Faith: Pray for elected leaders
July 3, 2008 · Updated 10:01 PM
Its been a while since I wrote to a congressman or legislator to thank them for the continued good work. I dont have to wait for an issue to give my opinion or an issue to grouse about to send a letter!
Ive done my share of criticizing those in politics, but Im praying more now as I see the difficult tasks, that wisdom and blessing may rest on them. I know that I like appreciation and prayer rather than criticism and worry. I found this verse in I Timothy 1:1,2 (KJV): I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men; for kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may live a quiet and peaceable life in all goodness and honesty.
One sentence that gives form to my prayer is from Prose Works, by Mary Baker Eddy: Pray that the divine presence may still guide and bless our chief magistrate, those associated with his executive trust, and our national judiciary; give to our congress wisdom, and uphold our nation with the right hand of His righteousness.
Im improving on this practice of praying joining others in the community.
Joy Oldemeyer
Oak Harbor
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