10 Key Areas to Vote Biblically
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We are all looking for ways to communicate about the biblical principles that inform our voting. Here are some thoughts from a seasoned intercessor.
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1. God. Do they acknowledge and recognize God as the Creator, Sustainer, and Judge, or do they or their party disregard or disdain Him (in their words and policies)? (Gen. 1).
2. Humans. Do they recognize the uniqueness and sanctity of life, that we are made in the image of God? That we are not mere animals, products of evolution? Thus that all human life is precious from the womb to the tomb? Are they prolife or in favor of and promote abortion? (Gen. 1 & 2).
3. Male and Female– God made mankind male and female (Gen. 1 & 2). Do they recognize that there are only two genders or do they support the transgender movement (causing great confusion), including the transitioning of children and adolescents (resulting in lifelong sterility), allowing men in women’s restrooms and locker rooms and women’s sports?
4. Holy Marriage– do they recognize and support marriage as God designed it- as only between one man and woman (preferably for life) (Gen. 2:18-25), or do they support homosexual marriage, multiple spouses, or other departures from God’s model?
5. The Family– since the family is God’s building block of society, do they support policies that help support the family, parental authority (parents’ responsibility to discipline, educate, and train their children), and both a dad and mom in the home? Or do they support an agenda that seeks to break apart or redefine the traditional (biblical) family, sees the children as belonging to the state (to be educated in the values of the state, which may oppose those of the parents), and encourages promiscuity rather than a stable two parent home? (Gen. 4; Eph. 6: 1-4).
6. Private property– Do they support policies that encourage personal responsibility and industrious work so people can take care of themselves and their families and acquire their own things, including working toward buying their own home and property? (note- the commands in Exodus 20 not to steal or covet presuppose people own their own things). Or do they support an agenda pushed by globalist or socialist groups such as the WEF and Marxism which want to take away private property or encourage dependency upon the government?
7. Israel– Do they support Israel’s right to exist in her own land as defined by God and to defend this right or do they pressure Israel to make peace and divide up her territory with terrorists who want to destroy her? (Gen. 12:3).
8. Borders and Defense– Do they clearly support our government’s responsibility to defend our nation and to protect our citizens and economy by protecting our borders, or do their policies show a neglect of our current immigration laws and in effect support an open border? (Acts 17:25 states that God has determined the boundaries of nations. While it is true that in the OT God commanded his people to show kindness to the foreigner, this was different than allowing a flood of people across their borders. When the latter occurred, Israelites always tried to defend their territory unless they were too weak).
9. Religious Freedom– do they support believers meeting and worshipping according to the biblical command, or do they support policies or groups which seek to infringe upon this right listed in the Bill of Rights? (Acts 20:7; Heb. 10:25).
10. The Church– Jesus said he would build his church (Matt. 16:18). Do their policies support the right of the church to freely carry out its God-given mandates (to teach its followers the Bible, to be salt and light to our godless society, and to expand by preaching the gospel and making disciples), or do they support laws that would act to limit the church to meet regularly and to witness? (Matt. 5:13-16, 28: 18-20; Acts 2:41-47, 20:7; Heb. 10:25). The covid crisis brought to light some leftist governors, national leaders, and agencies who sought to muzzle and close down the church.
How are you praying ahead of the election? Share your prayers in the comments below.
(Les Lanford is an IFA intercessor. Photo Credit: Lorie Shaull from St Paul, United States – Vote Here sign in Minneapolis, Minnesota., CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=97565551)
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The true Church will preach the gospel even under a hostile regime. I fear a Trump victory will cause another time of slumberin the Church.
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💪✝️Dear God Almighty, may Your divine intervention protect our votes. Shine Your light in every dark corner and expose all schemes for the theft of this election. Embolden our representatives and judges to act upon every violation of state or federal laws. Please bring justice swiftly, we pray in the name of Yeshua the Messiah, amen!🇺🇲🙏
I pray for God’s will to be done in the elections in America and around the world. I pray for God to open the eyes of people to vote how He wants them to vote. I pray for God to be honored thru the outcome of these elections. I pray for God to become the center of America again.
from Mike Slaughter: I think this is much more true to scripture:
http://www.mikeslaughter.com/2020/10/19/this-is-how-i-voted/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGVUFJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHTbp33Ro26G1e7lE0joTZLOtNLtcZhzcxfely8qvITz3ZUc_ew6EgJmyIA_aem_kjis2F_HgOHy_nuTF9mXoQ
Dear Heavenly Father. We are two days from Election Day. Even though
there is a lot of anxiety and division, we need to remember that GOD IS
IN CONTROL. Our Country was founded on Judeo-Christian principles
and beliefs. We all need to be in constant prayer for the U.S.A. and believe
that God will make things right in the political spectrum. Please take control
of the voting centers so there is honest and fair election results. Help us to
vote in a biblical manner, always putting God’s Word before our emotions.
Help us Lord to vote in a way that is pleasing to you. Amen.
What an excellent post!!!
“Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”
Philippians 2:9-11 KJV
Father God, since Jesus’s name is above every name, and above every name on every ballot in the United States of America, we pray that every name (candidate) under him that loves, serves and obeys Him, will win in this Nov 2024 election… that every righteous judge and justice be retained and that only righteous amendments and initiatives pass. May every man and woman awake from their sleep, be moved by holy reverential fear and vote with righteous passion and fervor as guided by Holy Spirit. And, may your holy Angels go forth now to guard every righteous vote and see that not one single one gets destroyed, discarded or stolen.
May your holy workers and watchers be on high alert and on guard at all times with your help, wisdom and discernment as they follow your leading until this battle is won with a grand victory for your kingdom Lord… a great victory for a righteous win for president, the House and Senate.
“And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: and if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.” 1 John 5:14-15 KJV
One Nation under God!
In God we trust!
In Jesus Name, AMEN!
Wow Jen. What an incredible heart felt and biblically based comment.
Let all of us Christians be in constant prayer for this election. It is
biblical that we vote. It is a God-given right that we have and God will
bless each and every person that votes. Whether you have voted in early voting,
or plan to vote on election day. It all will be counted and it is up to God and his
Angels to tabulate it and make sure that there is no funny busyness going on!
GOD BLESS AMERICA and keep Our Country Safe, Strong, Wealthy, Healthy, Proud
and GREAT AGAIN. In Jesus name Amen.
Father in Heaven, Yahweh, Adonai, Creator of Heaven and Earth, Sovereign over All things, Hallowed be thy Name Lord!! Your word says where two or more are gathered in your name, you are in the midst! Thank you Lord for the plans you have for my Garden State of NJ and for this nation, formed by your Hands for your Glory and your purpose. I trust you Yeshua Hamaschiach, and stand on your promises for your mercies endure, they are new every morning. Thy is the Kingdom, the power and the Glory forever and ever! Amen!