PRAYING FOR 2012 ELECTION
So why pray for the elections? There are several compelling reasons to pray for this upcoming election:
Prayer Points of Prayer For Upcoming Election:
1. The Church
The Church is often relegated to the sidelines, considered irrelevant and out of touch. Though we sometimes deserve that critique, God has a completely different perspective on what His people are to be and how we are to function.
Though seemingly powerless in the eyes of the world, the Church — through righteousness, prayer, and the power of the Holy Spirit—releases the wisdom of God into any and every culture.
Pray today for the Church in America, that:
2. Voters
From the very beginning of our nation there has been debate on who should be allowed the privilege of casting a vote to select our governmental leaders. The weight of history has increasingly opened the ballot box to more and more individuals. Much prayer is needed for this critical process.
Pray today for voters in the United States, that:
3. The Candidates
Praying for candidates does not mean praying just for those we agree with or support. All are leaders and potential leaders in our nation—and as such, all need our prayers.
Pray today for candidates for office in the United States, that:
4. The Media
Our media have taken on a huge role in our election process. Handling media correctly sometimes seems to take precedence in a campaign over actually dealing with issues. The media themselves often forget their role of informing and reporting and have become endorsers and supporters, even while they try to deny that role. Increased prayer for the media is an essential way for Christians to impact an election.
Pray today for the media in America, that:
5. The Impact on the Nations
The individuals who hold the presidency and Senate and Congressional seats will make decisions that impact the rest of the world. Whether those decisions help or harm the people of the world is largely determined by the choices that Americans make at the polls. We need to pray that the choices made will serve to bless the world.
Pray today for the election and its impact on the world, that:
6. Purposes of God
Ultimately, whatever the area of prayer emphasis, we must always come back to the purposes of God. What we really desire is for the Lord’s purposes to be achieved in and through this nation.
Pray today for the purposes of God to be accomplished in the U.S. elections:
- The Bible commands us to pray for those who are in leadership.
- Godly leaders can help slow the erosion of religious liberties in this land. This can provide an increased window of opportunity for the Church to be the light and salt
- “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people” (Prov. 14:34). The selection of leaders who understand and lead according to God’s righteous standards can bring great blessing to a nation.
- Proverbs 11:14, “For lack of guidance a nation falls, but many advisors make victory sure.” The determination of who leads our nation will also determine who advises that leader and how we are guided.
Prayer Points of Prayer For Upcoming Election:
1. The Church
The Church is often relegated to the sidelines, considered irrelevant and out of touch. Though we sometimes deserve that critique, God has a completely different perspective on what His people are to be and how we are to function.
Though seemingly powerless in the eyes of the world, the Church — through righteousness, prayer, and the power of the Holy Spirit—releases the wisdom of God into any and every culture.
Pray today for the Church in America, that:
- Their eyes will be opened to see the hope to which we are called (Ephesians 1:18)
- A spirit of repentance and humility will be poured out upon the people of God.
2. Voters
From the very beginning of our nation there has been debate on who should be allowed the privilege of casting a vote to select our governmental leaders. The weight of history has increasingly opened the ballot box to more and more individuals. Much prayer is needed for this critical process.
Pray today for voters in the United States, that:
- Wisdom will be sought from God (James 1:5)
- Self-interest will be laid aside for the common good and have discernment between truth and falsehood
3. The Candidates
Praying for candidates does not mean praying just for those we agree with or support. All are leaders and potential leaders in our nation—and as such, all need our prayers.
Pray today for candidates for office in the United States, that:
- They will take brave stands for righteousness, even when it may not be well received.
- Their families will be protected from harm and unnecessary scrutiny.
- They will surround themselves with godly advisors.
- They will focus on the issues we face as a nation and not on personal attacks on other candidates
4. The Media
Our media have taken on a huge role in our election process. Handling media correctly sometimes seems to take precedence in a campaign over actually dealing with issues. The media themselves often forget their role of informing and reporting and have become endorsers and supporters, even while they try to deny that role. Increased prayer for the media is an essential way for Christians to impact an election.
Pray today for the media in America, that:
- Media bias will disappear and Christianity will receive fair coverage in all reports.
- Hope will become a part of the message of the media.
5. The Impact on the Nations
The individuals who hold the presidency and Senate and Congressional seats will make decisions that impact the rest of the world. Whether those decisions help or harm the people of the world is largely determined by the choices that Americans make at the polls. We need to pray that the choices made will serve to bless the world.
Pray today for the election and its impact on the world, that:
- Voters will consider the foreign policies of candidates and how they fit with biblical principles.
- The result of U.S. elections will serve to spread the gospel around the globe.
6. Purposes of God
Ultimately, whatever the area of prayer emphasis, we must always come back to the purposes of God. What we really desire is for the Lord’s purposes to be achieved in and through this nation.
Pray today for the purposes of God to be accomplished in the U.S. elections:
- Pray that the U.S. will turn and seek first the Kingdom of God.
- Pray for opportunities for Christians to share their faith and their values in the midst of this election process.