"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 lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty." (I Timothy 2:1-2)
The election is finally over. Some are very upset about the results, while others are ecstatic. As Christians, we must put aside any rancor, regardless of our personal opinions, and focus on Pauls direction in this passage. President Obama will need these prayers as much, or more than any president in history to face the problems ahead of him. Without those prayers, he may well preside over one of the worst periods in American history. If so, it will not be his fault, but he may well get the blame.
We are to make supplications, or requests for all men. Ernest or sincere prayers are required, not the superficial and insincere prayers we so often are guilty of. Intercessions are literally praying on behalf of another. You cannot pray against one in intercessions.
Finally, whether you supported or opposed Obama, or other candidates that were elected, we are to give thanks for them. That does not mean we always agree with them, but that we are to give sincere thanks.
There is a promise accompanying these directions. Specifically, that we may experience a quiet and peaceable life, in godliness and honesty. This is God's desire, regardless of what occurs in the world around us. Obedience will be beneficial.
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