Today is the day. I encourage you to go out and vote, and then make sure you continue to fervently pray, our nation needs it today!
Since early this year, I have had a strong impression to spend more time in prayer. Some of my prayer time was directed toward our country. Some of it was directed toward our church, and some of it was directed toward my own family. We need to be aware of the enemy’s tactics, and ready with our shield of faith raised, to ward off any darts the enemy shoots our way. As the year has progressed, I can see specifically what God was doing in regard to each of the situations I was praying for.
When we feel impressed to pray for any situation, we should be as persistent as the problem is. In other words, we pray as though no one else was praying, even though many are. The promise in II Chronicles 7:14 holds true. If God’s people humble themselves and pray, God will heal our land. As we pray on election day, I Tim 2:1-brings 3 important things to mind. 1) We intercede for everyone, including government leaders- that is our assignment as the body of Christ. 2) Our prayers can change the spiritual climate and culture, so we can lead a quiet and peaceful life. 3) The objective of our prayer is so that God’s kingdom will be advanced and more people can come to know Christ.
So lets pray together. Today as our nation elects new leaders, we pray for them, we believe for their safety and their wisdom to turn to You God for direction and help. We pray that the fervent, healthy spiritual climate and culture can return to our nation so the result would be Your will on earth, which is for us to lead a quiet and peaceful life in our nation. We also believe that we can be the light that shines around the world, showing the love of Jesus, and that Your Kingdom God can be advanced, and people can come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. In Jesus Name, AMEN.
Remember, prayer is a divine call, a Biblical priority, and a humble privilege.