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Amid the political morass today, an unspoken tension looms. A contentious and divisive spirit hovers over our nation, even among those who profess Christ. I refer to these days as B.A.D., full of Bitterness, Anger, and Division. Within the side of “Right,” anyone who might even remotely suggest that our nominated candidate is not perfect may expect excoriation for having voiced their concerns. Such forced silence and feigned unity are unhealthy. It is equally unhealthy to place any candidate under such a heavy weight of performance as if they were a savior. The fears of losing this election have caused many to unwittingly shift their eyes from Jesus and the hope of the gospel to this single campaign and this single candidate.
Sadly, many in the body of Christ today are being motivated by this fear. They appear to see this election as the linchpin to the future of the world, to the point that a move of God is virtually tied to a single candidate. And with this fear comes a very subtle deception that brings one of the biggest threats we face today. It is an almost pervasive yet unspoken moratorium on political dissent, or any statement viewed as potential criticism, no matter how truthful or constructive it may be. Such a moratorium on free speech is extremely dangerous. We must never cease to boldly speak out about what is right and wrong, or we risk ceasing to be salt and light.
So, too, we must stay engaged in the political process, even when it becomes clear that we and our views are not wanted. We must stay at peace, persuaded that the One directing our steps will never speak to us out of fear. He can’t, for He is perfect Love, and perfect Love casts out ALL fear. We must speak the truth in love, never succumbing to personal character assassinations. Finally, we must not let anyone — the enemy, our friends, family, or even our brothers and sisters in Christ — convince us that if we speak out about what is wrong, we could single-handedly destroy the future of the world. In truth, our only hope is to raise our voices with the heartfelt prayer that they will eventually be heard.
Admittedly, I have witnessed over the decades the repeated dismissal of Christian principles while Christian votes are simultaneously taken for granted. I even witnessed this from within the party as an elected member of the Republican National Committee. I have encountered the repetitive taunting of politicians silently declaring, “Watch us stab you in the back because where else are you going to go?” The proverbial can continues to be kicked down the road as we win battle after battle (elections), while losing the war (the morality of our nation.) So, where does that leave us? Quite simply, all the more, we MUST continue to be the squeaky wheel.
I am sure some will still say, “But if you point out any shortcomings Trump may have, then he may lose, and if we lose this election, it will be the end of the world!” To those, I would say every candidate throughout the centuries has used that same fear tactic.
We must not let ourselves be silenced from speaking the truth out of fear. Jesus is Truth, and Christ is greater than any election. Yes, we earnestly pray to be spared from the bondage of a godless administration for another 4 years. But, equally as important, we must remain free to express our concerns. After all, a world where voicing concerns is deemed unacceptable is a world of dictatorial tyranny that disregards our unalienable rights of both free exercise and free speech. Do we really want to voluntarily succumb to such a world out of fear? And, if we do, have we not already lost?
Finally, there is one prayer for President Trump that I have not heard nearly enough. We must pray that he will replace any overtly anti-Christian political advisors with those who will boldly give him sound and wise advice, even when it is not what he may prefer to hear. I have seen many people so awe-struck with the power and popularity he wields that all they want is to be near him. When allowed to speak into his campaign, they flatter rather than provide the godly input he needs. They perceive their proximity to him as a ticket to their advancement. Such people, hoping to ride his political coattails, are of no real benefit to him. Leaders throughout history have faced this same issue.
While Trump is not a Pharaoh, nor a King, nor an Emperor, the following examples can still be helpful reminders. He should seek people around him like those Joseph advised Pharoah to find. “Now, therefore, let Pharoah select a discerning and wise man.” He needs people who care enough to speak as candidly as Daniel did to Nebuchadnezzar, “So, my king, please accept my advice. I advise you to stop sinning and do what is right. Stop doing wicked things and be kind to poor people.” I am not saying that Trump needs to stop sinning, nor am I saying that he hasn’t been kind to the poor. What I am saying is that when any leader selects advisors whose ultimate goals are their own personal gains, such advisors will always agree or tickle ears, rather than speak the truth, which is why such advisors are worthless.
We must pray that the people President Trump surrounds himself with will not be typical politicians. Members of an echo chamber lose both perspective and truth like those in the story of the Emperor’s New Clothes. President Trump does not need advisors who fawn over him for their own political gain. Rather, he needs those willing to earn his ire, if necessary, to protect him by letting him know when and if he has no clothes.
So, for those interested, here is my practical advice, for what it is worth. We must NOT cease to point out when things aren’t godly. If a candidate is making wrong choices and we expose those choices, we are not responsible for the outcome by having pointed out the error. Rather, the candidate who made the misstep is the one responsible. Only by speaking out can we have any hope of assisting such a candidate from continuing further down a wrong path. Also, we must never allow the fear of reprisal to stop us from voicing our opinions. If we allow ourselves to be silenced from speaking the truth, then we have no hope of bringing accountability to the candidates for whom we pray.
Finally, we must never cease to pray for encounters with God for President Trump. We must pray for him to seek and find godly advisors; he needs advisors with wisdom and integrity who are willing to go against the flow and risk their personal and political advancement to be faithful to the truth. Valuable advisors should direct the one they advise toward the One they worship, and these two must never be confused.
Intercessor, what are your thoughts? Please share in the comments.
Commentary by Cynthia Dunbar, attorney, author, constitutional scholar, Regent University Government Professor, former Liberty University Law Professor, ordained Minister through FMCI, and co-host of the Constitutional Corner podcast. Follow Cynthia on X or Instagram, go to Freedom Focus to view her video shorts, or schedule her to speak at your next event. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images).
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Have prayed for such advisers.
We must speak the truth in love. If we notice anything wrong with our candidate, then we must pray fervently for that weakness to be remedied. We must continue to pray for Pres. Trump to truly be born again. In Jesus Name, Amen
Good reminder. God bless us all.
