Father, my Father, we do not know what outcome this season will bring. Whomever You raise up to lead, whomever the people choose—You are already seated on the throne above all of it.
I confess we place too much hope in politicians and too little hope in You. Forgive us. Give us the peace that passes understanding, regardless of the result.
Bless those who will govern. Grant them counselors of wisdom and courage. Turn their hearts toward justice, mercy, and humility. If they come from opposition, open doors for gospel witness anyway. If they come from our own side, guard them from pride and self-righteousness.
Teach us to live faithfully under any regime, to pray for all in authority, and to keep our eyes fixed on the One Kingdom that cannot be shaken. Begin with me, for Jesus' sake. Amen.
Verses for Today:
Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment. (Romans 13:1–2)
I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. (1 Timothy 2:1–4)
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy. (Psalm 103:2–4)
For thus says the Lord God of Israel to Cyrus, whom I have anointed to accomplish my purposes: "I will go before you and level the mountains... that they may know from the rising of the sun, and from the west, that there is none besides me; I am the Lord, and there is no other." (Isaiah 45:1, 6)
