056 – After the election, your prayers are more important than ever
A lot of people I've talked to are troubled about how things might develop after the Presidential election in the United States, on November 3.
Some people are worried civil war will break out. Some think there will be civil unrest and protests no matter who wins. There is a concern of voter fraud and valid votes not being counted.
The news media are always speculating and predicting all kinds of extreme possibilities.
Prayer after the election
Where does prayer fit into this and will it even matter if you pray at this point?
Yes, it will make a difference if you pray. And prayer should be at the forefront of all we think and do during the coming days and weeks.
But how should we act and pray? If your candidates win, will you gloat and feel empowered? If your candidates loose, will you react with resentment and calls of foul play? How will those attitudes affect your prayers?
OR...will you respond with grace and pray for blessings upon whoever wins, even if you didn't vote for them?
1 Timothy 2:1-4 ESV
1 First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people,
2 for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.
3 This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior,
4 who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
These wonderful Scriptures encourage not just Timothy, but you and me as well, to pray for all people, for the leaders and those in positions of authority. It doesn't say only pray for them if you voted for them and you agree with them.
All leaders need your prayers right now.
The United States is at a crossroads. We will either become more divisive or we will heal our angers and resentments and go forward together. Your prayers can make all the difference.
The right hand and the left hand
Your right hand and your left hand do not argue about who is right. The right hand can do some things by itself. Same with your left hand. But there are sometimes when they must cooperate and work together to get a job done.
The political right and the left should take a lesson from this relationship. One by itself cannot run the show without the other's input and aid.
My prayer request
Please pray for all those in government to be healed of animosity and pride, be filled with neighborly love for those in the other party, and work together to find solutions to our country's problems.
And let this prayer start with you in your dealings with those you disagree with.
In this episode...
I'd love to hear how you are praying during this important time. If you are not in the U.S., I hope you find these ideas helpful for when there is an election in your country.
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Blessings to you and thank you for your prayers,
James
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James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life.
