King of Kings and Lord of Lords,
I bow before You to present this supplication, prayer,
intercession and thanksgiving for the men and women in high positions and
government offices, that I may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and
dignified in every way.
God
I thank You for establishing Your natural law in the beginning. We were made
through, for and held together by Christ. Jesus, the Personal and eternal
Creator made all things, causing order and ordinance to exist in every sphere
of life. Due to inherent sinful corruption, it is impossible for people to
neither be autonomous nor oppose natural law without chaotic consequences.
Certain truths are “inalienable” and “self-evident” based upon the “Creator’s endowment.”[1]
God
from the days of old it is You who has set the rulers in place. When the Israelites
sought a human king, desiring to be ruled like the other nations You said, “You may indeed set a king over you whom the
Lord your God will choose.” We have set a president and government
officials over us whom You have chosen.
Cause
President Obama, the federal government, the state governments and the local
governments to cry out to You; echoing Solomon’s prayer, “Give your servant therefore an understanding mind to govern your
people, that I may discern between good and evil, for who is able to govern
this your great people.”
Stabilize
our nation by making our leaders be men and women that possess the knowledge
and understanding of justice. Cause leaders that mislead the upright into evil
to fall into their own pit of destruction.
By justice let President Obama build up the land. Humble him so that he may be honorable. Surround
our president with wise counsel. Shield him from falsehood and wicked
officials.
Maintain
justice in our judicial system. Your righteousness is the standard of justice. You
have made it so that the natural law sets precedence for fairness and equity.
Bring justice to our human relationships. Guide our judicial system to turn
their back on bribery and favoritism; speaking and standing for consistency,
mercy, and protection of the poor, weak and defenseless.
God, You have seen
thousands of poor citizens and immigrants be mistreated by wicked rulers that
are like roaring lions and charging bears. Rid our nation of cruel oppressors
and call forth compassionate, servant leaders, who put off greediness and
strife because they trust in You.
Guide the citizens to keep the law and not praise the
wicked. Cause all of us, both leaders and citizens, to confess and forsake our
transgressions so that we may obtain mercy. Make us fear You, the Almighty
Lord, so that we do not fall into calamity.
As believers, cause
us to obey Your will by subjecting ourselves to every human institution. Give us
the faith to honor everyone; to love the church; to fear God; and to honor the
president.
Replace our fear with
boldness. Indwelt with Your Holy Spirit, we are the light of the World! Help us
to do good without grumbling or questioning, so that we may silence the
ignorance of foolish people; be blameless and innocent, children of God in the
midst of our crooked and twisted generation; and so that the nation may see our
good works and give glory to our Father in heaven. Holding fast to the Word, let us live free
from the power of sin as servants of Christ. Burden each of us to seek the welfare
of the cities, towns and country sides that God has placed us in; praying to
the Lord on its behalf, for in its well-being we will find well-being.
Thank
You for America and the freedom that it has brought to many generations. Thank
You that Your Word is continually proclaimed here and abroad because of that
freedom. I praise You for Your sovereign work throughout our history as a
country. “Praise the Power that has made
and preserved us a nation”![2]
Through no merit of our own, You have been good and kind to us.
Have mercy on America
the Beautiful that often reeks of self-righteousness, rebellion and wickedness.
May leaders and citizens alike, value good and not evil; righteousness and not
wickedness. In the land of the free and the home of the brave, let our thoughts,
motivations, actions, leadership and follower-ship be a testimony that it is “In our God that we trust!”[3]
To God the Almighty
be all the glory, forever and ever! Amen.
[1] Eckel, Dr. Mark.
"Holding Power Loosley ." Lecture, Politics and the Christian from
PCULD, Denver, October 18, 2012.
[2] 1814, Francis Scott Key.
"Star Spangled Banner Lyrics - USA Flag Site." All Things American.
http://www.usa-flag-site.org/song-lyrics/star-spangled-banner.shtml (accessed
November 13, 2012).
[3] Ibid.
Scriptures that shaped this prayer: 1
Timothy 2:1-2; Proverbs 28-29; 1 Kings 3:7-10; Deut. 17:15; Jer. 29:7; Matthew
5:14-16; Philippians 2:14-16; Romans 13:1-7; 1 Peter 2:13-17; Genesis 1-11;
Colossians 1:15-17; Genesis 3; Deuteronomy 16, 17 & 19; Isaiah 59.
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