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(VA) GOP governor: Obama 'minister of God'
WND ^ | January 9, 2013 | William Murray

Posted on 01/09/2013 12:10:30 PM PST by Perseverando

Prayer breakfast calls on president to act 'for the people'

Barack Obama is “an appointed minister of God to do what is good,” according to the prayer of Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell at the Commonwealth Prayer Breakfast held at the Richmond, Va., convention center.

The annual breakfast yesterday drew more than 1,000 people, including many of the state’s leaders. In addition to McDonnell, others offering prayers included Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, House Speaker William Howell and state Democrat Chairwoman Charniele Herring.

McDonnell asked, during his prayer for Obama, that God give him “the wisdom of Solomon.”

The opening prayer was delivered by the mayor of Richmond, Dwight C. Jones, a Democrat. Jones, an African-American, sat next to Cuccinelli, a tea party favorite who currently is running for governor to replace McDonnell.

All those at the head table sat quietly as McDonnell prayed for Obama and his family. McDonnell prayed for Obama’s “wife Michelle and his two girls to have normalcy.” For Obama’s duties of office, the governor prayed that he would “get done what is right and just for the people.”

Speaking of all elected officials in the nation including himself, the governor asked God that “all do what is right in the eyes of God.”

It is not the first time McDonnell has advocated prayer for Obama.

Early in 2012, he told a Boy Scout troop to “pray for Mr. Obama, because he’s got a lot of hard decisions to make.”

That request came as the troop was on a tour of the

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; Government; US: Virginia
KEYWORDS: cuccinelli; gop; mcdonnell; ministerofgod; prayerbreakfast
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1 posted on 01/09/2013 12:10:40 PM PST by Perseverando
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To: Perseverando

Obama is not a minister of God but we should pray for him


2 posted on 01/09/2013 12:12:42 PM PST by frogjerk (Obama Claus is coming to town!)
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To: frogjerk

Yes. I can think of a number of the Psalms that are highly appropriate.


3 posted on 01/09/2013 12:14:31 PM PST by Dick Bachert (An ARMED society is a POLITE society!)
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To: Dick Bachert

“Jesus wept.” John 11:35

and so should we. Obummer is certainly NOT a minister and we do need to pray for him. God answers a variety of prayers every day...

Plan for the worst, hope for the best, work to the glory of God, and pray without ceasing.


5 posted on 01/09/2013 12:18:15 PM PST by sassy steel magnolia
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To: Perseverando
People are missing the point. The verse means that a ruler is appointed by God to do what is good. But woe unto him if he doesn't do good. God will condemn a ruler whom He (God) has appointed, but who renounces God's authority by doing evil.

The governor was warning Obama of the heavy punishment that awaits an evil ruler.

6 posted on 01/09/2013 12:19:46 PM PST by Dr. Thorne ("How long, O Lord, holy and true?" - Rev. 6:10)
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To: Perseverando

0bama doesn’t believe in God. His actions speak loudly about his beliefs. He believes government is a god.


7 posted on 01/09/2013 12:20:56 PM PST by A message
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To: Perseverando; fieldmarshaldj; Clintonfatigued; Impy
>> Barack Obama is “an appointed minister of God to do what is good,” according to Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell <<

Someone please have Gov. McDonnell undergo drug testing immediately.

8 posted on 01/09/2013 12:22:34 PM PST by BillyBoy ( Impeach Obama? Yes We Can!)
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To: Perseverando
I want to see the actual text of the prayer.
9 posted on 01/09/2013 12:23:36 PM PST by MissMagnolia (You see, truth always resides wherever brave men still have ammunition. I pick truth. (John Ransom))
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To: Perseverando

Our leaders are selected by God I think is what he meant.


10 posted on 01/09/2013 12:25:26 PM PST by AppyPappy (You never see a massacre at a gun show.)
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To: frogjerk
"...we should pray for him."

Yes, I have no love for Obama or especially his actions and his policies, however...