So many people just look at the candidates for president and not at the agendas that their party supports. We are never going to find a “sinless” candidate, but need to concentrate on the overall agenda the winning party will try to advance. I find many things about both candidates that I disagree with, but since we need to choose, I must go with the party that has not shown by their previous record that they are not against Christians in the main. Several Christian friends have told me that since we have no “perfect” candiate they will not vote. This type of attitude has helped us be in the moral decline of this nation. Pray about the election, sift through all the noise, check the past records to know what they support and not just on one item…all items. Then vote.
Lord jesus, please, by your great love for Your children, have your way in the upcoming elections. Thank you Jesus.
Your thoughts are so encouraging to me because I have faced the exact pressure you mention from some very good people who have said our main objective is just to win this 2024 election. Their line of thinking is if you have a moral objection, ignore that and just trust God. He is in control and has used Cyrus and other such ungodly leaders fo accomplish His purposes. He can do that now again. I do trust God. But I cannot continue to enthusiastically encourage others to wholeheartedly support leaders who are in opposition to God’s clear moral directive concerning LIFE, I cannot continue to give monetarily either. I must speak and act according to God’s Word. My main objective is NOT to win this election but to win God’s approval (His “Well done”). I can do no other.
Excellent article on how to pray for President Trump. He needs men and women who will provide him with Godly vision, wisdom and guidance, regardless of how it aligns with political strategies and opinions.
He has and the deep state has put many of them in prison. Just like what Donald says, they aren’t after me, they are after you.
He still has people openly hostile to Christians advising him. Look at what his campaign just did to conservative Christians at the RNC. Look at how his campaign just gutted the platform and made the Repuplican party look like the Democratic party of 2012.
Look at how he just attacked conservative Christian Bob Good in Virginia and supported his deep state opponent.
He rushed and pushed the Covid vaccine. He had Fauci and Brix advising him then.
It was an administrative order from his cabinet that made it possible for vaccine companies to give kickbacks to doctors, hospitals and to pay people with our tax dollars to take the vaccine.
He just said last night that it should be easier and quicker for the FDA to approve drugs.
He raised the national debt in his 4 years almost as much as Obama did in 8. He and his wife are avid supported of LGBT.
Obviously we can not support Harris, but Trump is not in a good place and has terrible advisors still.
Lord, we pray that you would protect his inner circle and bring Holy Spirit led advisors around him.
We pray you would draw Trump to your son Jesus Christ and baptize him in the Holy Spirit and fire!
I put my email in box and it was added to front of my response. AI working against me.
[email protected] You should check out Donald Trump’s social media site where has 7+million friends and 70 million followers. A lot of trolls and immoral women, of which just a handful of us fighting to remove. We consider him a fellow Christian gladiator, kind of like Benjamin Franklin. Fake news including fake news light at Fox paints the war in a different light. Of the 7 million friends over 100,000 are faithful armor bearers, of which I am one. An armor bearer doesn’t just carry armor, they are fighters. President Trump has challenged us to not sit idle in this war. Those on the sidelines are like those in David vs Goliath. Our weapons are not of this world but are mighty to pull down strongholds put in place by the likes of Carter, Clinton, Obama, Biden. We know Trump is human and so does he. He is our hero of this time and his actions have caused us to follow in his footsteps but many of us were hero’s before the real Trump stood up. Courageous men and women won’t stand in aquiecense.
I wholeheartedly agree
Thanks
Some or the difficult but honest advice trump needed actually came from mainstream media. But trump and many of his Christian supporters dismissed it as fake news which encouraged Trump to dig in, and become even more obstinate. Instead Christians pointed him to conservative media like Fox news which is actually fake news a lot of the time. Thats why such media were sued for defamation by Dominion and rather than prove their case in court Fox settled for a huge sum. Christians should acknowledge when conservative media lies and when mainstream media states the facts instead of just dismissing it as fake news to cover up for trump.
Nice to see a non- Christian or AI on IFA. At the very least your obviously a never Trumper. You didn’t follow the rules laid down on IFA. You should be banned as you ban us.
Main stream media is full of censorship and lies. Your obviously a troll.
Some are gripped by fear while others are entertained by laziness and apathy. Most don’t either want to do the work required to be good informed citizens or are plain ignorant of citizenship and it’s responsibilities altogether.
That is why we must pray for them to take part in the election. I still have friends who don’t want to vote. I told them, it’s a vote for the other side.
Excellent article! Thank you Ms Dunbar. May God multiply your tribe in the church, our land and around those God allows in the next administration of our nation.
Great prayer advise that will follow. The Holy Spirit also put it my heart the same thoughts recently that Mr. Trump needs advisors who are honest in telling him the truth even when he does not like it
Great article. Thank you. I hope someday that public service can become a noble calling and a sacred responsibility to serve your fellow man, like it once was.
Thank you, Cynthia, for speaking the truth with grace! May God help us pray for our Nation’s leaders to be God-fearing and God-honoring men. May the Holy Spirit so burden us with intercession that we cause God’s enemies to flee and to cower at the thought of His judgments, and the prince of the power of the air is dealt a sure blow and suffers loss as our Lord and Christ is glorified. May the Church be awake.
May the Church be watching and praying and praising our Victor, the Captain of the LORD’s Host! And may the Church in America once again herald the Gospel, so that many hear a clear call to Salvation.
I praise God because I look at all the people who spoke down on me or prejudged me. I look back at all of those people who walked away from me and said hurtful words or did hurtful deeds behind my back and to my face. And I see God‘s goodness in all that, and because as a result, I became a stronger person. I became stronger because I found out that I can only rely on the Lord. I became stronger because I realize that the hurtful words people said to me, they were nothing in comparison to the empowering words that Jesus Christ says about me. I am fearfully and wonderfully made. I am the head and not the tail. I am blessed and highly favored. I am more than a conqueror. Those are words that I found to be true in my life through God‘s word!
