At a discount store, I overheard a
woman talking on her cell phone, “I am definitely going to vote. But it seems
like I need to do more.”
She is right. We also need to pray
about our upcoming midterm election. Please join me in praying these seven requests.
1. Pray
believers in America will return to God.
Psalm 33:12, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord,” 2 Chronicles 7:14, “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”
2.
Pray all people realize God is sovereign over
all. Daniel
2:21, “He changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up
others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the
discerning.” Psalm 33:11, “But the plans of the LORD stand firm forever, the purposes
of his heart through all generations.”
3.
Intercede for leaders who are unfairly attacked
or falsely accused. Psalm 55:22,
“Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he
will never let the righteous be shaken.” Isaiah
54:17, “no weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you.”
4.
Pray Christians will vote and not submit to anxiety about possible defeat. Philippians 4:6-7, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present our requests to God. And
the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts
and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Joshua 1:9, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged,
for the Lord
your God will be with you wherever you go.”
5.
Ask that we realize the fight is waged against
the invisible not the visible. 2 Corinthians 10:4, “The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.”
Ephesians 6:12, “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”
6.
After the election, intercede that we are faithful
to pray for those in authority.
1 Timothy 2:1-2, “I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, thanksgiving be made for all people--for
kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in
all godliness and holiness.”
7.
No matter what the results, pray we will
continue to trust in the Lord.
Habakkuk 1:5, 3:2,"Look at the nations and watch--and be utterly amazed. For I am going to do something in your days
that you would not believe, even if you were told.”
“Lord, I have heard of your fame; I stand in awe of your deeds, Lord.
Repeat them in our day, in our time make them known; in
wrath remember mercy.”
See you at the voting booth.
