First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.
1 Timothy 2:1-2

God’s Word says to pray for those in positions of civil authority. I hope we are all living in obedience to this command. In addition to the glory of God, it is for our own good that we do: “that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.”

But how shall we pray? For our candidates? Our preferred party? For the ballot propositions in which we are most interested? Sure, that’s only natural. But may I encourage you, as God encourages me to also pray for:

The people and parties I do not like.
For the righteous to vote righteously.
For God’s perfect will, regardless of what people do.
For our nation’s current addiction to hating the opposition, threatening, and throwing tantrums when anyone doesn’t get their way.*
Revival in our land.

Let us pray. Pray. PRAY!

*Am I the only one who sees the protesters and rioters as ill-behaved children throwing tantrums, making everyone around them miserable until they get their way? Shame on us! How we have devolved as a nation!