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National tension is increasing as Election Day draws near, and with this tension, fear tends to set in our hearts and minds. Contentious elections are typical for American history, but this coming election is unusually pivotal due to our current state of affairs and the serious matters that are at stake.
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In times like these, anxiety caused by uncertainty is only uprooted by prayer. The Bible says that casting our anxieties on Jesus is what frees us from bearing the heaviness of the world’s affairs on our own. Cast your burden on the Lord, and He will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved (Psalm 55:22 ESV).
With that in mind, here are five prayers that Christians can use to cut through all the noise and promote God’s peace before, during, and after Election Day.
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Pray that the Lord’s will be done in this election.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding (Proverbs 3:5 ESV).
Above all things, the body of Christ is meant to be a vessel for God’s will on earth. As the above scripture says, leaning on the machinations of man is futile. God is an “everlasting rock” (Isaiah 26:4) and nothing else compares to Him. When Election Day comes, pray for God’s will above our own. Pray for the will of men to be supplanted by the will of God, and for the will of Satan to be ruined.
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Pray for peace and nonviolence across the nation.
For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace (Romans 8:6 ESV).
Satan thrives from discord, and with national tensions as high as they are, he wants nothing more than for violence to break out during and after the elections. In light of this, pray for the fruit of the Spirit to be manifest in our lives. Pray for peace and safety to abound in our neighborhoods and for the example of Jesus to inspire nonviolence at all voting establishments.
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Pray for all of our leaders and candidates.
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 (1 Timothy 2:1-2 ESV).
All people are created in the image of God. The Church is called to pray and intercede for all to see the heart of Christ. This includes our leaders, enemies, persecutors, and people we wouldn’t vote for. No matter who they are, they are still made in the image of God. So when we pray for our country this election, we pray for the hearts and minds of our leaders and candidates, and their families, so that they could be exposed to God’s Word and come to have a relationship with Him.
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Pray for integrity in our elections.
Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are His delight (Proverbs 12:22 ESV).
Trust in election results have been increasingly controversial in recent years. Everything from accusations of foreign collusion to suspicions of internal rigging have left the American public feeling wary about what is true and what is not. Let us pray for the truth to abound in these elections, and that all votes and electoral duties will be handled with integrity.
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Pray for unity within the church.
Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind (1 Peter 3:8 ESV).
Lastly, let us pray for the Body of Christ. Unity within the Church is vital for furthering God’s kingdom in the world. This is especially true now, when so much disunity and strife threatens to compromise the nation. As Election Day draws near, pray for the Church to truly be the Church, and for Christians to be unified in understanding God’s will for America.
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T.K. Robinson is a student and part-time (amateur) philosopher. In his downtime, he enjoys reading, music, and chronic daydreaming. His Scripture-oriented commentary usually involves the younger generation (especially Gen Z). He wants to shed light on important current events regarding his peers and share insights from a Biblical perspective. Photo Credit: Phil Roeder from Des Moines, IA, USA – Election Day 2020, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=95815457.
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No matter who wins, we as Christians, MUST continue praying. A huge spiritual revival may be happening for such a time as this.
good prayers helps us t keep focused, Thank you
God bless you IFA staff and ministry partners and intercessors. I have been so blessed to be a small part for several years.Thank you so much for your engaged involvement in leading the body of Christ in prayer at this strategic time of history. We see our enemy in an all out war on so many fronts. Praise God, that “ greater is He that in us than He that is in the world.! The unity in prayer and of the Spirit is so powerful and so encouraging!
Thank you for these Prayers! God Bless President Trump and VP JD Vance and their families! God Bless our Beloved America and its people. Protect our Election from being Stolen! Protect the Babies & Our Borders. Protect us All from Evil. AMEN!
Excellent!! God
Bless America!!
Lord we pray that all the plans of the enemy will be turn around for the good of your Kingdom . We know that your plans are for good and not for evil for your church and us. In Jesus’s name amen .
Thank you for the prayers for our nation. We join in praying them.
thank you for great advise on praying about the election!!!
“Righteousness guards him whose way is blameless, but sin overthrows the wicked…..The light of the righteous rejoices, but the lamp of the wicked will be put out.” Proverbs 13: 6,9. Thank You LORD JESUS that You are all powerful and can overthrow those American politicians who are walking in sin and unrighteousness. May we be faithful in repentance and prayer as we seek Your Face to bring Your Truth and Will for this pivotal election season. Prayers for Your abundant blessings for T. K. as he ministers Your Truth to his peers. May blind eyes see and deaf ears hear and understand Your Holiness & Righteousness. In JESUS’ Name. Amen.
ZECHARIAH 9: 9
Rejoice greatly. O daughter of Zion!
Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem! BEHOLD. your King is coming to you; He is just and having salvation, Lowly and riding on a donkey, A colt, the following a donkey. I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim And the horse from Jerusalem; The battle bow shall be cut off. He shall speak peace to the nations; His dominion shall be from sea to sea. And the River to the ends of the earth.
MERCY!, MERCY!, MERCY!, MERCY!, MERCY!
We cry Let MERCY Tru(M) p over judgment! LET TRUTH. RIGHTEOUSNESS. UNITY, MERCY, & PEACE be Established thur the Power of His Grace! Amen
Amen, may God’s will be done in Trump’s life and Presidency, I believe God will despise and expose and catch those who are trying to cheat red-handed and this time for good, Jesus, be the leader in Trump’s election and polls, in your name we pray, Amen.
I pray for a fair and peaceful election this election year, and that all the Christian who have not voted will come out and vote this year. God Bless our country.
Oh Lord God I pray for the Christians who believe the lie that their vote probably won’t count because it will be changed anyway. Change their minds Lord with the thought that You are Mighty God and will protect their vote! You are Sovereign God! It is their part to get out and vote and leave the outcome to You!
Yes and amen, T. K.! We do cry out that Your will be done, Lord. We pray for peace and safety to abound, for the salvation of the lost, and election integrity. Please establish Godly unity in the body of Christ – not a counterfeit unity reached through compromise – but a unity that comes by each one aligning with You, Your Truth and Your character. That is the unity that You will bless!
Heavenly Father lead us through these next 3 months, through Election Day, Inauguration Day and into the next season. I pray our nation ramps down the hate and violence that appears so prevalent. Please Holy Spirit, break through the evil and show a loving way to our nation to live together peacefully.
In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen
Well written T.K. Keep being a Light to yjur generation…and ALL generations
Thank you, T. K., for your well-versed prayer points! Keep on leading the Gen Z generation! Teach them to read God’s Word, walk with the Holy Spirit, and pray in the Spirit. God bless you, in Jesus’ name. Amen.