Praying for World Leaders

Anyone watching the news lately will wonder where this world is going, and who is in control and who is making the decision.  Some of you may know where this world is going and are worried about it.  Whatever your views are Republican, Democrat, Liberal, Conservative, there are things going on in this world that are scary.  

This year we have had so many disasters.  Just to name a few that have happened in recent days, Turkey, France, Dallas, and Baton Rouge.  All of these disasters came from a decision made by one person or a group of people, a decision that has affected a lot of people.

World leaders have decisions that they have to make every day. If you stop and think of the pressure that leaders, any leaders, are under, it is a monumental undertaking.  How to keep their people safe, whether civilians, or officers, and it is not just in the USA. 

What do they do after a coup? What is the next step with the Brexit vote?  How can we protect our people from being mowed over by a truck? How can keep people safe from being shot? These are just a few of the questions they have to face.

Every day our leaders have to make decisions that affect us.  I have to admit that sometimes this really scares me. I don’t agree with all of those decisions. Yet, I remember that my God is so much bigger than any hate, any person, any wrong decision.  I can pray for our leaders.

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.  I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”  Isaiah 41:10

Praying for our leaders is something that we can do.  We don’t have to agree with every decision.  Yet, there are times that we don’t have all the pieces, as our leaders should.  Pray that our leaders take all the information that they have, and make the best decision.

We can pray that our world leaders are given all the information, and make the best decision based on the latest and greatest information.  You and I can also do our part.  When we have a chance to make a difference, like voting-do it.  Pray before you vote, whichever way it is.  If you pray before you vote, then you are voting how God wants you to vote.

 “Peace is what I leave with you; it is my own peace that I give you.  I do not give it as the world does.  Do not be worried and upset; do not be afraid.” John 14:27

I am proud to be an American.  Do I agree with everything that has happened here, or decisions that have been and will continue to be made here? No, I do not.  I do realize that my country, and every country around the globe, is made up of people, and as long as people are in any country, wrong decisions will be made. 

So, my job is to pray for those that make the decisions.  Also, write your leaders, whether congressman, or local leader, and tell them that you are praying for them this month.  Don’t complain about taxes, or the bad decisions they have made.  Just tell them that you are praying for them.

Dear Lord,

Lord, I must remember that you are still on Your thrown.  I pray for our world leaders as they make life altering decisions that affect us all.  Please give the wisdom to make the best decision.

Amen

~ Laura Maxson

July Prayer Topic: Our World Leaders

We just recently returned from a visit back east. The plan was to visit Washington, D.C. on the 4th of July. What better way to celebrate our nations independence then in our capitol itself.

It's not often that I think about our nations history and our founding fathers. But it's hard not too when surround so closely to where history actually took place. The thought of the weight those men and women who started our county carried on there shoulders is unimaginable to me. The birth of a nation, a nation that they hoped would not only live, but thrive long after they were gone.

As I think about all of this, it brings my mind to those leading our country today. The thought of the responsibility that they carry, also incredible in my mind. I know that I may  or may not agree with everything that they do or say. I don't have all the information that they may have, or understanding of what decisions they have to make. Decisions that not only will affect them, but in turn us and who knows for how long.

When I think about it all, it seems somewhat daunting, and maybe a little scary, especially when I may not agree with them. But, there is one thing I do believe in. "In God We Trust." I have to believe that God is in complete control. 

With the up coming elections, seemingly uncertain future of our country, we can have peace. Peace to know God holds the future. He is the One who set up and takes down kings. He is the One who helped our founding fathers shape our nation. He is the One who fashioned history, to tell His-Story. 

As we look to the future and what may be in store for our country, we can be assured of this. By looking at the past, we can have peace in our future because, IN GOD WE TRUST.

~ kartini r. maxson