FWIW, I am not praying for Obama in church on Sundays, that God will enlighten him, as has been my custom for our political leaders all my life.
Instead, I am praying for my country.
I don’t understand this. Is this not what we are commanded by God to do? To pray for our enemies that their hearts may be turned from evil and toward God (good?)? I think you’re treading in some dangerous waters there, my fellow Christian and FRiend. If anything I think going through Psalms and taking a page from David regarding how to pray regarding our enemies would be a good idea.
Please take this in the spirit it is meant — obviously, do what you feel is right — I just have a strong urging to warn my brothers and sisters in Christ that no matter WHAT Obama does, we need to guard our hearts (and our souls) against praying for his demise... even if we don’t say the WORDS, God knows our hearts and if that thought is in there He’s hearing it!]