Knowing in elections, there is a winner and there is a loser and that is a foremost demonstration of a voting nation, only one will be victorious.
Hopefully we tell our children, and possibly their children is that we voted biblical principles. Hopefully we demonstrate by holding our tongues and finding out what issues the candidate holds true. It is what fills their heart and what they seek in their purpose for running a certain position. The word over the news today, the day after the election was this:"that a miracle" had occurred.
I agree wholeheartedly that a miracle occurred. I believe God has shown that the great "I AM" is still looking over America and that the nation will be all that HE planned for her to become. People prayed!
What do we tell our children? Well if we know Jesus, God has a plan for our good and not for evil to give us a hope in our final outcome.
1 Timothy 2:1-7
2:1 Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, 2 for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. 3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, 4 who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave Himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time, 7 for which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle--I am speaking the truth in Christ and not lying--a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth. NKJV
1 Thessalonians 4:1-8
4:1 Finally then, brethren, we urge and exhort in the Lord Jesus that you should abound more and more, just as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God; 2 for you know what commandments we gave you through the Lord Jesus. 3 For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you should abstain from sexual immorality; 4 that each of you should know how to possess his own vessel in sanctification and honor, 5 not in passion of lust, like the Gentiles who do not know God; 6 that no one should take advantage of and defraud his brother in this matter, because the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also forewarned you and testified. 7 For God did not call us to uncleanness, but in holiness. 8 Therefore he who rejects this does not reject man, but God, who has also given us His Holy Spirit. NKJV
In this example of truth, we pray! Prayer should be ongoing for this nation we call America. It is not about a gender thing, a color thing but it is about the biblical principles God established and for which this nation was born. If we truly believe the word of God and actually live by it, then God's principles are vital and on the forefront. We were told in 1 Timothy 2 to pray. That in supplications, prayers, intercessions and giving thanks be made for all men. It is for all men! That in our walk with God, we are to please God. And it is by our faith in God that we please Him. That when we pray and believe the "the miraculous" happens! AMEN!
Hopefully you know Jesus as your Lord and Savior. And within that we are held by truth of God, held by His wisdom and to pray. We are to possess this vessel in sanctification and honor. Not in passion of lust to hurt others, not defraud or even lie about others. Not to complain, but pray.
We have a new president, as one in authority, we pray for him that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. God desires us all to know truth. It is God who planned that we would exist in this day and time, to be saved, adhere to His principles and line up with Him.
Before we speak to our children, my hope would be that we go to God and thank Him for someone who truly put down the plan he purposed as a candidate for the major "office "which was from God. That this man is sent into chaos. If we really stand together, then we pray. If we really stand together, we seek to know God's plans for the days and months ahead. Those with God will not be surprised, for they will know by prayer and His Word that He is very present in the "new administration" for this country.
No one is perfect, I notice that everyday as I peer in the mirror. But I know God and I know His Word works when we apply it to our lives and pray.
As for God, His way is perfect! The Word of the Lord is tested and tried; he is a shield to all those who take refuge and put their trust in Him! Our words from our mouths and the mediation of our hearts should be acceptable in His sight, Who is our firm impenetrable and rock our redeemer. If we really know Him, then we know it is His word that has revived us and given us this day to be thankful in. As His word is forever settled in heaven, may we hold that light to our feet and walk the path set before us. It is walking holy before Him.
It is His righteous decrees that endures forever. and as we hold Him up in praise and worship, we are to ask Him to guard our mouths. In that of watching our mouths, that guard is given to hold us in His truth and wisdom so that we can and should exhort another to see Jesus,
It is God who saw us in our mother's womb. He knew her and knew our father. He knew what life we would have. And within that He presented His Son as Savior to redeem us and to deliver us to lead lives, not as captives to a color thing, a gender thing, but to hold tight to the God thing, God's will which is His word! It is God Who gives us the ability to survive and to walk in good times and in bad times. He lifts our heads when we fall. He hears our prayers and He causes us to rest in Him that is of a sweet slumber.
Psalm 3:3-8
3 But You, O LORD, are a shield for me,
My glory and the One who lifts up my head.
4 I cried to the LORD with my voice,
And He heard me from His holy hill.
Selah
5 I lay down and slept;
I awoke, for the LORD sustained me.
6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people
Who have set themselves against me all around.
7 Arise, O LORD;
Save me, O my God!
For You have struck all my enemies on the cheekbone;
You have broken the teeth of the ungodly.
8 Salvation belongs to the LORD.
Your blessing is upon Your people. NKJV
CHANGE is needed and is a good thing! We are to hear God and obey Him. We are to pray for all citizens of this country, no matter their color or gender. In all things we are to glorify God and exclaim His goodness to others.
Today, let's ask God to help us draw thanksgiving forth from our inner resources to give thanks to Him and give thanks for this nation. Let's seek Him in prayer, affirm that He is Lord over our lives and our childrens, and speak that our trust is in Him. Let' s remember today as we pray that His goodness and His mercy is everlasting. Despite any bruising of egos, despite any hurts, God is for us. Run to the SHELTER of your soul. Cry out if you are distressed, and as you come near to God, He will come near to you.
Find peace in Him and then tell your children, God is here. Immanuel is with us. And that He bequeathed to us His peace. He is our refuge in time of trouble, upheaval and yes in change.
Then speak to your children, and speak His goodness. Tell them it is good to live in this nation where people can vote. Tell them we were established on God's principles and they are to be active in their hearts and by their faith. And as you speak, may life spring forth for the good for your children and your grand-children. Tell them that you believe you live in peaceable habitation, safe dwellings and in quiet resting places. In graciousness, give them the Word of God that will bring stability to them. Help them to be strengthened ---every day! Help them to stay focused on their studies at school and at church. Help them to concentrate on the family life within the home. And pray together.
Father God, we know that we are to be responsible leaders within our homes and our communities. We know that You have thoughts and plans for us, those plans for good and not evil to give us a hope. Help us to overcome weariness of the day and hour of which we live. We desire Father to be reinforced in YOU. Help us to speak words that heal and not wound. Father, help us to speak good and to not fear man. You are our light and our salvation. We desire to conform to Your will and order. We shall be far from the thought of oppression or destruction. In this day and in this hour, we pray and confess that we shall see those who have never heard of Jesus. In this day and in this hour, we stand strong in You and we will speak that eyes be opened to see life in Jesus and that we would be bold to speak in His name. We pray the upright shall in our government. YOUR Word declares that blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord. (Psalm 33:12)
We declare with our mouths that Your people dwell safely in this land, and that they prosper abundantly. We confess to be more than conquerors. The heart of the king (our new president) is in the hand of the Lord and You God turn it whichever way You desire. We believe our leader of this nation is in Your hand and that his decisions are divinely directed of the Lord. The gospel of the Good news is published in our land. Thank Your Lord for this land and the leaders You have given to us . May we pray regularly and not lose heart in Jesus' name. Amen
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