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Tag Archives: election
The Coming Kingdom
Matthew 6:9-10 (NIV) Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. The coming kingdom is not a democracy — we won’t vote God into office. Our holy, perfect, powerful God is sovereign. Good morning, Lord. … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged election, Heavenly Father, holy name, Matthew 6:9-10
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Your Will Be Done
Matthew 6:10 (NIV) … your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. As I cast my vote, God already knows the outcome. Good morning, Lord. Your will be done, in today’s election as … Continue reading
A Prayer for Election Week
Here in the US, it’s finally here — the week of the election we’ve been hearing about for weeks. I pondered how to approach it on this blog, and I settled on the Lord’s Prayer (not necessarily in line-by-line order). … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged election, Matthew 6:13, temptation, The Lord's Prayer, What Would Jesus Do
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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
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
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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Tagged election, Isaiah 53:10, prayer, Psalm 24:4, Romans 12:3
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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.
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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Tagged 1 Timothy 2:1, election, pray for those in authority
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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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Tagged Crosswalk, election, prayer, Rebecca Barlow Jordan
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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