Editor’s note: Southern Baptists have been called to pray for 40 days or 40 hours prior to this fall’s election through the 40/40 Vigil. Today’s Heartland post is from Day (or Hour) 34. Go to 4040prayer.com to read more prayer prompts and to find out how to join the vigil.
Scripture for reflection and preparation
“It is by me that kings reign and rulers enact just law; by me, princes lead. as do nobles and all righteous judges.” (Proverbs 8:15-16)
“But the one who did not know, and did things deserving of blows, will be beaten lightly. Much will be required of everyone who has been given much. And even more will be expected of the one who has been entrusted with more.” (Luke 12:48)
“Do nothing out of rivalry or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves. Everyone should look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.” (Philippians 2:3-4)
PREPARATION
- Praise God for who He is
- Confess your sinfulness and need for cleansing
- Allow His Spirit to draw you near
- Listen as He speaks to you
ASK GOD TO…
- Burden Christians to run for public office
- Help the church understand the imperative of civic involvement
- Help churches equip men and women for the spiritual demands of public office
- Burden churches to pray for God to call men and women to public office
- Give Christians who run for public office favor in the eyes of the electorate
- Help you know if He wants you to become more involved in the civic life of your community or nation
- Protect future Christian leaders from errors and sin that will prevent them from fulfilling God’s intention for their lives of public service
THANKSGIVING
- Thank God for hearing you
- Trust that God is at work to accomplish His will
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