" 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 will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land" - 2 Chronicles 7:14
Voting is very important. But that is not the most important thing that we can do today:
Our phones have been ringing at ridiculous times of the day. Our streets are littered with people waving signs in our face. We have listened to debates, commentaries on debates, and friends' opinions on why "their" guy is the best. Now, our minds are made up. Our votes have been cast, or will be soon. So, what do we do now? Rant and rave about who votes, why they are voting, or who they are voting? No, what we do now is pray.
We pray for both of these men. Barak Obama and Mitt Romney are exhausted; and their jobs haven't even started yet. I cannot imagine leaving a bunch of opinonated people in charge of my future. But that is what they have done. So we pray for them BEFORE we know the results. I am praying that each man will find rest in a very stressful day. I pray that Jesus will give them a peace that only he can, a calmness that allows them to know God is with them. We should pray for their wives. As a wife myself, I know that when my husband is stressed and work keeps him away from home too often, it takes its toll on everyone. It makes me want to carry some of his burden. And I just plain miss him. So, we pray that these women will give their burdens to Christ, that they will find a way to lift their husband up even when they may not have seen him in several days. Both men have children, albeit at varying chapters in life. All of the kids will forever be changed by the last year. They have heard people say terrible things about their daddy. And they have also missed him being at their school functions, family get togethers, various other events. Let's pray that they will learn forgiveness for those who didn't take into consideration that this "candidate" is also their hero no matter what.
We also need to pray for our new president, whoever that may be. We know, as Christians, that God has determined the right man for the job. It is not up to us to doubt his decision. We need to pray that "Mr. President" will pray and seek God's will for our country (I know that God's Will will prevail regardless, but it goes so much smoother if we just do it His way from the beginning) I pray that the president will seek direction through God's word. I pray that this man feels the support of a country. Romans 13:1 says "everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities for there is no authority except that which God has established" This doesn't mean only if "our" guy wins.
We need to pray for each other-as fellow Americans and fellow Christians. I have seen, and sadly been guilty of, very unChristianlike behavior during the election process. First and formost, we need to search ourselves. Is their anger in our hearts? Are we living the life of Christ? Usually, once we look upward and inward, others don't seem so bad.
"A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger" Proverbs 15:1
So, Congratulations Mr. President! I support you and commit to pray for you throughout your presidential term.
