Hey I have a question for you? Did you pray for our leaders today? That question was asked of me at a conference recently and I had to admit that I hadn't. Sometimes I get discouraged and allow that to seep into my heart and affect my prayer life. I begin to think (and so act) as though nothing is going to change so why bother. I become judgemental and critical.
But lately the Lord has been helping to restore my faith (and joy) in this particular area. I WANT to pray for my leaders. I believe that God honors our willingness to stand in the gap for the men and women he has allowed to carry the mantel of authority. Whether I agree with a leader or not, whether I voted for this leader or not - their authority is delegated by God for His purposes (Rom 13:1). I actually find great comfort in that. I don't need to understand eveything God is doing but I sure want to trust in what He is doing because that means I trust Him.
So, Let's pray this Thursday. Pray by yourself, Pray with your small group, Pray with a co-worker, Pray with your family - whatever...just do it :)!
Some key scriptures:
Deu.4:7
2Chron. 7:14
Prov 11:11
Jer. 29:7
Rom. 13:1
1Tim2:1-3
Titus 3:1,2
1Peter 2: 13-17
Pray for:
National Leaders: President Barack Obama, V. Pres. Joseph Biden, Executive branch, Supreme Court, Congress.
State Leaders: Governor Andrew Cuomo (and Executive staff), NYS Legislature.
City Leaders: Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Deaprtment Leaders (Police, Fire, Schools etc) and local leaders.
The Church worldwide.