1 Tim 2:1,2 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."

Daniel 2:20-21 Daniel answered and said: "Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, For wisdom and might are His. And He changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and raises up kings; He gives wisdom to the wise And knowledge to those who have understanding.

Psalms 75:6-7 For exaltation comes neither from the east Nor from the west nor from the south. 7 But God is the Judge: He puts down one, And exalts another.

Romans 13:1 Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God.

Proverbs 21:1 The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, Like the rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes.

Daniel 4:37 Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise, exalt and honor the King of heaven, for all His works are true and His ways just, and He is able to humble those who walk in pride.”

11 posted on 01/09/2013 12:26:47 PM PST by BwanaNdege ("To learn who rules over you simply find out who you are not allowed to criticize"- Voltaire)
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To: frogjerk

obama is a spawn of satan and i pray for him to be impeached from office.


12 posted on 01/09/2013 12:27:31 PM PST by GlockThe Vote (The Obama Adminstration: 2nd wave of attacks on America after 9/11)
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To: Perseverando
McDonnell was warning obama that he's been put in place by God to do good. Woe unto him if he fails to good...aforegone conclusion if you as me!

I've known Governor McDonnel for 15 years (we're NOT best buds) and he's one of the good guys, and always has been.

13 posted on 01/09/2013 12:29:26 PM PST by pgkdan ( "Those who hammer their guns into plows will plow for those who do not." ~Thomas Jefferson)
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To: AppyPappy
Leaders selected by God is an old Europe paradigm of monarchy by Divine Right.

Wasn't such a ruler (king) also the head of the church?

-PJ

14 posted on 01/09/2013 12:30:22 PM PST by Political Junkie Too (If you are the Posterity of We the People, then you are a Natural Born Citizen.)
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To: Dr. Thorne
>> a ruler is appointed by God <<

Huh? God didn't "appoint" Obama as President (though Obama's supporters like Jamie Foxx certainly seem to think he's God chosen one). Flawed, fallible human beings elected Obama as President. He was selected by voters for a government position, not "called" by God to be leader of a church or ministry.

15 posted on 01/09/2013 12:32:02 PM PST by BillyBoy ( Impeach Obama? Yes We Can!)
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To: Dr. Thorne
People are missing the point. The verse means that a ruler is appointed by God to do what is good. But woe unto him if he doesn't do good. God will condemn a ruler whom He (God) has appointed, but who renounces God's authority by doing evil.

The governor was warning Obama of the heavy punishment that awaits an evil ruler.

I absolutely agree. Very much like the warning to leaders and nations as explained by Jonathan Cahn in his book, "The Harbinger."

16 posted on 01/09/2013 12:32:02 PM PST by Perseverando (Gun control? It's really not about gun control is it? It's really about PEOPLE CONTROL!)
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To: Perseverando

Must be reading this blog.
http://obamamessiah.blogspot.com/


17 posted on 01/09/2013 12:32:43 PM PST by Jack Hydrazine (It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine!)
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To: Perseverando

18 posted on 01/09/2013 12:35:35 PM PST by wesagain (The God (Elohim) of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob is the One True GOD.)
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To: Dick Bachert

Psalm 109:8-May his days in office be few and may another soon take his place.


19 posted on 01/09/2013 12:36:28 PM PST by GeorgeTex (Obama-Four M President (Mendacious Manchurian Muslim Marxist))
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To: Perseverando; All

Yes, Proverbs 21:1 indicates that the Lord guides king’s hearts however the Lord pleases.

On the other hand, consider the kings of the ancient Israelites who did evil in the eyes of the Lord, the Lord ultimately turning these kings and the Israelites over to invading armies.

And given that it has been said that the Constitution is our king, the problem is that many patriots evidently do not understand how evil Constitution-ignoring Obama is because many patriots are evidently not familiar with the roughly two pages of constitutionally limited powers of the federal government.


20 posted on 01/09/2013 12:38:23 PM PST by Amendment10
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