Presidential Prayers

I didn't vote for Barak Obama - twice.  But I prayed for him thousands of times over the past eight years. Why?  Why would I pray for someone I did not think was right for the job?  Why would I pray for a President I felt was doing more harm than good?  Why would I pray for someone I wished had not gotten elected in the first place?

Why?  Three reasons: 1) He was President in the first place, 2) I wanted him to be a successful president and most importantly 3) God told me to. I'm not saying I came to like his socialistic agenda or his divisive style of governance, but I am saying I accepted the fact that he was my President and I lifted him up in pray even though I was not down with his presidency.

As with President Obama, I hear people saying of president-elect Trump: He's not my President!  Yeah, well actually he is. And to claim that he is not (as of January 20th) is a bit like saying, "This is not my weather!" just because you didn't ask for it or appreciate it. While I didn't vote for Obama and maybe you didn't vote for Trump; God arranged for both of the to be placed in office:

"Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God" (Rom 13:1).

That being so, this biblical imperative come squarely the into play: "I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people---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" (1 Tim2:1-).

So, what am I saying?  Regardless of whether you voted for Trump or not, despite any doubts you may have about his fitness for the Office, God has allowed him in that position for the time being and as God's children, we have a responsibility to pray for his success as President.

Disagree with him, make your voice heard, write to your representatives, vote against him and his platform when possible - but pray for the President of these United States!  Pray that he will make good decisions, pray that he will used by God for good, pray that God, through our President, will bless America and the world.  Jus' Say'n.