It seems inevitable that Barack Obama will be our next President. Some of my previous posts should indicate clearly what I think about the election results. But we do not base our joy or sense of identity on presidents or any other political leaders. What is clear from Scripture is that God is sovereign and no one comes to a position of power apart from the wise providence of God. That does not mean that all kings, presidents, senators, and judges are good or qualified. History and the witness of Scripture prove this.
What is also clear from Scripture is that it is the duty of Christians to honor those in civil leadership (Romans 13:1-7). This does not mean that the ruler's character is always worthy of honor. Nor does it mean that we are to obey the authorities if obeying them would put us at odds with what God has commanded. But all things remaining equal we must pray for our new president whether we voted for him or not.
So here is how I intend on praying for President Obama:
1. That he and his family will be kept safe from harm.
2. That he will seek to honor the Lord in his governing.
3. That he will be wise.
4. That he will surround himself with wise advisors.
5. That he will repent of his position on abortion.
6. That he will take seriously the threat of evil-doers against the U.S.
7. That he will sever ties with radicals (William Ayers) and racists (Jeremiah Wright).
While many of us will disagree with much of President Obama's decisions and beliefs we nevertheless must do what is right. If I am called to pray for my enemies then I can certainly pray for my president.
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Well said. As a side note, I don't find anything in scripture regarding Nancy Pelosi :)
Ric,
I've searched and searched. It seems that Speaker Pelosi is free game!
Glad you made it safely. Will you be in pulpit this Sunday and, if so, do you have a tie?
Ric,
I am not preaching until November 30th which will give me some time to get organized and map out a preaching plan.
I have dusted off my ties and they are ready to go. Also, I benefited from a mega-sale that Harrolds had just prior to our leaving Wichita.
Yeah, you need to get "organized" If what we saw in Wichita was you disorganized, COS better hold on to their hats :) Maybe you could start with something lite, like say, "the prophecies of Daniel and how to make them work to better your marriage". Or you could repreach that great 30 week series on " Pray the Prayer of Jabez - lose 30 pounds"
Give the kids and Karen our love. Maybe you can move back to KC when the Royals win the World Series :)
Ric,
I am thinking my 40 week series on Osteen's "Your Best Life Now" would be appropriate.
So glad you are safely in PA (well, mostly glad you are there!) Thank you for the encouragement to pray for our president elect; I know all of this but am feeling so bummed today that the USA is so "Oprahcized" and I needed this reinforcement of what I know to be true in praying for our leaders. (On a more pleasant note, we were invited to the Commer's watch party last night; Eric elected as one of the new judges in the 18th judicial district.) Blessings!
Glad you are safely ensconced in Pennsylvania. Fully expecting you to be a beacon of Truth amongst the prevalent deception and apathy (just as you were here). Praying for you and your family's well-being and REST for the next few weeks. You are in a blue state now! Thanks for keeping up the blog, and for the Godly wisdom. :) Incidentally does Karen get to lead a women's 'Bible' Study on Osteen's wife's new book? Ha.
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