Prayers for Our Nation and Leaders

Just reflecting today on the new developments with our country and Iran and the continuing saga with impeachment proceedings. Also, I'm trying to make sense of the Christian community and the messages that are exchanged between Trump supporters and those that believe Trump should be ousted.

As a Christ follower I want to follow Biblical commands and hold Biblical values and worldview. Here is what I clearly see and know to do:

1.  Pray for our leaders, no matter who is in office. Part of the daily Bible reading today, through-the-Bible -in-one-year-plan, was from Proverbs 2:7-9 AMP:

He stores away sound wisdom for the righteous [those who are in right standing with Him];
He is a shield to those who walk in integrity [those of honorable character and moral courage],
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He guards the paths of justice;
And He preserves the way of His saints (believers).
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Then you will understand righteousness and justice [in every circumstance]
And integrity and every good path.

The phrase, "he guards the paths of justice", is very comforting.  God is concerned about justice and nothing will get beyond his guardianship. I thank him for that and pray those who are righteous in government will be given the stored wisdom he has for them.  If they have this wisdom, God's shield of protection, and God preserving their ways, then they WILL understand righteousness and justice-in every circumstance.  Can I trust God for this answer and promise?  Let's keep God busy with our fervent requests for his wisdom to be imparted to any who are deemed righteous in Washington right now.

2.  God is sovereign and will do what he pleases.  Whoever is in office is appointed there by God. Even though a democracy votes for their leader, the final plans are in God's hands.

    In their hearts humans plan their course,
    but the Lord establishes their steps.
    Prov. 16:9  NIV

I am not politically postured, but I am Biblically based.  God's word will never lie or return void to him.  May my heart always seek to know his heart and what he thinks, and may his will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Let's pray and trust, Jesus, our commander and chief. And constantly grow in loving those around us, no matter our differences.