1 Peter 2:13-17 Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well. For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: As free, and not using your liberty for a cloak of maliciousness, but as the servants of God. Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.
I can see how politics are getting ugly and more often than not how it changes people not for the better…but often for the worse! As the elections are heating up in the United States there have recently been some outrageous attacks. And sadly, I feel pretty sure these attacks will only intensify in the days ahead. However, I’m encouraged! Because, often, the enemy’s destructive intentions and attacks become God’s means for testimony and victories! Watching the current election process in America, without mentioning names, I suggest we may witnessing the Bible and Christianity being a thing of the past.
Anyway, don’t let the political season shape you for the worse, with bitterness, mockery, sarcasm, etc…
You are — a child of the Most High! Be a confident, respectful, and quietly shining light in this dark (political) world, and continue to pray the Lord’s guiding hand upon the leaders who face the tremendous responsibilities and challenges ahead!
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Following are a few more scriptures that we should pray about during this election process:
…he removes kings and sets up kings: he gives wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding. Dan 2:21
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. Prov 29:2
Grant us judges that will “…rule over men justly, ruling in the fear of God.” 2 Sam 23:3
Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD. Ps 33:12
Thanks for the scriptures....we definatly need to be encouraged by God's word during this time. People, we are about to be outta here!!! Love you!
But we can't just do nothing for fear what we do is too little.
God is very specific about what we must be doing in these times:
"If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14
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