Christian Reflection and Prayer

(Here is a prayer I pray everyday)

O Almighty & Everlasting God, creator
of heaven, earth and the universe.
Help me to be, to think, to act what
is right, because it is right. Make me
truthful, honest and honorable in all
things, make me intellectually honest,
for the sake of right and honor and
without thought of reward to me.
Give me the ability to be charitable,
forgiving, and patient with my fellow
men. Help me to understand their
motives and their shortcomings, even
as thou understands mine!
In Jesus Name AMEN

Day Eight: November 12, 2008
69 days, 19 hours and 16 minutes
left until inauguration day.

Prayer:

For the President- and Vice President-Elect
to be wise and thoughtful as they exercise
their authority, firmly resisting the temptation
to abuse it
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;
when the wicked rule, the people groan.
—Proverbs 29:2

All-knowing God, before You all
things are laid bare and every
detail, whether large or small
is known. All praise and glory goes
to You, O mighty God, for Your
omniscience and omnipotence
before the greatest and least of
the rulers of our world.

Lord, we ask You today to help
the new President and Vice President
of our nation to be persons of impeccable
integrity. O God, make this team one
that does not use its authority for
frivolous means or mis-guided intent,
but instead recognizes and reveres
the responsibility that has been given
to them. May they see it as a divine
trust given by You. Cause them to be
wise and proper stewards of their
positions, and keep them from the
evil that could so easily ensnare
them in dishonesty. By the power
of Jesus we pray, amen.

For righteousness and godliness to characterize
the life and actions of the new President, Vice
President and every newly-elected leader
Who is wise? He will realize these things. Who
is discerning? He will understand them. The
ways of the LORD are right; the righteous
walk in them, but the rebellious stumble in them.
—Hosea 14:9

O mighty God, You are our perfect and
righteous God. There is no goodness or
righteousness apart from You and Your
ways. Today I praise and thank You for
Your perfection and Your holiness. Even
though they are unattainable, they put in
my heart a thirst for You and Your goodness.
Thank You, Lord that Your holiness compels
us to be holy.

I pray today for the new President, asking that
You will put in his heart a desire for You, for
Your goodness and holiness. I pray that You
will give him a thirst for wisdom, discernment
and understanding from You. Protect him from
leaning only on his own wisdom, and cause him
to look to You. Cause him and the Vice
President and all our elected leaders to desire
Your righteousness, so that their steps may be
sure. This I ask in Jesus’ name, amen.