Oh my stomach just gets in knots watching the news. This election is going to be something. It already is. A very wise friend of mine shared this email. I have been reading it and doing just that- PRAYING for our nation. May His Will be done!
Before you vote, and while the campaign is rolling, consider this prayer:
Lead me in the right path, O Lord, or my enemies will conquer me.
Make your way plain for me to follow.
My enemies cannot speak a truthful word.
Their deepest desire is to destroy others.
Their talk is foul, like the stench from an open grave.
Their tongues are filled with flattery.
O God, declare them guilty.
Let them be caught in their own traps.
Drive them away because of their many sins, for they have rebelled against you.
But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them sing joyful praises forever.
Spread your protection over them, that all who love your name may be filled with joy.
For you bless the godly, O Lord; you surround them with your shield of love.
AMEN
Christians are called to stand in the gap. We need to realize that we indeed MUST pray for our nation in a time such as this. No matter what your political party may be, we must seek God's will and plan for our future. The most powerful weapon we have is prayer. USE IT!!
By the way, this is no ordinary prayer. It is straight from the heart of David. The prayer, in its entirety is Psalm 5:8-12 (quoted above in the New Living Translation). Doesn't it amaze you that the prayer written by a great man of God thousands of years ago still are "spot on" for our world today? The Bible never goes out of style!
Please pass this on, and encourage others to bend their knees in prayer during this election season. We can't afford not to!!
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