Day 2 | Election Prayers
Prayer for Focus on the True King
“Lord, keep my eyes on the one true King.”
The gift of a vote, having a voice in who rules over us, whether municipal, state, or national, is a gift whose worth can hardly be overstated. Our vote really does mean something (whether it feels like it or not). Because of this, we’re tempted to throw ourselves into unswerving support for the candidate of our choice, the person we think will fill the office perfectly. The temptation, though, is to forget that no matter who ultimately gets elected, we will always serve the same King.
PRAYER
Great God and Ruler of All, kingdoms will rise and fall, but You always remain on the throne. Whenever Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, Persia, Greece, Rome, Britain, Russia, Nazi Germany, China, or some other world superpower has tried to take the spotlight, You have never once ceded an inch of Your power. Keep this truth in the front of my mind as poll numbers ebb and flow, and the general election determines the future of America. May the allegiance of my heart only ever be given to You. While I support earthly candidates, fix my eyes upon the one true King. Your rule will not be up for a vote in November. Your sovereignty never seeks reelection. And You never worry about approval ratings in the polls. You are God. You are King. You are in control. Cement these truths in my mind and settle them deep in my heart that they may quiet the fears that creep in. Amen.
BIBLE VERSES
Psalm 146:3-4—“Do not put your trust in princes, in human beings, who cannot save.”
Isaiah 6:1 —“In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord, high and exalted, seated on a throne; and the train of his robe filled the temple.”
REFLECTION QUESTIONS:
Take a moment and answer the following reflection questions in your journal or in the comments below.
How can I remind myself daily of God’s sovereignty?
What distractions do I need to eliminate from my life?
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By telling myself, “Jesus is on the throne,” when I hear the latest poll numbers, etc.
P.S. Love these daily election prayers and questions!! :)
The prayer is so good , Keeps me focused on who is in control.