Thank you for such a timely article. I have been so burdened for our country and the future of our country. I am astounded at where the current election stands. As a believer, I know that God is sovereign all things; yet, He gives us free will. I have been burdened to pray as never before for our country, the leadership of country, and the future of our country. We need Godly leadership in the White House. I am not suggesting that Donald Trump is sinless; yet, none of us are either. You judge a tree by its fruit. What we can see is the policies that he endorses. What we can see is his views are conservative and Biblical. We must consider God’s perfect Will and plan for our future. So many Christians feel that we should be silent as we risk being judgmental. There is a huge different in being judgmental and discerning. I cannot be silent and my most important message, “Pray for our nation. Pray for the candidates. Educate all voters on the TRUTH of the policies.” Speak the truth with love. This is not a battle between parties and candidates. This is a spiritual battle between good and evil, darkness and light, and God and Satan” PRAY, PRAY, PRAY AND VOTE as God leads through His Word and His Spirit.
Prayers for government are important but we need to watch putting the emphasis on them as all important. Its the humble repentant hearts and prayers of those who seek Him that cause changes in the heavens and set the atmosphere for good governance to take place. God’s Kingdom rules when it rules in our hearts, minds and actions and is over all the power of governance ultimately. There is no president that is powerful enough to save us from the dominion of satan that seems to be controlling now. Repenting, praying and standing in faith that God will Save us is all we can do that will matter. I believe He will do that using imperfect leaders and prayerful people. That’s the way all our wars have been won.
You are right Cynthia. The disdain for Conservative Christians by Republican Party elite has been as issue for a long time. The need our grassroots work, whilst despising our values. This was true for my Mother, who worked tirelessly for decades until MS made it impossible for her to continue. She was as uncompromising, as her father, a lone Conservative born in 1880 in West Virginia. I worked as a volunteer many years and then as a Legislative Assistant in the Virginia House of Delegates. We have ever faced an uphill battle with church, education and media institutions increasingly leaning left, and willful apathy among many. Still, many are awakening. We must not give in or give up. Your encouragement to continue wisely and diligently upholding the banner of Truth in the midst of the current flood is sound strategy for ultimate triumph, as the Lord gives.
spot on!
We need to keep our eyes focused upon Jesus, first and foremost. Everything else will fall in to place if we put the Lord first in our leadership.
AMEN!!!
We are not voting for a pastor, Mr. Congeniality, or, Mr. Perfect Christian. We are voting for someone that has the anointing and calling to bring down the deep state, the NWO, and get us out of the enslavement of the current banking system. I don’t see any other candidate that can do this. Christians need to unite on this issue and stop fighting over DJT’s fowel language and mean tweets. If the other side wins, America will be lost to communism. The Church needs to wake up.
You should read the article. Your comment proves it’s point.
AMEN!!! Some with some wisdom and brain. CURRENTLY DJT is our only hope for this country to survive as a free country.
I have prayed many times for President Trump to have the discernment to know who are giving him bad advice, to remove them from his circle, and to replace them with good, godly advisors. Father, may this be so. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
It is, again, that I thank God for this very timely, and essential, commentary about operating in fear as we near this very important election for our country. I have often wondered who God is in the so-called Christians of our party leaders. It surely is a difficult line to walk in integrity with Godly principles, While the cacophony of the world and its values of self, blares in their ears, and is seen with their eyes. Greed and self love are powerful task masters. I pray greatly for the leaders of our country, including our Republican party nominee, President Trump, to see truth, which can only come through Jesus, the Christ. I pray that they will want that life of truth, and not just say it. I am reminded of the man in the mirror who forgets who he is (James 1:23,24). Or Jesus speaking in Matthew 12:33.
I am very grateful for Cynthia Dunbar’s commentary. Jesus constantly told his followers to fear not, even in the face of a needed miracle, which we need in our country today. I believe in God, not President Trump. I believe in God’s ability to guide President Trump, if he is elected as our next president. And I continue to pray, as stated in this commentary, for a Godly panel of advisors to surround him. Both now, and if he is elected Our next president. Thank you.
The ONLY book that is evidenced with truth…..
The Book Of Life! (B.O.L)
The Bible,
From God, with Love!❤️
This article says it all. Great job and I definitely agree. When our presidential leaders started calling each other names on national television during debates, I was aghast. How horrible
Name calling?
Heavenly Father, thank you for your many blessings and for my health every day!
Give me the discernment I need daily to pray and try to protect our country from all evil by speaking the truth in your beautiful name!
I pray for an honest presidential election this year Lord. I pray for a God Fearing and honest leader for America! I know you will do whatever you need to let happen in November.
I only wish for love and unity and peace and freedom for my country. Even for those whose eyes are closed and are lost. Thank You Lord Jesus for hearing my prayers today and every day! I love you, in thy name I pray always! Amen
I too have seen President Trump being hurt by those he actually chose to serve. This excellent article points that out. We must pray for God to give him the wisdom to make wise choices. We could start with prayers for the true nature of those around him to be revealed daily.
Indeed! Prayer Warriors Unite!
President trump has sought input from religious leaders and their prayers since his first run for president. He is continuing to do so. Recently he met with Franklin Graham and sought his advice. He hasn’t changed his personality, but I see a softer version recently.
Indeed!
Excellent article. Timely reminder. The enemy seeks to kill, steal and destroy. He wins when we fail to think critically and react emotionally. I agree we need to pray he surrounds himself with Godly advisors and not people who treated him like before. We need to pray he listens as well.
All the while remembering that it seems to be that the reason the Lord chose Donald Trump is because of his outrageous character and his courage.. just like Cyrus.
