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Pray for New President

Pray for New President by Steve Watters The United States has elected a new President--Barack Obama. As a non-profit organization, we haven't been able to talk about candidates in this race ... until now. I'll be the first on this blog to say I'm disappointed and concerned about the days ahead. I realize from blog comments we've had over the past year, however, that some of you are probably excited about this result. Regardless of what you're feeling now -- discouragement or elation -- those of us who are followers of Christ are called to live by 1 Timothy 2:1-4: I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. Whether we voted for them or not, we are to pray for our leaders. Some of you may worry as I do that President-elect Obama is going to move forward on his promise to sign a bill that would roll back all the restrictions that have been placed on abortion over the past 30 years. You may also worry that Joe Biden's prediction of Obama's leadership being tested in the first six months will come true and might even result in the loss of innocent lives. In the face of these and other reasonable concerns, we have to remember that God has demonstrated that He can work through any leader. Regardless of what Obama has said or done up until now, we can still pray that God will direct his steps in such a way that we will be able to "live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness." We don't know what kind of presidency Obama will end up having, but we do know that God is sovereign and is still above all powers and authorities and His "dominion endures through all generations" (Psalm 145:13).

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