A weekend prayer

We are a little over a week away from an important election in our country. Contested races on the national, state and local levels have been the source of news articles and programs for months. It is important that we seek the direction of God as the selection process nears. 

This weekend, I am urging all who read this blog to spend some time in prayer for America, her leaders, and every citizen.  Pray that we may reclaim the principles upon which our country was formed. Seek God as you pray, and ask that his will be done.  Above all, let us recognize our right and our responsibility to be a part of the selection process. As a Christian, let us ever be diligent in prayer that our country will be led by those whose trust is in the Lord. 

We appreciate the prayers of all our readers, especially those in countries other than the United States of America. We can only repay your kindness by praying that God will bless your nation and its leaders, too.  Let us blend our hearts and prayers, especially in these troubled days, to following the direction of the Apostle Paul, recorded in 1 Timothy 2:1-8.

I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone— ² for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. ³ This is good, and pleases God our Savior, ⁴ who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. ⁵ For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, ⁶ who gave himself as a ransom for all men—the testimony given in its proper time. ⁷ And for this purpose I was appointed a herald and an apostle—I am telling the truth, I am not lying—and a teacher of the true faith to the Gentiles.8 I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer, without anger or disputing.

Living peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness is our goal.  May it ever be our prayer.

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