Election Campaign Season Prayer Thread

KAC | 4/23/07 | Knitting a Conundrum and Others

[Knitting A Conundrum]

The Primary Election Campaign season is now upon us.  I ask you to join me in prayer that the right and conservative persons stand up, get noticed, and get elected.  I ask you to join me in daily prayer that no deceits of the enemy blind us, that all persons who try to deceive us about the right and good be shown for what they are, and that we can all come together to do what we need for our nation in harmony, clarity and with the blessing of God.

Some quotes to consider:

If men of wisdom and knowledge, of moderation and temperance, of patience, fortitude and perseverance, of sobriety and true republican simplicity of manners, of zeal for the honour of the Supreme Being and the welfare of the commonwealth; if men possessed of these other excellent qualities are chosen to fill the seats of government, we may expect that our affairs will rest on a solid and permanent foundation. Samuel Adams, letter to Elbridge Gerry, November 27, 1780

When one rules justly over men, ruling in the fear of God,
he dawns on them like the morning light,
like the sun shining forth upon a cloudless morning,
like rain that makes grass to sprout from the earth.
But godless men are all like thorns that are thrown away;
for they cannot be taken with the hand;
but the man who touches them arms himself with iron and the shaft of a spear,
and they are utterly consumed with fire.
2 Samuel 23: 4,6-7 RSV

"America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." -- Abraham Lincoln

I have also seen this example of wisdom under the sun, and it seemed great to me. There was a little city with few men in it; and a great king came against it and besieged it, building great siegeworks against it.  But there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city. Yet no one remembered that poor man.

But I say that wisdom is better than might, though the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heeded. The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the shouting of a ruler among fools. Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good.  Ecclesiastes 9:13-18 RSV

It is necessary for every American, with becoming energy to endeavor to stop the dissemination of principles evidently destructive of the cause for which they have bled. It must be the combined virtue of the rulers and of the people to do this, and to rescue and save their civil and religious rights from the outstretched arm of tyranny, which may appear under any mode or form of government.

Mercy Warren, History of the Rise, Progress, and Termination of the American Revolution, 1805

Thus says the LORD: "Cursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his arm, whose heart turns away from the LORD. He is like a shrub in the desert, and shall not see any good come. He shall dwell in the parched places of the wilderness, in an uninhabited salt land.

"Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose trust is the LORD. He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in the year of drought, for it does not cease to bear fruit."

The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately corrupt; who can understand it?

"I the LORD search the mind and try the heart, to give to every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his doings."

Jeremiah 17: 5-10 RSV

Let each citizen remember at the moment he is offering his vote that he is not making a present or a compliment to please an individual — or at least that he ought not so to do; but that he is executing one of the most solemn trusts in human society for which he is accountable to God and his country.

Samuel Adams, in the Boston Gazette, April 16, 1781

My Prayer for Us

O Lord, have mercy on us,
each and every one of us
for trusting in our own strong hand
instead of in your hands.

O Lord, you who know all hearts,
soften our hearts,
awaken us to where we have failed,
awaken us to whom it is who gives us our strength,
and teach us to walk in your ways.

Today, O Lord, I send up my prayers
particularly for those seeking high office to be our leaders,
and for we, those of us who following the rules of our land,
must work, and choose and aid
in the selection of those who will lead us.

Lord, we see the darkness sweeping across the land,
the urgings of those who would have us repudiate the things this land was founded for,
those who would have us call evil good, and good evil,
those who would wreck home and family to prove a point in their ideology,
who would leave us weak, and vunerable,
who would have us sacrifice our children,
who would turn us totally away from you.

Lord, we know how important the stakes are,
and in our fears and anxieties, we turn to you.
Fill us with your wisdom, that we might make the right decisions.
Fill us with your patience, that in our fear we do not to the expedient thing,
but act according to your will.
Fill us with your light, so that we may see the traps the enemy has set.
Fill us with your hope, that we may have the heart to do the long task ahead.

Lord, you are our King.
Have mercy on this land, where, although many have chosen the dark,
many of us still work and strive for your cause.
Have mercy on this land,
That we may reclaim it's bright promise.
Lift up the hearts of those who would work for its good,
And bring clear to our minds how we should help in this political season.

Let the ones who will best aid in your plans for our country
step forth happily to answer your call.
Open our eyes to the deceits of the enemy,
And surround us always with your light.

In the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior, we ask this of you, O Father!

Amen.

[.30Carbine]

Amen.

[.30Carbine]

Robert Bruce’s March to Bannockburn

SCOTS, what hae wi’ Wallace bled,
Scots, wham Bruce has aften led,
Welcome to your gory bed,
Or to victorie!

Now’s the day, and now’s the hour;
See the front o’ battle lour;
See approach proud Edward’s power —
Chains and slaverie!

Wha will be a traitor knave?
Wha can fill a coward’s grave?
Wha sae base as be a slave?
Let him turn and flee!

Wha, for Scotland’s King and Law,
Freedom’s sword will strongly draw,
Free-man stand, or Free-man fa’,
Let him on wi’ me!

By Oppression’s woes and pains!
By your sons in servile chains!
We sill drain our dearest veins,
But they shall be free!

Lay the proud Usurpers low!
Tyrants fall in every foe!
Liberty’s in every blow!
Let us do or die!