Cynthia Dunbar thank you for your analysis and your educating us on the issues.. which I do look forward to seeing you on constitutional Corner..even if I don’t always understand😊.. what I know is that we already had two polished and sophisticated presidents-, one was Jimmy Carter and the other one was Barack Obama- and look where that got us. I believe that Ronald Reagan was also a very unique chosen by God president.. above and beyond just the normal biblical knowledge that tells us God chooses all candidates- and puts them in power.. but in our times of evil I believe the Lord needs a forceful personality in an evil battle-,to get the job done.
There is also been prophecy about this appointment to power in using Donald trump. And I just saw a video.. once again retelling the story of Donald Trump’s aunts, who used their Bible to help bring in the Hebrides Revival and how Donald Trump was named after a Godly Man that his aunt’s knew, named Don Smith- who was an on fire Christian, and president Trump was named after this man…. and there is a legacy there of prayer and Revival that foreshadows Donald Trump’s appointment to office, that cannot be ignored. I will send the video to IFA-, I hope they will post it.. I know this is not new news but it is definitely relevant. Donald Trump has never said he was a christian, I hate to have to say that again.. cuz it is such a worn out subject.. but he is in the process I believe the Lord has him in the process.. and remember it is not the point of whether or not Donald Trump can become a Christian as to whether or not he can do the job needed to be done.. the point is how he has acknowledged god.. acknowledged Israel.. and honored all that God would have a man do in the office of President of the United States
What I also do not understand is, – before Donald Trump entered the race for president and he was the popular businessman from New York- that walked the streets of New York doing favors for people, and handing out gifts to people- everyone loved him-, he was one of the most loved people on the planet. Now I say that kind of tongue in cheek- because I realized the reason people started hating him is because he took the office that he did -,and Satan did not want him there.. however the same person that everyone loved, because of his generosity and kindness- is still the same person that he is. In spite of his flaws
Thank you for your comments. Particularly “All the while remembering”.
I may not “like” everything about Donald Trump, but I also do not “like” everything about me either. It is not about “like” when voting for Commander in Chief – it is about who the Commander in Chief is aligned / yoked with.
God appoints and anoints, foibles, missteps and all.
Good to hear from you.
Peace be unto you.
We’re all sinners for sure!
I’m going to have to check out this article on Trump you speak of. Thanks!
Harry Truman once said,”,if you want a friend in F.C. buy a dog.”
Mr. Trump needs a dawg
Thank you for those wise words.
Father God,,
In the name of Jesu, I ask You to surround President Trump with godly advisors who have maturity and integrity in their relationship with You and with him.
Silence the voice of the enemy of our nation speaking through others.
Thank You for Your loving kindness and grace. We ask for mercy to cover our many sins. We praise You for Your power, authority, and holiness.
Amen.
As we move closer to the polls, great discernment is needed for those employed. Mr. Trump says his system was hacked by Iran when it’s just ad l8kely the saboteur within the camp was responsible.
Hallelujah. AMEN
Thank you for your insight of our country’s most important choice we make; I agree 100% that our prayers should be for God’s guidance in this process, that we vote for a candidate that will seek guidance from our Father to lead this country according to His will, even and especially if it isn’t popular with those who choose their will over what is biblically laid out for mankind to adhere to.
I believe we all should be praying for relief from the onslaught of bashing from the enemy! Especially on our school age children!! There is no censorship on cell phones; so the misinformation from that device is like a hand grenade on the minds of our children.
Father, I pray that President Trump will seek you for wisdom and guidance, as well as discernment regarding the people from whom he seeks advice. Put a desire in him to connect with Godly people for spiritual advice and guidance. Above all , may he first seek you. I further pray that he will decrease while you increase in every aspect of his life. Thank you Father in Jesus name, Amen.
Father God we acknowledge you as the God that founded our country for us with us and claimed as a free country and an independent country but not one without God our creator he used our men to fight bleed and die for our country for the people by the people. Father,please protect our Spirit of David President Trump and we ask you to guide him to Godly men and women to help him in his journey with you. Educate him of the inner war of warfare spiritually within himself and us all. Give him strength and the continued courage to know what to speak at the right times in your timetable and help us to continue to seek your face over our Nation. Let us pour out our cry,humble ourselves for one last such a time as this over our nation as it is yours and not the lefts. Thank you in advance for blessing the nation and let it be that you will continue to bring the truth to the billion soul harvest for your kingdom in Jesus mighty name Amen
Very well said! We will continue to pray for Trump to have God encounters, that Trump will seek wise counsel from those who listen to the Holy Spirit and have permission to share honestly with him.
I totally agree, if we can not speak the truth in love we shouldn’t speak at all. There are no perfect people no matter how charismatic the person is, if we are sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit and listen to His voice we should be able to pass it on, no matter how politically important or powerful they are!
I have been aware of politics since I first voted for John Kennedy. I believe that Trump may be the most moral and ethical nPresident we have ever had, at least since Reagan. No one is perfectly moral but when the democrates have been unable to find even one person Trump has worked with while building his great fortune whom Trump lied to or cheated, that is proof enough for me of his character.
Amen! This is excellent way to pray and speak the word over all in authority. Our God is on the throne and He reigns forever and ever!
To God be all honor and glory.
Can we first recognize that no one is in power unless God has allowed it.
Former President Trump is not president, so please stop addressing him as such. This is disrespectful to God, who has allowed the current President to be that, and disrespectful to our President currently in place.
The prayer you are encouraging those who have read this to say, should be said for anyone God has chosen.
Let God be true and every man a liar.
Not President now but you had better pray to God that he has a second term! He had a great 4 years forn we the people and for Christians. He never mobilized the IRS or the CIA or the FBI against average citizens and expecially Christians like O’Bama and Biden!
