Russell Moore, one my favorite authors and speakers, wrote a commentary several years ago on who his prayer partner was. (here)
Scripture commands us to pray for our leaders and authorities. “First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, for kings and for all those who are in authority” (1 Tim 2:1-2a HCSB)
I certainly do not agree with all of Obama's policies and views. But as Christians we are called first to honor and submit to him and others in power as unto the Lord. But we also need to pray for them.
You can pray in several ways.
1. That he will lead in a way that honors the God who put him there.
2. That he will change his views on the killing of the unborn.
3. That he will protect the innocent
4. That he will judge rightly the guilty.
5. That he will protect our rights to meet freely to worship
6. That he will have integrity and honesty in all his dealings
7. That he will be faithful to his wife.
8. That he will love and care for his children.
9. That he will come to know Jesus Christ as His King and Savior.
Attention getting bumper stickers, crude jokes and inappropriate comments about his character do not honor Christ.
Praying for the president does. Will you pray for Obama?
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Yes actually! It has been very interesting in our home as we have tried to inform our kids (mainly our 5 year old) about current events. Since before the election, both of our older kids pray for Obama and nearly every day, "that He would know You" and "that He would make good decisions" and really give Dale and I a hard time if we forget to do so! How how much we can learn from our children:) ---Jen (Kind)Radcliff
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