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Do Not Take Your Foot Off The Pedal of Prayer On November 4
PNW ^ | 11/2/20 | Michael Brown

Posted on 11/02/2020 4:54:02 PM PST by Roman_War_Criminal

All over America, there is a great outpouring of prayer for the nation and for the elections. Believers are gathering together online and in corporate settings, fasting and praying for God's intervention. "We need you, God," they cry out with one voice. "Have mercy on our land! Don't abandon us, Lord! Help, Father!"

Even in other countries, believers are fasting and praying for America right now. We stand at a pivotal time in our history, and as America goes, much of the world goes.

But the worst thing we could do is stop praying on November 4 (if, in fact, we have a result by then).

Desperate prayer will be needed just as much the day after the elections as the day before the elections.

Desperate prayer will be needed in the months (and even years) following the elections just as much as in the months (and years) leading up to the elections.

Unless, of course, you think that there is a political solution to the many maladies that afflict us. Or that getting (or keeping) the right person in the White House will be some kind of cure all. Or that gaining (or regaining) the Senate or the House will stop the riots and unite the factions and quiet the unrest (and remove COVID too!).

Do I believe that one candidate and one party has better policies for the nation? Absolutely. But our problems are too deep for a political solution, and that's why we must continue to pray.

When it comes to the elections, I never pray for a specific candidate or party to win. Instead, I cast my vote and then I pray for God's best, not pretending to know the mind of the Lord. He has purposes and plans in mind that are infinitely above ours.

He is looking at eternal implications and considering multi-generational outcomes. Perhaps what looks like the worst result in the short term will produce the best result in the long term.

That's why I pray for God's will to be done rather than praying for the election of the candidates for whom I vote. This is also what I recommend to others, since, in this way, we can all pray together in unity: "Father, Your will be done!"

Otherwise, depending on our differing political convictions, one group will be praying for the election of Candidate A while the other group will be praying for the election of Candidate B. In effect, we will be praying, "Our will be done!"

Best to pray for His will, not ours.

That being said, it would be a massive strategic mistake to let up in the intensity of our praying once the elections are settled.

Think about it for a moment.

Although I voted for Trump in 2016 and will vote for him on Tuesday, I must ask myself: Is America more divided today than it was four years ago? Are we in more national upheaval? More shaking? More in danger of tearing apart at the seams? The answers are obvious.

So, even with the man many of us voted for in the White House, and even with the many positive things that Trump has done for the nation - and I truly believe there are many - America is a mess.

Barring divine intervention, four more years of Trump will only lead to more polarizing and more upheaval, including the deepening radicalization of the left. (Again, I say this as someone who believes Trump is a far better alternative to Biden.)

And what if Joe Biden is elected, especially if he keeps his campaign promises and implements the Democratic Platform? The resentment of the right (and even resistance from the right) will only intensify. The pushback against increasing government overreach will be intense, as will be the reaction to the continued loss of our liberties.

Either way, no matter who wins the election, the polarizing will increase. The anger will rise. The factions will deepen. And the extremes will become more extreme.

That's why we need to keep the pedal to the metal when it comes to desperate, sustained, fervent prayer. Only God can heal our wounds.

Originally published at AskDrBrown.org - reposted with permission.


TOPICS: Current Events; Prayer; Religion & Culture; Religion & Politics
KEYWORDS: america; donaldtrump; election; therepublic
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Pray for America! Pray for Donald Trump! Pray for God's will to be done!
1 posted on 11/02/2020 4:54:02 PM PST by Roman_War_Criminal
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

Amen.


2 posted on 11/02/2020 4:56:12 PM PST by BipolarBob (Rome wasn't built in a day. All Hail the night shift!)
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To: ConjunctionJunction; Library Lady; patriot torch; Califreak; mlizzy; Halls; Cedar; Huskrrrr; ...

End Times Ping!
Please pray for a Republican victory!


3 posted on 11/02/2020 4:56:22 PM PST by Roman_War_Criminal (Jesus + Something = Nothing ; Jesus + Nothing = Everything)
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

Pray for America! Pray for Donald Trump! Pray for God’s will to be done!

And throw in an extra prayer for Rush. I just found out he’s been told he has 8 weeks to live. He’s been the biggest cheerleader for the Conservative movement!


4 posted on 11/02/2020 4:56:55 PM PST by Dawgreg
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

Pray the Rosary!


5 posted on 11/02/2020 4:57:58 PM PST by Dacula ( If you won the lottery, would you mail in your ticket or go in person? Remember that when you vote.)
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

I read a prophecy Trump would manage a win, but only by prayers of the saints.