Okay, I usually let this comment go.. but may I respectfully offer that you are wrong. Especially now that he is the presumptive candidate. And not only that, – but to anyone who i
has not been aware of the proceedings after the rigged election of 2020 , it is time for that person to become aware. Anyone and everyone who has been paying attention- that has not ascertained that the 2020 election was rigged.. was not paying attention or is in denial. There was a lot of manipulation and even on our side that would be the Conservative Christian side- a lot of denial because people want to be nice. It is without doubt that the smartmatic software and the machines that were used were rigged. Mike Lindell has done extensive research on this and has done many stories on his website .
The reason that everyone refers to president Trump as president Trump is because Joe Biden admitted in a video that maybe you did not see.. that they “have the best voter fraud system going” and he admitted this in one of his senile moments.. when he is like an adolescent talking to his friends in the gym, and is boasting about his achievements- and he said “yeah we got the best voter fraud system going”.. and we’ve got it wrapped up. This was approximately just before 2020 and. ’21. They installed Biden illegally the same way that Harris was just installed as the Democratic candidate without being nominated.. that is- illegally
Actually President Trump did win the election–by a landslide. We in California watched him win state after state until by 3 am he was leading in the crucial battleground (“swing’) states by huge margins–by 600,000 votes in PA and something like 250,000 in Michigan. Then something unprecedented and creepy happened. TV newscasters announce that the poll count had been stopped and poll workers were being sent home for the night. (WHO DOES THAT–LIKE SENDING ALL THE FANS AT THE SUPER BOWL HOME IN THE 4TH QUARTER WITH ONE TEAM WAY AHEAD?) But security cameras show ballots being brought in by the box load and run through counting machines. By morning, Biden was leading in every swing state. Vote-counting machines recorded “miraculous” load dumps of hundreds of thousands of ballots during the night–at 4:42 in Wisconsin, 6:31 in Michigan with 94% of them pre-marked for Biden–statistically impossible. . .
So you are half-right, God did allow Biden and Harris to claim victory and move into the Oval Office–but they did not win.
It is correct and respectful to refer to a former President of the United States as President (Last Name.)
President Reagan
President Clinton
President Obama
President Trump
(Just saying!!)
Thank you.
Amen! Well spoken and certainly the stance that we believers should be taking.
Thank you Cynthia for this badly needed article. This is the first time I’ve read anything devoted to praying for Donald Trump’s character and faith. I’ve never questioned his love for the nation. It is so strong and true. But his need to always “hit back harder than I was hit”, and his demeaning of so many has been very, very troubling to me. To see it addressed and discussed in these comments is so uplifting and encouraging ! To know the new prayer efforts that will result is wonderful.
Lord hear our prayers for Your movement in the life of all leaders running for the right to lead our country.
Amen and amen. Humble before God and strong with the people and nations.
Lord,
May we all take to heart this wise and courageous advice. Help us though to guard our heart and our lips when talking critically of political issues and persons. That we are not just talking out of our own personal biases instead of obeying the promptings of the Spirit of what is true of the situation.
The speaking in love and remaining steadfast in spite of any resulting repercussions.
Very well said and so necessary! Thank you.
Excellent article, Cynthia! Thank you for articulating my heart, mind and thoughts. I would add a caution that we cannot connote the salvation of our nation with being governed by a particular man or party. Our republic and way of life is endangered by many of the current policies and practices of the current administration. But it is far more endangered by our sin – first that of the church, then that of the society.
So our primary focus must be on the establishment and growth of the Kingdom of God – both in us and through us, The Kingdom of God is not dependent on any earthly kingdom – it can flourish under any regime because it is not of this world. The persecuted church throughout the world testifies to that reality. Yes, let’s be responsible citizens and engage in whatever ways the Lord leads. But let’s not idolize any man or ideology, nor put our trust in them. YHVH alone is God, and we can trust Him regardless of who rules our nation.
Excellent article. Agreed that we must diligently pray for wisdom, discernment, and discretion for Donald Trump— all which come from the Lord. Lord, break Donald Trump’s pride and may he cast himself at your feet, seeking you in all decisions. In Jesus’name, amen
God As in Ephesians open President Trump’s eyes, the eyes of his heart to have true revelation of You and a true encounter with the Living God. Thank you for his Godly heritage and for his two great aunts who prayed until Revival came to Hebrides..we re-dig the ancient Wells and ask for revival to come to and through President Trump! Let him recall his Godly heritage and long for the True and Living God! Cast off the political manipulators Lord and surround him this time with Godly men and women. Remove ALL betrayers! In Jesus’ Name!
Praying after he was shot wasn’t evidence enough?
Well said, Cynthia. A great reminder! I have also considered that our “excessive” focus on this one (critical) office also distracts us from all the other critical offices and candidates — at all levels from local, to state, to nnational. While speaking God’s truth has always had risk associated (e.g., Nathan and Jeremiah just to name two,) we MUST remain true to God and His word/perspective. God’s sovereignty is our inheritance. May Your kingdom come and Your will be done. Amen!
At last, the voice of reason. Cynthia Dunbar expressed exactly my sentiments about Donald Trump and the GOP. Surrounding himself with sycophants fuels the culture of instant celebrities in America. Yes, speaking up is what we need to do in a democracy.
God has put each of us here at this time for a particular rerason (s). One of which is to save our Republic for future generations. Voting for any Democrat will not do that! Listen to Bishop Baron’s y-tube on Policics and religion for greater understanding!
You have a reason & I have a reason but they are different reasonings.
On all of our disagreements, there should always be one determining factor: Philippians 4:6-9 whatever is true,whatever things are honest, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is any praise, thi k in these things.
We are commanded by God to be living in His love, snowing His love to all, no natter what our feelings or wants lead us to do.
