As I was reminded a few days ago, we are to spend 40 days in prayer for our nation. I wondered, if our prayers could be seen in colors, how many would be red and how many would be blue? We all have our preference, of course. but we need to pray for God’s will in this election. We need to truly pray for our nation to be “Under God” once again! A familiar Psalm comes to mind as I sometimes find myself worrying about what the future holds for our nation.
The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. Psalm 23:1
Psalm 23 actually compares we humans to sheep and the Lord as our Shepherd. Sheep which has been noted at other times are not at all wise in themselves, they are fearful of everything and frankly needs someone to guide them at all times. Sound familiar?
As those who are familiar with sheep know, the Shepherd provides all of the needs of his sheep. He guides them to green pastures and quiet waters. In my reading this morning, I read that sheep can easily become fearful and run with no direction, even running over other sheep. As we become frightened, let us not unkindly, run over others with our opinions, we are all sheep in need of a Shepherd. As a shepherd who cares for his sheep, he many times has to make his sheep lie down, actually force them down into the lush green grass to eat. Isn’t this like us so many times in this election process, we run in circles and cry “the sky is falling, the sky is falling” so God in his loving kindness has to force us, again, to consider that He is still in control no matter who gets elected.
Lord, give us wisdom as we vote for who you want in office of President of the United States.
It is said that sheep will stare at water that is tumultuous and though thirsty will not drink, so a good Shepherd leads them to quiet waters.
He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters.
As we pray for our country and the election in these next days to come, let us remember that He desires that we drink from the calm waters of his assurance. Let Him lead you to quiet waters as you dip into His word while you pray. His Word will FILL you with assurance as you remember that our Sovereign God is in control no matter who FILLS the White House. Remember to drink deeply from His Living Water!
Lord, help the people of this great nation to desire a return to the truths that has made America great! Give us all wisdom as we go to cast our votes. Give both candidates wisdom to know that without You and your Truth we will no longer be a great nation. May we be a Nation Under God once again. Amen
The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. Psalm 23:1
Psalm 23 actually compares we humans to sheep and the Lord as our Shepherd. Sheep which has been noted at other times are not at all wise in themselves, they are fearful of everything and frankly needs someone to guide them at all times. Sound familiar?
As those who are familiar with sheep know, the Shepherd provides all of the needs of his sheep. He guides them to green pastures and quiet waters. In my reading this morning, I read that sheep can easily become fearful and run with no direction, even running over other sheep. As we become frightened, let us not unkindly, run over others with our opinions, we are all sheep in need of a Shepherd. As a shepherd who cares for his sheep, he many times has to make his sheep lie down, actually force them down into the lush green grass to eat. Isn’t this like us so many times in this election process, we run in circles and cry “the sky is falling, the sky is falling” so God in his loving kindness has to force us, again, to consider that He is still in control no matter who gets elected.
Lord, give us wisdom as we vote for who you want in office of President of the United States.
It is said that sheep will stare at water that is tumultuous and though thirsty will not drink, so a good Shepherd leads them to quiet waters.
He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters.
As we pray for our country and the election in these next days to come, let us remember that He desires that we drink from the calm waters of his assurance. Let Him lead you to quiet waters as you dip into His word while you pray. His Word will FILL you with assurance as you remember that our Sovereign God is in control no matter who FILLS the White House. Remember to drink deeply from His Living Water!
Lord, help the people of this great nation to desire a return to the truths that has made America great! Give us all wisdom as we go to cast our votes. Give both candidates wisdom to know that without You and your Truth we will no longer be a great nation. May we be a Nation Under God once again. Amen
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