Christian Reflection and Prayer

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.

77 Days of Prayer for our New President


Day Six: November 10, 2008
71 days, 19 hours
left until inauguration day.


For the President-Elect to be genuinely
humbled before God as he faces the
daunting task of leading our nation
for the next four years
The fear of the Lord teaches a man
wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
—Proverbs 15:33

Holy God, You give us the gift of
communication with You through prayer.
You promise to guide us as we humble
ourselves before You, and You declare
Your truth and insight to us as we listen
to You respond to our supplications.

Today, Heavenly Father, we ask that
You would empower our new President
to revere You, putting aside all pride and
self-centeredness as he acknowledges
who You are and what You wish to
accomplish through him. Show him
that for him to be honored, he must
humble himself before You and be
taught by Your voice and by Your Word.
As he does this, Lord, give him confidence
that, as he trusts in You, You will
equip him to meet the challenges of
his high calling as President of the
United States. In the name of
Jesus we pray, amen.

PRAY FOR OUR PRESIDENT ELECT

Give thanks for the blessings of democracy
experienced in America yesterday as the
nation's first African-American President was
elected. Pray for President Elect Obama
and Vice President Elect Biden as they
plan for their new administration.
Pray for our nation to be united under God
as we move into the coming months...

Give thanks for the outworking of God’s
sovereign will in our nation through the
votes of citizens as seen in yesterday's
election. Praise God for answered prayers
as there were no major incidents and results
were known with certainty. Pray for President
Elect Obama to seek God and His will in every
decision and plan that he makes, and pray for
his safety as he travels and makes plans.

Pray for President-Elect Obama that he will be
awed before God with the responsibility he has
to seek His face as he prepares to lead the
nation. Pray for a swell of support in prayer
for him as he makes plans. Pray also for
Senator John McCain, that he will have God’s
grace as he returns to his former responsibilities.

Prayer For Our President Elect Obama

Most High God, Blessed and Wonderful
Savior, Ever-present Holy Spirit,
Precious Lord, our Governor, Whose
glory is in all the world,
We commend this nation to your
compassionate and merciful care
As we are guided by you providence,
may we dwell secure in your peace.
Grant to the President Elect Obama
of the United States, your wisdom
and strength to know and to do your will.
Fill the President Obama with the love
of truth and righteousness.
Make him ever mindful of his call to
serve this people in your fear.
In the name of the Wonderful Father,
Most Beloved And Precious Son,
and Ever-present Holy Spirit
upon whom we can rely.
Amen