Praying For God’s People To Turn Out To Vote
Day 38 - November 3, 2024
Kris Kubal Intercessors For America Chief Program Officer View Website
Devotion For Day 38
Be subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good. For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people. Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God. Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor
Evan Carter wrote an article for Hillsdale College in 2014 that provides some significant insights into the importance of exercising our right to vote. Here are some excerpts:
“Voting is important. Upright citizens with sufficient political will can effect political change. Citizens could turn their backs on voting. But President Coolidge knew this choice could only lead to one end: ‘Unless citizens perform their duties [by voting], such a system of government is doomed to failure.’ Coolidge also said, ‘If the people fail to vote, a government will be developed which is not their government.’”
“Because government protects our life, liberty, and property, we cannot neglect government and political activity. By staying aloof of the political system, you’re tacitly saying that voting and the direction of governance isn’t important to you. Therefore, a responsible citizenry must be educated about current issues and consistently vote in elections.”
Grace-filled Father, we know that You alone are the highest authority but that You also put leaders in place for Your purposes. We trust You to guide us, and our nation in these next days so that Your purposes will be accomplished perfectly. Prompt Your people to go to the polls and vote as You give them wisdom. Show us how to be Jesus to every person we come in contact with, whether it’s someone in line or a poll worker. Urge Your people to be in place at every election venue so that Your kindness and glory can be demonstrated through us!
Prayer Topics
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continually remind you that you must still be a responsible citizen in the world even though this world is not your home. Thank Him that your citizenship is in heaven, and from it, we await the second coming of Jesus (Philippians 3:20).
- Pray that people will not be apathetic or discouraged about voting and that they will inform themselves well before heading to the polls.
- Ask God to bring millions of believers to the polls and make their voices heard!
- Pray that every excuse people make to stay home from the polls or any obstacle in the way will be removed!
