Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Warfare Wednesday: The 100 Day Mark

"Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every authority instituted among men: whether to the king, as the supreme authority, 14or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right. 15For it is God's will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish men. 16Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God. 17Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king." 1 Peter 2:13-17

This morning as we continue our weekly reminder to pray for President Obama, it's exciting to note that today is his 100th day in office. Let's really pray for perseverance for the President, as that 100 day mark means extra scrutinising by the nation. His first 100 days will be reviewed and criticized by many. Let us pray that the nation will not lose confidence in our elected leader, and let us pray that our President will have confidence in his abilities and the God who put them there. Let us pray especially for President Obama's continued safety as he becomes more at ease with his position and with all the traveling involved. Let us continue to pray for Godly Wisdom for this man, and for all those who work with him on a daily basis. Let's thank God for an uneventful first 100 days in office, and with God's help, may they continue to be crisis-free.

While we're praying for President Obama this morning, I think it would be right to give special attention to the outbreak of the Swine Flu. Let us pray for Godly Wisdom for all those involved, from the President and his cabinet to the CDC and the World Health Organization. There are little answers so far on this flu, other than that it's a deadly strain of the flu and it seems to be easily caught. But we have a Great and Mighty God who knows all the answers, and knows how to eliminate this disease. Whether through conventional human means or through a miracle from God, let us pray that this flu be stopped in its tracks.

I also want to take a minute to pray for wisdom for the president regarding situations in Asia and the Middle East. Last week it was announced that the Taliban is on the move and is enforcing their horrible laws on the people of Pakistan. May our military and government move wisely in dealing with these zealots, and may God grant wisdom to everyone involved. Most especially though, my God grant peace to the thousands of women who are being persecuted because of this law. May the Peace that passes all understanding fill them, and wrap around them and comfort them in this time of uncertainty. I can't imagine what it must feel like to be treated as a third rate non-citizen, and my heart breaks for each and every one of these women, teens and children affected by this terrorist situation. Also, let us pray for the country of Pakistan as they are a tender ally of ours in the war on terror. Let us pray for wisdom for their leaders in dealing with the filth that is moving within their borders.

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