7 Prayers That Work

Oh Lord, You know how confused and angry we get over everything. You understand our anxiety . You use everything, good or bad to accomplish your will. Even governments. Even citizens. Whether God-fearing, hypocrites, or downright evil, you can use anybody to further awareness and receptivity to your gospel message. I pray for our country right now and for the officials who will be elected today. I pray that they make decisions that will honor and glorify you and make the gospel go forth with power and clarity. I ask that you empower believers to speak truth with boldness, clarity, and kindness. May we never pervert the gospel because we are afraid or angry. Help us to be mindful of our testimony to the world. I pray for Americans to react to the election with grace and resoluteness. May we promote justice, love, and mercy above party politics and self-preservation. Convict us when we don't do that. Forgive me, Lord, for the many times I have not done that. I pray for you to be gl...

Dear God of heaven and Lord of earth, You already knew what would happen with this election. You've known about every election, every coup, every hostile take-over in the history of the world, Every peaceful transition, every glorious ascensions to power and privilege. We want a servant leader. Maybe that's just You. You let flawed people succeed. Sometimes the good; sometimes the bad. Perhaps You are working on all our hearts, probing and prodding and wooing everyone to Yourself, giving all of us a chance to repent and believe because You love evil people, and we are all evil, on some level. You're never in a hurry. You have a plan for us all. Give me your grace, love, and mercy. Amen.