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Surge Summary: We are commanded by the Scriptures to pray for our governmental leaders. So: a prayer that God will guide President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and their new administration in ways that will please the King of Righteousness.
by Rev. Mark Creech
Christian Action League
What so many of us are feeling is very painful. I think most conservative evangelicals know exactly what to expect from a Biden-Harris administration. Though we hope for better times,
our expectations for such are low. Instead, it feels more likely that the dark night has come. Nevertheless, the worst of despots in human history were in power when the apostle Paul instructed:
“I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone— for kings and all those in authority – so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity. This is good and pleasing in the sight of God our Savior…” (I Tim. 2:1-3).
Ignoring my feelings and arguments to the contrary and doing what God commands me to do despite them is an act of true obedience — something that garners the favor of our Lord. And so, I pray and
will continue to pray for the new administration.
I hope that everyone who names the name of Christ will do likewise.
O God, only your kingdom is everlasting and your power infinite. Your Word tells us that you plant, uproot, and tear down the nations as you will. Righteousness exalts a nation, and sin is a reproach to any people. Therefore, have mercy upon these United States, forgive us of our many sins, and do not judge us accordingly. Stay your hand of wrath still, show grace to everyone, but especially to them that love you and seek to walk in your ways. “Restore us, God Almighty; make your face to shine upon us, that we may be saved.” (Ps. 80:7).
Sovereign Lord, we earnestly pray for our new President, Joseph R. Biden Jr., and Vice President, Kamala Harris, and their administration. Your Providence removes rulers and sets up rulers, and so we receive them now as coming from you for this time and hour, whether we support their political stances or not. We humbly ask you to direct their hearts and minds like you would a stream of water, guiding it wherever you please. Knowing they are first to be your ministers, we fervently pray that paramount to them would be your honor and glory. We petition that everyone, duly considering whose authority our President and Vice President bear, may faithfully, appropriately, and obediently honor them, according to your blessed Word and ordinance.
Gracious Lord, guide those that make up their administration, and grant to them at this time gifts of wisdom and understanding, counsel and strength; to truly uphold what is right, and follow what is true.
You are the King of righteousness. We plead with you to lead us in the ways of justice, peace, and freedom. Inspire us as a people to reject every form of tyranny and oppression, to work for the gain of every person’s due, and to receive from every person their due service, that each may live for all and all may care for each.
In the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen
The views here are those of the author and not necessarily Daily Surge
Originally posted here.
Image: By Harley Pebley – Flickr: Prayer for USA, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=32754317
Dr. Mark H. Creech is Executive Director of the Christian Action League of North Carolina, Inc.
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Surge Summary: We are commanded by the Scriptures to pray for our governmental leaders. So: a prayer that God will guide President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and their new administration in ways that will please the King of Righteousness.
by Rev. Mark Creech
Christian Action League
What so many of us are feeling is very painful. I think most conservative evangelicals know exactly what to expect from a Biden-Harris administration. Though we hope for better times,
our expectations for such are low. Instead, it feels more likely that the dark night has come. Nevertheless, the worst of despots in human history were in power when the apostle Paul instructed:
“I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone— for kings and all those in authority – so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity. This is good and pleasing in the sight of God our Savior…” (I Tim. 2:1-3).
Ignoring my feelings and arguments to the contrary and doing what God commands me to do despite them is an act of true obedience — something that garners the favor of our Lord. And so, I pray andwill continue to pray for the new administration.
I hope that everyone who names the name of Christ will do likewise.
O God, only your kingdom is everlasting and your power infinite. Your Word tells us that you plant, uproot, and tear down the nations as you will. Righteousness exalts a nation, and sin is a reproach to any people. Therefore, have mercy upon these United States, forgive us of our many sins, and do not judge us accordingly. Stay your hand of wrath still, show grace to everyone, but especially to them that love you and seek to walk in your ways. “Restore us, God Almighty; make your face to shine upon us, that we may be saved.” (Ps. 80:7).
Sovereign Lord, we earnestly pray for our new President, Joseph R. Biden Jr., and Vice President, Kamala Harris, and their administration. Your Providence removes rulers and sets up rulers, and so we receive them now as coming from you for this time and hour, whether we support their political stances or not. We humbly ask you to direct their hearts and minds like you would a stream of water, guiding it wherever you please. Knowing they are first to be your ministers, we fervently pray that paramount to them would be your honor and glory. We petition that everyone, duly considering whose authority our President and Vice President bear, may faithfully, appropriately, and obediently honor them, according to your blessed Word and ordinance.
Gracious Lord, guide those that make up their administration, and grant to them at this time gifts of wisdom and understanding, counsel and strength; to truly uphold what is right, and follow what is true.
You are the King of righteousness. We plead with you to lead us in the ways of justice, peace, and freedom. Inspire us as a people to reject every form of tyranny and oppression, to work for the gain of every person’s due, and to receive from every person their due service, that each may live for all and all may care for each.In the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen
The views here are those of the author and not necessarily Daily Surge
Originally posted here.
Image: By Harley Pebley – Flickr: Prayer for USA, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=32754317
Dr. Mark H. Creech is Executive Director of the Christian Action League of North Carolina, Inc.Stay in the loop on killer content,
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