Prayer Vigil for the 2016 Elections

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

As Americans, we have a right and responsibility to change the direction of our great nation and state by voting—every few years. But as Christians, we have a right and responsibility to call on Almighty God for blessing and mercy upon our homeland—regularly.

Americans who disagree with us are still Americans. And American leaders who have yet to find Jesus need at least as much prayer as those who have found Him. God is not a Republican—or a Democrat. The Affordable Care Act is not in the Bible—neither is the Second Amendment. When we pray for our leaders and our country, we must pray for God’s will to be done—not ours. (See the Lord’s Prayer in Matthew 6 or Luke 11.)

Election Day is near. Please take some time to pray as the Spirit leads for our current and future leaders—then keep praying until the next election! Recall that personal and national repentance only occurs among Christians. Below are several chapters of the Bible that contain verses which may help guide your prayers. Praying God’s Word back to Him can be very powerful!

Genesis 18 Exodus 18 Exodus 33 Numbers 14 Deuteronomy 7 Deuteronomy 9 Joshua 5 Judges 10 1 Samuel 12 2 Samuel 22 1 Kings 8 2 Kings 14 2 Kings 19 1 Chronicles 29 2 Chronicles 7 2 Chronicles 14 2 Chronicles 33 Ezra 9 Nehemiah 1 Nehemiah 9 Psalm 33

Psalm 67 Psalm 99 Psalm 117 Isaiah 9 Isaiah 31 Isaiah 40 Isaiah 45 Isaiah 58 Jeremiah 17 Ezekiel 36 Daniel 9 Matthew 5 Matthew 22 Luke 21 Romans 13 Philippians 3 1 Timothy 2 Titus 3 1 Peter 2 Revelation 19 Revelation 21