Stop complaining about Trump Not being a preacher!
Pray for him for YeHoVaH has chosen him to be a wrecking ball against DNC, FBI, DOJ, CIA, DOD, NEA, DEA, FDA, CDC, NIH, AMA, APhA, ETC. . .
***Touch not HIS ANOINTED*** for such a time as this!
We are commanded to occupy until JESUS COMES. We are the Holy Spirit Filled Church to RESIST the devil and he will flee.
THE RESTRAINER of evil!!!
Do y’all want;
Election Integrity TRUTH or
Defund Police LAWLESSNESS
Old Glory Burned BLM ANTIFA MURDERS DESTRUCTION
Drag queen book reading, Mutilation of confused youth, men in girls sports bathrooms,
your child kidnapped by state!!! PERVERSION
Fact checkers LIARS DECEIVED
***Your VOTE is a seed recorded in heaven, 50% of Christianity is not registered to vote and 40% of registered do NOT VOTE.
Hunter’s need SECOND AMENDMENT
Fisher’s need FREEDOM
All need TRUTH LIFE LIBERTY PERSUTE OF HAPPINESS
Dennis, your post says it all. People need to quit complaining about our best candidate to win this next election. No one is perfect, no not one. But he is our best courageous, tried and true! Look at his accomplishments as Commander in Chief. Pray pray pray for him, his family, his advisors and for he and BB Netanyahu to reign again together. Praying for the peace of Israel and America. May God grant us protection and mercy. In Jesus Name.
God has put each of us here at this time for a particular rerason (s). One of which is to save our Republic for future generations. Voting for any Democrat will not do that! YOU are correct!
YEP!!! Thanks so much for posting the truth.
Thanks for being a courageous writer.
Thank you for these insights! These points are well taken and will elevate my prayers for this blessed country.
We must also pray for those of the opposite party, for the salvation of their souls. We must pray for the safety of all candidates who are running for office, especially those in the high profile races.
What a breath of fresh air to read this. Father open the ears of your people to move in concert with your heart for Donald Trump, as well as your heart for this nation. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Amen
Finally… words of truth because it is the truth that sets us FREE. God can and will use whom He chooses and we will know them by their “fruit.” PRAY -PRAY-PRAY for God’s will be done. Speak truth and do not fear.
God has put each of us here at this time for a particular rerason (s). One of which is to save our Republic for future generations. Voting for any Democrat will not do that! Listen to Bishop Baron’s y-tube on Policics and religion for greater understanding!
I so appreciate this article! Thank you. Eyes up to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ while boots on the ground. Praying may His will be done.
Speak TRUTH for He is TRUTH
I agree wholeheartedly ! Thank you for sharing.
If it is true that most Americans don’t want abortion after 3 months, then speak to your Democratic acquaintances about Kennedy.
Always pray God’s word over the candidates. Romans 13:1 should give us all comfort and peace.
We can’t speak to our Democratic acquaintances without wearing a full face piece hockey hellmet.
Thank you, Cynthia for this article, and the prayer points embedded within it. May any candidate we support seek the God of Creation and Jesus, His Son for direction and wisdom.
I think they may want to look at replacing Trump or both people. Because JD Vance is not candidate.
God we repent of idol worship. We return to you and declare you alone are God. You are the one that we can’t live without. With you all things are possible. Lead us during this time to make the correct choice according to your will not our will.
When former President Trump spoke against Gov. Kemp last week, it immediately hit me that he just lost Georgia. Now this week, I understand that there may be a political awakening between the two men. Personally, I pray the awakening has come not for political reasons, but from the HOLY SPIRIT with the awareness that coming together for the benefit of the Country as a whole would be much more preferable, and treating others with respect the same.
Gov. Kemp is not working for the Ga residents at all. He is inviting and giving privileges to foreign countries for them to set up industry with minimal enhancement to our economy, and work practices that are extremely toxic to the environment. I pray individuals will pray God guides us to vote not with emotion but with true guidance of His hand and true fact.
Ron, I certainly don’t believe that Trump could lose Georgia! He actually received more votes there and elsewhere. We know the back story and there are more recent developments!
Father we ask that you would move your mighty hand of justice and to cover our next election to be fair and untainted by evil intentions foreign or domestic. We ask you to move in the hearts of election officials to follow your lead. In Jesus Name. Amen
Trump was speaking the truth and Georgia is Peachy with that.
I am frustrated by how easily people are swayed by the “shiny thing” /politician in the room. The use of labels/name-calling to chastise those who are on the opposing side into submission has become rampant. Christians and Republicans are most suseptible to such word games. And, because people refuse to talk to those across the political spectrum, refuse to risk the integration of people and ideas across political lines, therefore learning to trust each other, they chose to full disassociate personally and intellectually. A new segregation is alive and well in America as a a result.
One side of the political spectrum is dead men’s bones and its hiding in plain sight on our side.
I think they may want to look at replacing Trump or both people. Because JD Vancr is not candidate.
God we repent of idol worship. We return to you and declare you alone are God. You are the one that we can’t live without. With you all things are possible. Lead us during this time to make the correct choice according to your will not our will.
Sounds like the Israelites under the leadership of Moses.
We must pray for wisdom and discernment in which leaders of the lettered agencies should be allowed to stay and which need to leave so the real ones running our government no longer have power. They’re responsible for the “Russia Russia” hoax. Let the moles in the White house be removed.
Jehovah Nissi, the LORD my Banner, Holy One of Israel, You are above all. You are The Creator and Orchestrator of Life.
I thank You that You have commanded and are commanding any and all false prophets, wicked schemers, self-serving, self-seeking intruders from the circle of advisors of Donald Trump.
