Our local, state, and national leaders:

How can it be that we are still in Lent? The last three weeks have felt like months to many of us. Regardless of where we fall on political lines, our leaders in charge of making very critical decisions, are the leaders we have. I, for one, would have strong opinions of what I think should be done, but I’m sure that who I am and my personal beliefs strongly cloud my opinions. Now is the time, as people of prayer, that we can lift our leaders as they are making decisions that affect all of our lives. The bible tells us that our prayers make a difference even for those who may not believe and may not be followers of Jesus.

So let us pray for our leaders, pray that our all-knowing all-seeing God may work through them to bring about what is best for the people. We cannot, in a time like this, forget the mighty power of our God. Yes, he can use everyone and we are told our prayers count and matter.

I have faith in our God to move in and through our leaders, please pray with me.

I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving 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. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all people. This has now been witnessed to at the proper time. And for this purpose I was appointed a herald and an apostle—I am telling the truth, I am not lying—and a true and faithful teacher of the Gentiles. Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing.

2 Timothy 2:1-8 NIV