PRAY

Election Day is approaching, and there is much at stake. In many ways, the future of our nation hangs in the balance. We encourage all concerned Christians to devote themselves to focused prayer for the election, for your state, and for our nation.

Pray for the Election

  • Pray that God's people would feel the need to engage the culture and be involved in government just as Jesus taught (Matt. 5:13-16).
  • Pray that all Christians in America will register to vote for the Election (Matt. 22:21).
  • Pray that God would help all Americans realize that where the candidates stand on key issues is far more important than the party he or she belongs to and all the campaign rhetoric.
  • Pray that Americans of faith would learn the truth about every candidate's position on important issues.
  • Pray that God would make the choice between candidates clear as voters weigh these candidates and their positions against biblical values (Proverbs 3:5-6).
  • Pray that Americans of faith will vote their values instead of their political party or pocketbook (2 Chronicles 19:2).
  • Pray that the Lord would protect the election process both nationally and locally from dishonesty and fraud (Proverbs 20:23).
  • Pray that God would give us godly men and women as leaders who fear the Lord and honor Him (Proverbs 29:2).
  • Pray that God would give us leaders who value the fact that America is a beacon of hope and freedom for the entire world and that our nation must be defended (Proverbs 8:15-16).
  • Finally, pray that God will bless your efforts to engage our culture and claim it for Christ, beginning with your vote. Remember, how you vote today determines tomorrow.

Pray for Our Nation

  • Pray for our government officials (1Timothy 2:1-2). Specifically, pray for:
    • The President and Vice President
    • The Cabinet and the Congress
    • The Supreme Court and the Judges
    • Those who serve as local officials
  • Pray that all our leaders would come to know Christ and follow Him (1Timothy 2:3-4).
  • Pray that God would give our leaders wisdom and discernment as they govern (Psalm 72:1; Proverbs 21:1).
  • Pray that God will release those taken captive by Satan and give sight to those who have been spiritually blinded (2 Corinthians 4:3-4).
  • Ask Him to bring revival to the hearts and lives of the saved (2 Chronicles 7:14).
  • Ask God to soften all our hearts and make them open to the Lord (Ezekiel 36:36).
  • Pray that the innocent, the oppressed, and those unjustly treated would be rescued and protected (Proverbs 24:11).
  • Pray for policies that respect human life, the sacredness of marriage, the right to religious freedom, and that compassionately care for the needy and responsibly care for the environment (Proverbs 29:2).

Remember the prescription God gave us: "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 will forgive their sin and heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14

Our faithfulness in prayer will inevitably lead to action. As James put it: faith without works is really no faith at all. In other words, we are saved by faith alone, but a faith that saves is never alone. It involves action.

Following Jesus' teaching on our role as salt and light (Matt. 5:13-16) and our civic obligation (Matt. 22:21) has direct application to the culture and the realm of government. Our prayers and concerns for our nation should lead us to participate in government and engage the culture as often as possible. That participation includes registering to vote, encouraging others to do the same, and then voting our values. Remember, how you vote today impacts tomorrow!