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Lord God, we pray that any illegalities in the Kentucky race would come to light and that a fair count of votes would take place.
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On Tuesday night, the red state of Kentucky elected Democratic Attorney General Andy Beshear, narrowly defeating the incumbent Republican Governor Matt Bevin. In a very close gubernatorial race, Beshear nudged out Bevin by a mere 4500 votes. However, with voting discrepancies already filed in Louisville/Jefferson county, Bevin has not conceded the race, calling for a recount.

This race raises numerous questions, concerns, and points of prayer as we head into the upcoming elections of 2020. What happened affects every American even if we live outside of Kentucky.

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First, it is important to note that in the last fifty years there have been twelve governors in Kentucky. Of that, nine have been Democrats and only three have been Republican. An odd percentage for a state which CNN declares “one of the reddest states in the nation.”

Here’s the issue. In the majority of other races in Kentucky on Tuesday night, Republicans won. This includes the office of Attorney General, Auditor, Commissioner of Agriculture, Secretary of State, and Treasurer.

To date, eight states in the U.S. provide for straight-ticket voting. This enables a voter to select one political party’s complete slate of candidates for every office by making a single mark on his or her ballot. Kentucky is one of the eight states.

What does the option for straight-ticket voting signal? It is something the Democrats don’t like, which is why it is getting removed as an option in many states. For example, the use  of straight ticket voting in Kentucky and Oklahoma has been part of the reason for the shift from predominantly Democratic to predominantly Republican elected officials. In Kentucky, in 2015, upwards of 40 percent of voters used the straight-ticket option.

The prevalence of straight-ticket options, and if the state is considered “one of the reddest in the nation,” and if such a high majority of other races were all won by Republicans on Tuesday night, it seems more than a bit unusual that the same voters who voted conservative in the other races would vote also for  Beshear, who is noted for his support of gay marriage and medical marijuana.

Odds are, based on recent past elections, that many conservatives voted a straight-party ticket. Yet the results in the gubernatorial race do not necessarily reflect that. Our first prayer in this election is that any irregularities or illegalities, if there are any, would come to light.

Other areas of concern where we need to pray are in regards to the previous “calibration errors” with voting machines which have changed votes from Republican to Democrat in states such as Texas, Illinois, Florida, Mississippi, or the extra ballots that have suddenly appeared in recounts, most notably in Florida.

As the recount in Kentucky begins to determine whether Bevins or Beshear wins the seat, let us keep this state in our prayers. Let us also remember that these same areas of concern and prayer need to continue as we head into the 2020 election season. It may be a bumpy ride.

Areas in which to pray:

  1. Protection against voter fraud.
  2. Protection from malfunctions, intentional or otherwise, in voting machines.
  3. Protection from “stuffing” of the ballot box.
  4. Protection over the voting process so that only citizens can vote and can vote only once.
  5. Protection against attempts to vote under the names of deceased people.
  6. That any illegalities will be revealed.
  7. That any intimidation techniques at the voting precincts would be stopped.

 

Karen Hardin is an intercessor, author, minister, and literary agent. Her work has appeared on USA Today, World Net Daily, Intercessors for America, Charisma, CBN.com, The Elijah List, etc. For additional information, you can contact her at www.prioritypr.org or www.karenhardin.com.

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Connie Reimer
November 10, 2019

Father we pray for divine intervention and keen oversight as you assign your appointed to administer the recount and remove any who’s numerical ability and accurate tallying is lacking. We pray that governor Bevin stands and rests in faith knowing the plans you have for him as you allow him to see more clearly than ever before that which is steeped in darkness and yet without power in the light of god. May him who sits on the throne, forever in authority and still fully responsible for placing King’s in authority and nations in existence, continue to appoint and re-anoint your choice for Kentucky’s governor. We petition you to grant governor Bevin the gifts of wisdom and patient endurance as you proctor the recount – verifying the spiritual dedication of all involved and binding up the Influence of darkness, so that even the agents of those who oppose the light, will walk in obedient submission to your will. Thank you Father that we can trust you for the outcome and the declaration of victory in your name. May the enemy prepare to become undone.

