Prayer

Prayer. The spiritual leaders of our country have asked the nation to make today a national day of prayer for our political leaders and our president in particular. We live in dangerous times both within our country and from our enemies abroad. Satan has blinded the eyes of so many and has gain the hearts and minds of many that are in powerful positions. The Bible is clear that he is the prince of the power of the air at this current time. “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.” - Ephesians 6:12. The prayers of God’s people are extremely important and powerful. 

“Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment. For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Would you have no fear of the one who is in authority? Then do what is good, and you will receive his approval, for he is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God's wrath on the wrongdoer.”- Romans 13:1-4. 

Notice that Paul’s command to believers was not reliant on any of the leaders being from our favored political party. We should pray for our leaders first and foremost to have a relationship with Jesus Christ and second that they would make decisions based upon the Word of God. “Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people.” - Titus 3:1-2. 

Pray for our country and our leaders today and everyday that we may live in peace. 

Have a great day and God bless.