders cannot do their job alone. Even the best leaders have failed because they trusted the wrong people. Pray that President Obama will not select his counselors based on party, race, pedigree or political cronyism but on godly character and proven wisdom."

Excerpt from: 10 Ways to Pray for President Barack Obama, by J. Lee Grady

Prayer #4

... for President Elect Obama:

"Ask God to keep our president humble. Many great American leaders became corrupt after they moved to Washington. The fatal attraction of game, wealth and power proved irresistible. The only thing that will guard a man or woman from this pitfall is humility. May God deliver President Obama from the curse of pride."

Excerpt from: 10 Ways to Pray for President Barack Obama, by J. Lee Grady

Prayer #3

... for President Elect Obama:

"Pray that President Obama will govern with God’s wisdom. God rewarded Solomon because he asked for wisdom instead of wealth, long life or vengeance on his enemies (see 1 Kings 3:11-12). Despite Solomon’s tragic character flaws, his legacy was wisdom. We can ask God to give our president the same grace."

Excerpt from: 10 Ways to Pray for President Barack Obama, by J. Lee Grady

~posted by Barb Weatherwax

Prayer #2...

... for President Elect Obama:

"Cover his wife and daughters in prayer. It is not easy to live under constant media scrutiny. Pray for President Obama’s wife, Michelle, and their two daughters, Malia and Natasha, as they face invasive cameras, nosy reporters, maniacal fans and dangerous enemies."

Excerpt from: 10 Ways to Pray for President Barack Obama, by J. Lee Grady

~posted by Barb Weatherwax

What now?

This is the question on the minds of many of us who couldn't bear to watch the election news on Tuesday evening and woke up with a feeling of dread.  I make no apologies for my opinions about our president-elect BUT I was reminded by Todd Cullen that God makes or breaks a leader...Daniel 2:20-23. 

I was reading a blog this morning (http://christianschooljournal.blogspot.com) and this one sentence jumped out at me: " Sound doctrine transcends political ideology, party affiliation, and cultural and ethnic identification. In this sense, Christianity is always trans-political and trans-cultural."   This is what I've been saying all along, just not with the big words! (Remember I work with kids...we keep it simple). 

I was talking to some of our teens in Bluffton last night about this exact concept.  (I love that they are paying attention to issues and have opinions!) One of the girls explained that her reason for liking Obama over McCain was because she supports abortion...and that the Republicans ruined our country, but was unable to explain why she believed this...just that all our financial problems are the sole result of Republicans.  (NOTE:  I am not a registered Republican or Democrat...or anything else...I vote based on my Christian values).  It was a heated discussion to say the least...she even walked away in anger because we disagreed.  After explaining that our opinions are not personal attacks and that we respected her right to have an opinion, she came back.  I just wanted her to understand that in forming our values and opinions we should be listening to what God says to us, not what others are telling us and we NEED TO DO OUR HOMEWORK.  I want our young people to LEARN to make EDUCATED decisions based on what they KNOW, not solely on what they hear from others and read in the media.  Our kids need to know that decisions must be a result of what we know to be right and true...as told to us in God's Word! We are responsible to teach our students how to think biblically and how to apply biblical thinking to specific issues and LIFE. 

But the great thing about our God and this country is that we have the freedom to choose what we believe. I know what I believe...God will bring glory to His kingdom...in spite of our government leaders...Republican, Democrat or otherwise.  HE REIGNS.  PERIOD!

© 2009 Barb Weatherwax