Prayers for Presidents' Day

 

First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions,
and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in
high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and
dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight
of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to
the knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2:1-2

Today is Presidents' Day - a national holiday which
historically calls us to remember George Washington, our
nation's first president whose birthday is on the 22nd. The day
has been interpreted to also include Abraham Lincoln as well, whose
birthday is on the 12th. More recent iterations claim the day honors
all past U.S. presidents.

Regardless of which president we are remembering today, the fact that
our democratic republic has stood the test of time for nearly 250
years is astounding when you look across the globe at how many other
nations have come and gone in that time.

Our system of governance was inspired and crafted by godly men
(including Washington) who sought to craft a better nation, one which
was not under the influence of a king. They especially hoped to create
a nation where religious freedom could flourish, unencumbered by civil
government.

The President is the leader of this system and as we pause today to
remember Presidents Washington and Lincoln specifically, but also all
Presidents in general, we feel a call to prayer.

First, a prayer of thanksgiving that we live in a nation where we are
endowed with the privilege to choose our leaders and judge their
fitness for leadership on many different fronts. "We the
People" are the power behind the process of selecting our
leaders, good or bad, and that is a freedom known in far too few
places the world over.

Second, a prayer of remembrance for those who have served in the
highest office of the nation, a role often described as the
"Leader of the Free World" - a description that
recognizes the founding of our nation as one of freedom and liberty.
Whoever serves in this role has an enormous burden and gives much to
their nation while sacrificing time with family. Those are sacrifices
that we should honor, regardless of whether we voted for any
particular president.

Third, a prayer for the current president (a prayer not unfamiliar to
many of us, no matter who holds the office) - that he would be
given great wisdom and that he would seek first the Lord and His
kingdom and His righteousness. And may the Lord place people in his
midst who would provide a lasting godly influence in all his
interactions.

We ask you to join us in these and many other prayers for our nation
and its leadership as we work toward a nation where God is honored,
religious freedom flourishes, families thrive and life is cherished.

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Prayerfully,


Robert Noland
Communication Manager

 

 
Under God, One Nation

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It is a pivotal time in our nation's history for Christian values,
religious freedom and the public debate over the direction of our
nation.

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regarding the issues and spiritual matters facing our nation.

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The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. (James
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