A Post-Election Prayer for America

by Justin Imel

Heavenly Father,

We acknowledge your sovereignty over this nation and every other nation on earth (Dan 4:32). Presidents come and go, but you sit upon the throne (Rev 4:9) and you reign forever and ever (Rev 19:6). Regardless of what happens in our country, we know that you are the almighty (Rev 4:8), the I AM (Ex 3:14; cf. Rev 4:8), and the ruler of the kings of the earth (Rev 1:5). We acknowledge, our God, that our citizenship is in heaven, and we anticipate the appearing of your Son, our Savior (Phil 3:20).

Our country is greatly divided. We pray for healing. We ask for reconciliation. We beseech you that the healing and reconciliation may begin with us. We know that even those with whom we strongly disagree bear your image (Gen 1:27; 9:6; cf. Acts 17:26), are our neighbors (Lk 10:25-37), and stand in need of Jesus (Lk 24:46-47). We wish to see all people as you see them, not as our political leaders see them.

Help the church be the light of this world (Matt 5:14). Help us do good to all men (Gal 6:10). Help us to sow love (1 Cor 13:4-8a). Help us to care for the widow and the orphan (Js 1:27). Help us to give to anyone who has need (Acts 2:45). In short, our God, we wish to show the character of our Lord Jesus everywhere we go.

We ask your blessings, holy God, on those in authority (1 Tim 2:1-2). We pray that we might live quiet and peaceable lives which please you (1 Tim 2:2). We pray that you might grant wisdom to those who are in office and those who will shortly take office (Js 1:5). Help us to submit to them, for we know that you are the one who gives them their authority (Rom 13:1-7).

We thank you for the honor of being a part of your kingdom (Col 1:13). We’re thankful that kingdom cannot be shaken (Heb 12:28). We’re thankful that in the heavenly kingdom all the evil we see in the kingdom of the world will be no more (Rev 21:1-4, 22-27); we look forward to that eternal day of peace and harmony.

In Jesus’ Name,
Amen