I am thankful that you have been preparing Josephs, Jethros, Daniels, Hananiahs, Misaels, Azariahs, Huldahs. Abigails, Deborahs, Joshuas, Caleb’s and many more who have gone before us, to assist and advise him in all matters. Fill these advisors with wisdom from Holy Spirit and skill to perform the appointments which they have received from You.
Give President Trump ears to listen, hear and act on Your Word , with discernment, in all situations. Bring Him to the Saving Grace of the Cross, LORD Jesus Christ and may he become a mighty man of God – one that only comes by knowing You in head, heart and action.
Father, Thank You for watching over me and those who are standing on Your Word and promises. Remain me with Your steadfastness, wisdom, discernment and trust in You on this and all days forward.
I thank You for this word from Ms. Dunbar, bless and keep her and that which she stewards. Let this word/message be multiplied through the masses – as You did with the loaves and fishes.
In The Anointed and Matchless Name of Jesus.
He is already saved. Watching fake news?
I so agree with this article. We must speak the truth in love. We need to pray for men of honor and integrity to be Trump’s advisors and that he will see the error of saying hurtful, untrue things. May he come to see God’s love for him and his need to obey and live by Christ’s precepts. May we , as Christians demand that our leaders act with integrity and honor.
Jesus spoke truth in love when he overturned the tables in the Temple?
Amen! Well spoken much truth and wisdom in areas we need to pray about.
Thank you Cynthia.
I recently realized that “Trump will only stand if he yields to God’s will. If he does not yield, he will fall.” (In our time, this seems to be true for many others in, or potentially in, authority.)
Mr. Trump needs advisors who will help him discern God’s will for the decisions and actions he is to take and to impress upon him the consequences of yielding to God’s will or doing his own will.
Dear Roy,
I completely agree with your realization that “Trump will only stand IF he YIELDS to God’s Will. If he does NOT yield, he will fall.”
I received a prophetic word from the Lord on 8/3/2023 which I have been praying into all this time. When the voices of Conservative Christians were locked OUT of the NEW TRUMP GOP, not allowed to be on committees, when he endorsed the pharmakeia abortion pill, changed the GOP language concerning marriage and ALLOWED a PRAYER to a HINDU “one true god Vaheguru”–after it was JESUS CHRIST who saved his life…I understood WHY the Lord had been priming me way in advance to pray for him! He needs an earth shattering, undeniable one on one encounter with Christ BEFORE his sentencing. Let that be our prayer! Muslims in the Middle East are experiencing “The Glowing Man”(Christ) in visitations. Jesus is NOT partial; we can pray for this for Trump as well. He is surrounded with either sycophants or those who would use him or harm him. The Amalekite lawfare has been constant and evil. There is “so much noise” surrounding him! Jesus can BREAK THROUGH all that and ENCOUNTER him. As it stands, since our vote is “our voice” and the GOP now embraces things which I do not want to stand before the Lord and be held accountable for “affirming”. I know that YHWH hates “doublemindedness”. I know that the PLUMBLINE of HIS WORD is our standard as a Christian. Those who have been excluded from the GOP, can SERVE our country via fervent prayer and fasting. It actually requires way more FAITH to depend entirely on CHRIST to save us! To depend on YHWH ALONE is truly stepping out of the boat and onto the water! YHWH does not need an election to save America. He needs our repentance, from “the least of us to the greatest of us”. YHWH TRIUMPHED SUPERNATURALLY over His enemies in Egypt. He is the SAME GOD Who opened the prison doors for Joseph…after Joseph matured in prison. I am sure that Joseph had plenty of time to pray in the silence of prison. YHWH used that to mature Joseph for the role he would later play once the prison doors OPENED. Our Heavenly Father knows what is required in this time of “Dire Straits” for America to be turned so that we KEEP our vows that our nation made via our pilgrim ancestors of 1607, 1620 and 1630 to “CHOOSE LIFE so that we and our children may live and that we may LOVE YHWH Our God, LISTEN to HIS VOICE, and hold fast to HIM. YHWH is our life, and He will give us many years in the land…(if we yield, repent and obey).[Deut. 30:19-20] Our nation was dedicated to the glory of God (YHWH) and to the advancement of the Gospel of Jesus Christ…not Vaheguru!
Roy-from 9/22-10/12/2024–there is an International Daniel Fasting Prayer effort praying for America to REPENT and TURN BACK to JESUS. At the same time–there is an ESTHERS-MORDECAIS ARISING National PRAYER EFFORT to wail and cry out to God to help turn us and save our nation–and that ends on 10/12/2024 as well. JOIN us on the WALL as we cry out…we need strong Godly men who speak the TRUTH. Be blessed and keep STANDING!
Yes and amen
Michelle:
Where do you get your propaganda? Trump is not here for more persecution of your diatribe! I believe that you need to fact check your information from the mainstream media. He is not perfect, but neither are we? Praying for people’s eyes to be open to non-judgmental treatment. Most of all of his so called charges have been completely struck down. Praying for the log to be removed.
