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Grace and Elections

  We are saved by grace, not our vote– by God, not a politician.     Isaiah 12:2 (AMP) Behold, God, my salvation! I will trust and not be afraid, For the Lord God is my strength and song; Yes, He has … Continue reading

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My Election Prayer Story

  Election Day, 2000: I skipped lunch and went to a nearby park. I sensed the Spirit’s nudge to pray for the candidates’ peace as the votes were tallied.   I pictured the candidates and their wives (George and Laura … Continue reading

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Prayer for the Winners

  I look to Scripture to guide my prayers. Here are some of my favorites for the candidates who won — including those who did and did not get my vote:   May they not think too highly of themselves … Continue reading

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Pray the Day After

  The day after — no gloating, no whining.     Lord God, clothe the winners with gratitude and humility. Clothe the losers with grace and goodwill.

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Pray the Day Of

It’s election day. Step into the voting booth. Look carefully at each name.   And pray. For everyone. Not just the ones you’re voting for.   1 Timothy 2:1 (MSG) Pray every way you know how, for everyone you know. … Continue reading

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Pray for Our Nation

A steady stream of prayers for our nation have been popping up on social media. This is good. There can never be too much prayer. Let me share one of my favorites from Rebecca Barlow Jordan at Crosswalk.   “As … Continue reading

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Pray for the Losers

Romans 5:3b-4 (VOICE) We also celebrate in seasons of suffering because we know that when we suffer we develop endurance, which shapes our characters. When our characters are refined, we learn what it means to hope and anticipate God’s goodness.  Lord, come … Continue reading

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Pray for the Winners

We don’t need to know who won the election to start praying for them. “Do, Lord, direct their counsel according to that which is good and well pleasing in Your sight, that administering in peace and gentleness, with godliness, the … Continue reading

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Pray!

  Tuesday is election day in the US. Let us pray:     For the candidates we love For the candidates we don’t love For those who have already voted For those who have not yet voted I’m not asking … Continue reading

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Looking Down

Psalm 33:13-15 (NIV) From heaven the Lord looks down     and sees all mankind; from his dwelling place he watches     all who live on earth— he who forms the hearts of all,     who considers everything they do. Don’t worry. God’s keeping an eye on the … Continue reading

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