Your Prayer and Vote Counts

God's word calls us to Pray! One key reason to pray is because God has commanded us to do so. If we're to be obedient to His will, then prayer must be part of our life in Him. But you may ask, "where does the Bible call us to prayer?" Several passages come to mind; but here's an excellent example:

"I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty" (1 Timothy 2:1-2).

We are commanded to pray for our leaders and our country. But having prayed, God expects us also to act in accordance to our faith. Vital to the future of this nation, are the elections in the United States, and the next generation is counting on us to do our part. Just think for a moment, our country is in the midst of a spiritual revival, and it's vitally important that the right people are elected.

One bad decision by our elected officials could see (2 Chronicles 7:14) this nation spiraling in the wrong direction from which we may never recover. That is why we need divine intervention to give us wisdom to make right choices. We must see to it, because "Righteousness exalts a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people"(Prov. 14:34).

So, don't wait until the election is upon us before you start seeking God for direction, how or for whom to vote. Begin to pray now, so that the News Media and other unsavory voices cannot influence and draw you in a direction away from the Spirit of God. Yes, Pray so that you won't be influenced by ungodly reactions and worldly responses to cleverly designed commercials and agendas.

Start praying now about the coming elections. Whether they're small local elections or major national elections, make them a part of every prayer you pray beginning today. Then thank the Lord our God for His wisdom concerning your vote. Thank Him for giving you His wisdom about what to say and when to say it to others. Thank Him for giving you wisdom to declare the Name of Jesus and assert that this shall be a God indwelt, God-ordained, God-overseen administration.

This is the land of opportunity! Your Prayer and Vote counts, so register. Pray. Vote. That's it: do your part and God will do His. We have His word, and He promised to answer when we pray.