And I have put off writing in this prayer journal, despite many promptings in my spirit to pray for him. It is hard to pray for someone that you believe is an idiot, and an evil one at that. But I am under compulsion, out of obedience to the Word:
"I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving [choke!] 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."Oh, my.
I think sometimes he believes he is more king than president. I *know* that he has little to no idea about law, protocol, even the idea that he represents ALL of the citizens of the United States, and not just the ones called "his base."
So, dear God, Ruler of everything--truly, and not because of some false belief--please bless him. Somehow, work Your will through him though he is a faulted, fallible, possibly even corrupt leader. You have done it before! Please bring him to repentance.
...which brings me to another request: Your name is being besmirched. Because (for reasons that I fail to comprehend) evangelical leaders are embracing this president, Convict them--us--of our hypocrisy and shallowness. Let Your Spirit loose among us to bring us to our knees in the sadness of conviction. Include me as well, God. And don't let me shrink back from speaking truth, but do let me say true things lovingly.
In Jesus's name~~Amen.