~Robert Burns, madman with a fountain pen

[Knitting A Conundrum]

Therefore lift your drooping hands and strengthen your weak knees, and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be put out of joint but rather be healed. Hebrews 12: 12-13, RSV

Lord, in the task before us,
We ask your blessing.
Lord give us strength.

Lord, in the task before us,
We ask your wisdom.
Lord, enlighten our minds.

Lord, in the task before us,
We ask you guidance.
Lord, make clear our ways.

Give us who love you the heart and determination to do the right thing this election cycle, lifting up those who need your light, standing up when called to aid, and finding the right leader amongst all the choices, dark and light. For your name, for your glory, for your truth! With your help, O Lord, may we have the determination to make our land the shining city on the hill, beacon of what you would have a nation to be.

In the name of Jesus, I ask this of you, O Father!

Amen.

[EternalVigilance]

Amen.

[Kitty Mittens]

Amen and Amen, Dear Knitting.

Bringing my Prayer Over from the Pray for President Bush Thread:

Our Gracious Savior,

We Come Before You to Lift High Your Name, Glorifying our Master Who Gave us New Life. We Praise, Adore, and Worship You, Lord, Honoring You as Creation's Mighty King. Be Exalted and Reverenced, Great God, in the Lives of Your Dearly-Loved Lambs!

We Bring Before You our Brother-President, Pleading that he will Radiate Your Love. Fill him with Thy Goodness, O God, Producing Fruit to the Glory of the King. May Christ be his All-in-All, Helping him to Walk in Your Grace. May the Loveliness of Jesus Flow from his Heart, Drawing Many to Your Saving Embrace.

We Pray for Your Care of our Troops, that You would Guard them, and Give them Your Strength. Grant them Great, Awesome Victories, Giving Yourself the Glory and the Praise. Keep them Safe in Your Hand, Your Spirit Dwelling with them, through Your Name.

We Repent before Thee as a Nation, Pleading for a Renewal, through Grace. Move among all Sinners, Great Lord, Gifting them with Sweet Spiritual Life. Return our Nation to Godly Paths, for the Sake of our Founders, for the Sake of their Prayers. Be Glorified in the Salvation of Sinners, Showing Yourself So Mighty to Save.

Bless Every King's child who Comes Here to Pray, Dear Abba-Father, our Loving, Great King. Be Magnified Forever, as we Pray in our Jesus' Name, amen.

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[jedward]

BUMP!

[.30Carbine]

Lord, in the task before us,
We ask your blessing.
Lord give us strength.

Lord, in the task before us,
We ask your wisdom.
Lord, enlighten our minds.

Lord, in the task before us,
We ask you guidance.
Lord, make clear our ways.

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Breathtakingly beautiful, as I find all your prayers, dear heart. Thank you in the Name of Christ, Our Head.

[8mmMauser]

Morning bump with morning prayers,

8mm

[Kevmo]

Thanks for letting me know about this thread.

Bump for later reading and praying.

[katieanna]

Dear Knitting,
Thank you so much for this thread. Surely the Lord has ordered you to do this. Yeserday I went to our church to pray b/c of Nat’l day of Prayer and was very reminded of the necessity of the man of God’s choosing being at the helm of state in these troubled times.

Now I join you in prayer:

Most gracious Heavenly Father,
Please forgive us, Your people, for our sins. Our selfishness. Our greed and hardness of heart. Blessed Holy Sprit, help us to turn toward You and to seek Your Face for in this our land shall be healed. In these times of trouble and division, we beseach You grant us a president with a heart to do Your Will. A president who will honor You and the office to which he shall swear. And, Father, help us to be a people worthy of such a leader.

In Christ Jesus matchless Name,
Amen.

Freind, kindly add me to your ping list.
Regards, Kate

[The Spirit Of Allegiance]

bump and amen

[elkfersupper]

I've been praying for a conservative candidate who can win since halfway through Ronald Reagan's second term.

Now I'm praying that I live long enough to see it.

[Fudd Fan]

Election prayer bump.

Praying for the triumph of conservatism in a sea of evils, particularly the evil of abortion in this country. God bless the U.S.A.!

[The Spirit Of Allegiance]

Time for a bump and a prayer.

Prayer thread for our president and our beloved country
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1847345/posts

24 hour Prayer Thread
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1733377/posts

[Kevmo]

Thanks for the ping. I’ve been praying for Duncan Hunter and his family. One prayer has already been answered, that his son would return from Iraq. God is faithful.

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According to Intrade, the winner of the December 12th GOP debate was... Duncan Hunter.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1938773/posts

Why the smart money is on Duncan Hunter
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1926032/posts

In this poll Hunter is up 3% and even with Paul and Thompson.
http://www.wxyz.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=3481ef60-8195-46a9-af04-b87b907bcfdd

[sweet_diane]

~ping~

I haven't read all this yet, but looks like might be good reading.

Prayers for Fred and our blessed country!

[Fudd Fan]

Definitely praying with you all.

Thank you for this thread.

I never prayed harder than during the 2004 election campaign. 2008 promises to need our prayers even more.

[Vision]

“Father, please forgive us for our misdeeds and inability to learn from our sins. We surrender to you today and ask you to allow Fred Thompson to win the SC primary and go on to nurse this nation back to health in your name, Amen.”

[alicewonders]

Thank you, and Amen!