Sherry
November 8, 2019

Lord You see all things, You know all things. I pray for Your will to be done over this election. I pray for integrity, honesty, any lies or deception to be exposed. Forgive the sins of this Nation and it’s people Lord and ease heal our Land. In Jesus name. Amen

Jerry E Sauls
November 7, 2019

Father, we acknowledge that You see all that goes on in this nation and in all of this world. Nothing happens that You are not aware of and when it is not within the realm of Your will You cancel it. One of many examples in the Bible-Your Word-is the life of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. You would not allow the ruler to kill Him until it was time for Him to die for all of mankind. We the people of this Nation cannot see all that You are bringing to pass, but that certainly does not mean that You are not at work bringing to pass You Will. As we pray for Your will to be done, help us to remember that You actually do know what is being plotted in the dark rooms of D.C. and have always known it. Therefore, whatever they conjure does not catch You off guard. Praise be to God Jehovah who is indeed over all. Amen!

Anna
November 7, 2019

Amen and amen I agree with all the prayers that have been offered. Father you are the King of Kings and Lord of Lords you rule and you reign over all. May Your kingdom come Your will be done. Pour out Your Holy Spirit and wake up Your church to see the need to be involved and to agree with You. Father, we do not accept darkness and lies the enemy wants to defeat us with. We claim the promises and the truth of your word, it’s not by might nor power but by your spirit, greater is He that is in us than he that is in the world. Reveal all hidden darkness and lies. We ask that truth
comes forth in these elections. Thank you Jesus

Carol Hedrick
November 7, 2019

Father, I ask that You expose any voter fraud, in the Kentucky elections. I ask LORD, if the votes were shredded, trashed or used in any other deceitful way that the wrong doing will be broadcast and proclaimed from the rooftops and what has been found fraudulent will be corrected and the person who has been duly elected with be put into office.

I ask for Your kingdom to come and for Your will to be done.

In Jesus’ Name I pray. Amen

John Michael Grogan
November 7, 2019

Father, I come before you in the name of Jesus Christ, my saviour, redeemer, shield, buckler & high tower, through the power of the Holy Spirit who is in me, I repent of my transgressions & of those in the world. It says in your life’s manual that You put people in places of authority, so those who are rebelling against the election outcome of 2016 and the animus against President Donald J. Trump, are, in fact, coming directly against You. So, in your mighty name Jesus Christ of Nazareth, and with clean hands & a pure heart, I ask that You soften the hearts & enlighten the minds of the lawless. If they refuse & remain stiff necked & rebellious I pray as David prayed, that you would slap them on the right cheek & slap them on the left cheek & smash their teeth.

Marsha
November 7, 2019

ABBA hear Our Cries and Prayers for TRUTH and Justice to be Revealed. Let Good overcome EVIL. Show Us Your Glory. No weapons formed against Us shall Prosper. In the Mighty and Powerful Name of YESHUA. AMEN

Michael
November 7, 2019

Dear Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, I Come to you Lord You Are with us in time of trouble. We Know Lord YOU ARE the way and the TRUTH and the life, I pray LORD JESUS that YOU will come in to ALL the Election voting and ALL of the political life of our country. That YOU will be present Lord, REVEALING THE Truth, and THE TRUTH Will come out and set us free of all the evil, illegal Election activities that are going on. YOU Reign Lord in heaven and earth! Restore us oh Lord as 1 Nation Under YOU!! We pray this Only In JESUS’s Mighty Name, AMEN!!!

    Ernest Zenone Sr.
    November 7, 2019

    I AGREE IN PRAYER IN JESUS’ NAME THAT ANY FRAUD IN THIS ELECTION WOULD BE REVEALED AND THAT ONE WHO WILL HONOR YOU AND HONOR AND DEFEND OUR CONSTITUTION WOULD BE INSTALLED IN THIS OFFICE OF GOVERNOR. I PRAY IN JESUS NAME.

    Virginia
    November 7, 2019

    AMEN!

Jacquelyn Y Miller
November 7, 2019

Heavenly Father, I come to You asking for forgiveness of the many sins that we have committed against You. We are no longer ‘One Nation Under God, Indivisible, With Justice for All.’ We have strayed far from You. No one is seeking You for the answers to the problems we are having. Man cannot fix this mess we are in, for it is man that got us here in the first place. Let us look to You, the Creator of Heaven and Earth. Have mercy on us. In Jesus’ Name. AMEN.