Ester,
For your information, I DON’T watch ANY mainstream media. Speaking the TRUTH is not “propaganda”. You are the EXACT example of what Dunbar was writing about in this article! How interesting that your first response is to CENSOR the BIBLICAL TRUTH! I believe that is very revealing…
I was ON the emergency prayer call on 7/5, when ALL the Conservative Christian leaders called Intercessors for Israel and BEGGED for prayer because they were “locked out of all committees with NO EXPLANATION. Dave Kubal confirmed they were credible and long standing members of the GOP and their concerns were VALID. We prayed but had NO IDEA how much change would be implemented by Trump and Lara Trump. I was ON a 4 hour prayer call with national and international intercessors and major Christians leaders, the night BEFORE the GOP was shifted by Trump. (7/7/2024) Both Lara and Eric NEVER mentioned during that entire time–that the conservative voice of Christians would be silenced, in order to shift to a PRO-CHOICE AGENDA. Gee! I wonder why they didn’t mention that! The advocating-accepting of the abortion pill–which both Trump and Vance accept–is NOT BIBLICAL. Deut. 30:19 says, “This day I call the Heavens and the earth as WITNESSES AGAINST you that I have set before you LIFE and death, BLESSINGS and curses. CHOOSE LIFE for you and your children!” Why do you think God drew a GIANT ALEPH-TAV over America with its center over “Little Egypt” and crossing over 7 Ninevahs? It was a WARNING that He wants us to embrace LIFE for our children and our nation–not death and destruction! (Please go study the deeper meaning of the 3 Eclipses over America from 8/21/2017, 10/14/2023 and 4/8/2024. It was a MAJOR SIGN to AMERICA to REPENT!(Gen. 1:14)
Lara and Eric never mentioned that the GOP’s language (in their 16 page document–would reflect the wording the Democrats use for marriage. The GOP used to be for Biblically based marriage. They did not warn the intercessors that a PAGAN PRAYER would be said by a Sikh “one true god” over the convention–when it was JESUS CHRIST who saved Donald Trump’s life. NOT a pagan god. YHWH is YHWH QANNA, a JEALOUS GOD. How do you think He felt when the Trumps approved that pagan prayer to help buy votes? (Was Israel ever blessed when they prayed to pagan gods?) Our pilgrim ancestors made VOWS to God to bring HIM GLORY and to advance the Gospel of JESUS CHRIST. We are called to the LAUNCHPAD for the GOSPEL. Not accept whatever new trend is being pushed–especially when it silences conversative Christian voices.
I am not being judgmental. I am praying that he repents of his compromises. Don’t stand up before your nation and TELL people your FAVORITE BOOK is the Bible and then embrace the abortion of babies via an abortion pill, yield to culture to accept any form of marriage and accept a pagan prayers meant to MOCK YHWH as the ONE TRUE LIVING GOD! I agree with Roy, that Trump needs to yield the entirety of his soul so that STOREHOUSES of MERCY, GRACE, EQUIPPING, WISDOM, DISCERNMENT and STRATEGIES can be released unto him…and so that he can be cautious with his tongue and it can be deployed using GOD’s WISDOM which is MUCH higher than human wisdom. The BIG FOCUS of the NEW GOP is COMMON SENSE–which is human secularism thinking men know better. Go read the document. GOD’s WISDOM is higher and is what not only Donald Trump needs, but all Christians, especially intercessors need right now. It is NOT loving towards Trump to accept anything and everything he does which OPPOSES GOD’s WORD! It is MORE LOVING to pray that Jesus ENCOUNTERS him and grabs ahold of his heart and turns it in such a way that he is completely transformed into EVERYTHING that is written in his Book of Life! Those who have HIGH CALLINGS on their lives–are held to HIGH STANDARDS because they can SWAY people away from God!
We need to be those who not only KEEP God’s Word but also GUARD it and hold it precious–more precious than any election! THE POWER of HIS NAME and of HIS wORD is what will get us through this…not just one man; there is ONLY ONE SAVIOR.
YHWH did NOT allow David’s sins to go unanswered. David was refined when he erred, and in the end, because he had a heart after God (meaning that he WOULD and DID repent), he left a wonderful legacy because YHWH used David to gather all the supplies to build the Temple.
May we all be used to BUILD UP the KINGDOM…based on GOD’s WORD, illuminated by the HOLY SPIRIT, praying for us ALL to be TRANSFORMED BY CHRIST. May we depart from blindly following men…but instead follow Our Holy Messiah Whose WORD IS THE PLUMBLINE OVER AMERICA.
Many of them put in prison.
A word well spoken! (and appreciated)
AMEN.SPIRIT OF THE LIVING GOD HELP US TO ORAY AND SPEAK OUT.
AMEN!
Trump is a champion of Christian values while the Dem party candidates are not. Trump, like all of us, are not perfect, but he has surrounded him with strong Christian leaders to grow as a Christian.
Some Christian values. The democrats have some Christian values as well.
That’s the delemia to be honest. They both have some practices that are not pleasing to God. Yes, some of the democrats practices ab abomination.
But many people, especially blacks are saying it’s difficult because of the things the Republicans in some states has been doing. I’m not talking about the abortion issue. But literally against black history. It’s very hurtful and concerning to many Christian black people.
Literally against black history? What on earth are you talking about? Dems have no Christian values. There is no dilemma. There’s a totally anti-God platform and an imperfect platform. Those are the choices.
Thanks
Thanks
Dearest Heavenly Father: We ask Father that you send Mr. Trump people in his camp who KNOW and love you, that will help your Holy Spirit guide him in the direction YOU want him to go. Give him and his advisors discernment concerning which things to speak on. Help him remember what YOU have already brought him through and that it was YOU who protected him when armed guards standing beside him could not. In remembering that, help him choose to follow you and repay the favor by listening to your voice. I pray he will see that not every verbal assault requires a reply. Help him to learn (as I also have had to do) to curtail using his tongue as a weapon. Remind him that it is YOU who will defend and vindicate him. (When a mans ways please the Lord, he will make even his enemies be at peace with him Proverbs 16:7 Do not fear them, for the Lord your God is the one fighting for you. Deuteronomy 3:22 If God be for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31) Please help him see how humility shows strength and let him not rage as the heathens do. We pray Father that YOUR WILL be done on earth as it is in Heaven and we give you all the Glory, Honor, Power and Praise for you alone are worthy to be PRAISED! In the mighty name of Jesus we pray. Amen
I agree with this observation. I often muse that President Trump listens to the wrong advisors or doesn’t listen enough. I know one thing, the advisors need to be loyal to him and the American people. Without God, no man or woman will be able to handle the reins of Government.