Post-Presidential Debate

What words come to mind after watching the first presidential debate? Here are the words that come to my mind…

  • Rancor.
  • Disrespect.
  • Dishonesty.
  • Misrepresentations.
  • Lies.
  • Rudeness.
  • Slow to listen; swift to speak.
  • What’s even more interesting to me are the words that come to mind after listening to God’s people on social media following the first presidential debate?
  • Rancor.
  • Disrespect.
  • Dishonesty.
  • Misrepresentations.
  • Lies.
  • Rudeness.
  • Slow to listen; swift to speak.

Friends, I know how easy it is to get caught up in the rhetoric. I’m certainly not above it, but may I offer a better and much more productive response? How about Prayer? And if you don’t know what to pray for, let me challenge you with this list as a starter…

  • Pray for all those who are in authority, irrespective of political parties (1 Timothy 2:1-5).
  • Pray that God is honored and Jesus’ name is lifted up by the people and the laws they enact.
  • Pray that the Lord’s church will become a vocal, moral, and spiritual voice for our communities.
  • Pray for peace within and without our nation.
  • Pray for the institution of the home as God would have it.
  • Pray for boldness as we live in an increasingly secular culture.
  • Pray for justice.
  • Pray for civility.
  • Pray for the hopeless and the weary that they may find hope and rest in Jesus.
  • Pray that you may be used as a tool in God’s providence to engage, teach, and convert truth-seekers.
  • Pray for your enemies and your attitude toward them.
  • Pray for unity among believers so that the world might believe our message.
  • Pray for the overturning of all laws that violate the character and ethics of God.
  • Pray prayers of intercession on behalf of those who are subject to the discipline of God.
  • Pray that our loyalty to God is never challenged by our loyalty to a political party or leader.
  • Pray that God’s will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.
  • Pray that we never look to politics, government, or military to be our savior but to put our trust in Jesus alone.

These are my “post-presidential debate” suggestions. Do you have any that you’d like to add to the list?

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Comments 3

  • Your message is very very good. All Christians need to use the power of prayer. It has power to move mountains! Therefore, let us ask God to use those in leadership of our government to stand by God – centered decisions! Citizens of this country need to pray for a land that has religious freedom, that we might still have power to send forth evangelists into all the world to preach the gospel . May we pray for leaders that protect the unborn and the elderly. If one votes or does not, it is a citizen’s right, but if one does vote…let it be with knowledge and wisdom about your choices.

  • I appreciate your thoughts. Thank you.

  • THANK YOU for a Biblical list of prayers. I often forget some of them so this list is very helpful. All the work that you are doing is appreciated and valued!
    I pray that God will hold you gently in his hands and bless you and your family bountifully!!

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