Pray for rulers and for all who have authority so that we can have quiet and peaceful lives full of worship and respect for God. 1 Timothy 2:2
Most of you have probably heard of Max Lucado. He is a Pastor and has written dozens of books. He has also come up with a wonderful idea - the Pray for Obama initiative. Please visit http://www.maxlucado.com/president/ and check out the prayer guide and sign your name. And then please devote a few minutes on Inauguration Day to pray for our new President.
I am asking God to give him wisdom and understanding, and to incline his heart to The Word. I am asking the LORD to draw Obama and his family to Himself, and to make Himself known to them in clear and powerful ways. I am asking God to soften his heart and open his eyes to the brutality of abortion and to be awakened to the truth that life begins at conception and should be protected.
I'm also praying that Christians in our nation would be BOLD in their faith. I'm praying that we would be salt and light, and that God would be pleased to shine His light through us. I'm praying that we who wear the name of Christ would live our lives in such a way that God is glorified. I'm praying that we wouldn't be apathetic. I'm praying that we would tell the truth. I'm praying that we would be people of integrity. I'm praying that we would love each other because God is love. I'm praying that God would revive us.
"...if my people who are called by my name 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." II Chronicles 7:14
"Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?" Psalm 85:6
"The effective prayer of a righteous person has great power." James 5:16
"The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God." Philippians 4:5-6
"Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving." Colossians 4:2
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