6 posted on 11/02/2020 4:58:51 PM PST by frnewsjunkie
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To: Dacula

No, pray in the name of Jesus Christ to God the Father in Heaven. That is the procedure Jesus gave us.


7 posted on 11/02/2020 5:02:55 PM PST by EliRoom8
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

AMEN!


8 posted on 11/02/2020 5:05:16 PM PST by Maudeen (Are You Ready for the Lord's Return? John 3:36)
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To: EliRoom8
Praying to The Heavenly Father in Jesus Name, for the successful reelection Of PDJT ❤🙏❤
9 posted on 11/02/2020 5:06:51 PM PST by TianaHighrider (God bless President Trump)
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To: Dacula

Isaiah 26:11

O Lord, your hand is lifted up,
but they do not see it.
Let them see your zeal for your people, and be ashamed.
Let the fire for your adversaries consume them.


10 posted on 11/02/2020 5:08:48 PM PST by dandiegirl (BOBBY m)
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To: dandiegirl

Amen.


11 posted on 11/02/2020 5:14:46 PM PST by Dacula ( If you won the lottery, would you mail in your ticket or go in person? Remember that when you vote.)
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

I think the LORD YESHUA’S patience is exhausted with this country, majority are going to vote against his man, but I think he will give us grace through the Electoral College this time. Maranatha!


12 posted on 11/02/2020 5:20:55 PM PST by cowboyusa (America Cowboy up!)
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To: Roman_War_Criminal
All day today. My long prayers thru the scattered among threads posted here. It is great modus operandi. You read a disconcerting piece and rather than fume about it, you make your short reply, skip down and post your prayer in italics. It's a great way to maintain the vigilance and attention. After all, topics range from voting shenanigans in Pennsylvania to the bail for Kyle Rittehause. Furthermore, praying along the way helps us to more carefully arrange our thoughts and present them in an organized petition/intercession.

Beyond that, I believe that putting out our prayer here confirms our testimony before others. It also activates the implied promise of Malachi 3:16:
: "Then those who feared the LORD talked with each other, and the LORD listened and heard. A scroll of remembrance was written in his presence concerning those who feared the LORD and honored his name."
That might be an item mentioned at the Bema Seat/Christ's judgement of believers.
13 posted on 11/02/2020 5:22:23 PM PST by EliRoom8
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To: TianaHighrider

Amen — and for the Lord’d heavy recompense for the enemies of our righteous president.


14 posted on 11/02/2020 5:24:21 PM PST by EliRoom8
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

My wife and I joined Rev. Franklin Graham’s live prayer for our nation, the election, and President Trump. It was held on Samaritan’s Purse Facebook at 8pm EST this evening. Continuing to pray! God forgive our nation of our sins. Have mercy Lord. Deliver us from evil.


15 posted on 11/02/2020 5:35:31 PM PST by SkyPilot ("I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6)
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

Join with hundreds of FReepers to pray daily on FR for President
Donald TRUMP, Vice President Mike PENCE, and AMERICA:
Government, Family, Military, Business, Education, Churches,
Healthcare Systems and the Media.

Praying daily since 2015:
AMERICA Prayer Vigil

And this is the confidence we have in Him, that
if we ask anything according to His Will, He hears us.

—1 John 5:14



16 posted on 11/02/2020 5:44:31 PM PST by Albion Wilde ("When you open your heart to patriotism, there is no room for prejudice." --Donald Trump)
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To: BipolarBob

17 posted on 11/02/2020 5:44:39 PM PST by georgiegirl (Count me Deplorable)
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To: Dacula

Only in the name of Our Coming King - Lord Yeshua - God Almighty.


18 posted on 11/02/2020 5:47:08 PM PST by Roman_War_Criminal (Jesus + Something = Nothing ; Jesus + Nothing = Everything)
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

I have been encouraged by all the mentions of prayer and prayer threads in the past weeks. We have been praying. Although working tomorrow I will pause and pray.

Prayer to the one true God is one weapon we have that they don’t.

Sometimes God says no. I realize that.

But people all over the world let alone in the US are praying for Trump’s (and downballot) victories tomorrow. Their side had I guess witches so called casting spells.


19 posted on 11/02/2020 5:54:58 PM PST by Persevero (I am afraid propriety has been set at naught. - Jane Austen)
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To: EliRoom8

Excellent thoughts and perspective!

Thank you for your fervent prayers!

All in His Name & for His Glory!


20 posted on 11/02/2020 5:58:12 PM PST by Roman_War_Criminal (Jesus + Something = Nothing ; Jesus + Nothing = Everything)
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