Patty
November 7, 2019

Father, we praise you for Your omniscience ! You know all things past , present and future. We look to You for guidance and wisdom in order to respond to the political things taking place in our country ! Help us to be active in our faith and speak up when it is needed ! Reveal the truth to all !!!! In Jesus name we pray , Amen

Merrilyn
November 7, 2019

Father in Heaven, we Praise you for your mercy and your grace. We pray unified for this country on every level and in every state of government that the corruption be crushed and YOUR righteousness stand tall and firm as a beacon of light for the world. That your righteousness be glorified and established in the hearts of followers. Father, we pray for a revival of holiness and following of your ways and your will to sweep over this nation and the connecting nations as a Tsunami overtakes all in its path! Thank you Father, thank you! In Jesus name Amen

    Cheryl Ann
    November 7, 2019

    Great prayer!! I stand in agreement with you.

    Jayne Primaky
    November 7, 2019

    I agree with every word, Father. Hear our hearts and forgive us of our sins. Send forth a spirit of repentance across this nation to cause the eyes and hearts of Your people to humble themselves and turn from our wicked ways, to see our lack of faith. Wake us up so that we hear the alarm to believe Your word and pray, pray, pray! God bless us all and forgive us our sins.

Barbara
November 7, 2019

Holy Spirit we lean on You. Reveal to this nation Truth in the entire voting scenario. Deliver us from evil, You are Our Lord, we are Your people, created for a time,such as this. In Jesus Name,

Dorothy Ter Horst
November 7, 2019

Lord, please confuse the strategy of the demonic realm causing voter fraud. Make one lie prove another wrong until they kill each other and fall to the ground, in Jesus name, Amen.

Mary Johnson
November 7, 2019

Dear Father, if there was corruption in the Kentucky governor’s race please expose it and have it dealt with. Thank You. Amen

    BShuler
    November 7, 2019

    Yes, I agree totally! Also, don’t let this get us down. We were born for such a time as this, and the outward appearance of evil winning is only a smoke screen. Evil has already lost- our LORD Jesus Christ has risen, He took those keys of death and hell, and He has won the Victory! Don’t be dismayed, or discouraged or fearful! Keep praying that good overcomes evil in this election and that we can live in peace. But don’t be alarmed if evil seems to prevail- time is short, redeem it wisely, with joy!

      June Stevens
      November 7, 2019

      We are not moved by what we see on CNN because we cn know they are not being truthful the truth is not in them. We know that that God is at work and that we always triumph in Christ Jesus. My prayer is that every plot and evil scheme the enemy has designed to take down this nation and our presdent,will fall by their own designs and counsel.

        BShuler
        November 7, 2019

        Agreed, hallelujah, Amen!

        Deb
        November 7, 2019

        Amen!!

        Maureen
        November 7, 2019

        Amen and Amen.
        Let’s us all pray daily that God will cause these plots and evil schemes to implode and expose the massive corruption.

Kathy Heath
November 7, 2019

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    Maureen
    November 7, 2019

    They are part of the evil schemes and I pray they will be exposed.

      Kathy Heath
      November 7, 2019

      So true. If they hide the truth and keep people in the dark, they think they will win… BUT GOD!

Christine Martha
November 7, 2019

We decree that all hidden things will be exposed in KY’s gubernatorial race, and everything will come to the light. We dispatch the angels out to uncover secret plans to steal this election. The thief when he is caught must pay back 7 times what he stole!

    Flora Lee Rauch
    November 7, 2019

    Amen! IICor10:4,5. “The weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds and casting down imaginations and every high thing that exalts itself against God and we like wise bring into captivity every thought (and action) to the obedience of Christ.” In Jesus name we pray Amen

    Amapola
    November 7, 2019

    Amen!

Tina Marie Howard
November 7, 2019

I am a citizen of Kentucky and greatly appreciate your prayers for our recent election.

Jane
November 7, 2019

Yes I agree that EVERYTHING HIDDEN will be exposed!! We decree and declare every tactic of the enemy will be revealed.
Action will take place to correct it.
Let FREEDOM reign in 🇺🇸
our land!!!!

Carol
November 7, 2019

Heavenly Father, You see all man’s ways and You examine all his paths. (Proverbs 5:21).In this season of exposing evil for all to see, shine Your light on all the dark places in our electoral system and show us how to correct them. Thwart evil at every step as only You can do. In Jesus’Name and by His precious powerful Blood. Amen

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