Prayer for Wisdom to Elect the Best Officials

Day 35 (October 28, 2008)

Candidates to Speak Clearly about Convictions

Candidates for public office must be transparent with the public about their beliefs.

Scripture for Reflection and Preparation (HCSB)

1 Samuel 16:18

“18 One of the young men answered, ‘I have seen a son of Jesse of Bethlehem who knows how to play [the harp].  He is also a valiant man, a warrior, eloquent, handsome, and the Lord is with him.’”

Proverbs 16:21, 23

“21 Anyone with a wise heart is called discerning, and pleasant speech increases learning.  23 A wise heart instructs its mouth and increases learning with its speech.”

Proverbs 22:11

“11 The one who loves a pure heart and gracious lips-the king is his friend.”

Preparation

• Praise God for who He is
• Confess your sinfulness and need for cleansing
• Allow His Spirit to draw you near
• Listen as He speaks to you

Petition (ask God to…)

• Help people understand what candidates are planning to do if elected
• Give you insight to discern who are the most trustworthy candidates
• Cause candidates who are not trustworthy to be defeated
• Lead church leaders to hold issue education events at their churches
• Help you share with others the importance of voting for people based on the issues rather than party or personal interest
• Convince candidates that His values are the best for people to live by
• Cause the media to give fair coverage to candidates who hold biblical values and positions

Thanksgiving

• Thank God for hearing you
• Trust that God is at work to accomplish His will

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