In this hectic political season, it’s easy for those of us who follow both conservative politics and Judeo-Christian doctrine to lean towards politics. As I write this on the Sabbath, I find my mind drifting towards politics. The two don’t have to exist as mutually exclusive components in our lives. The separation of church and state doesn’t have to exist in our own minds. For this reason, it’s important to discuss how faith plays a role in elections.
No, I’m not talking about the Biblical or secular worldviews that drive politicians. I’m referring to the faith of the voters and specifically whether or not we should pray for one candidate or another. Since I support Ted Cruz, it may come as a surprise that I don’t actually pray for him directly. My prayers before primaries and caucuses is for God’s Will to be done. This may seem redundant; we’re charged to pray for the Will of the Father to be done in earth as it is in Heaven every day through the Lord’s Prayer. However, I believe it’s important to pray for discernment by the voters as part of God’s Will.
That’s not to say that we shouldn’t pray for Ted Cruz or whoever our chosen candidate is. We should pray for them to follow the Holy Spirit. We should pray for them to be discerning. We should pray for them to have clarity of thought that is Bible-driven. However, leaders are chosen by the Father. Even though I believe Cruz is the right answer for America, Israel, and the world, that doesn’t give me the right to want my will done. If it’s God’s Will that Ted Cruz should be President, it will happen and I will pray for His Will to be done.
On the original topic, can prayer influence election results? If God’s Will is to be done, then prayer shouldn’t be…
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A good article. The point is well-taken, as many become despondent when it seems their prayers are not answered according to their desires. God may have other plans for HIS purposes. I’ve had to learn this lesson, myself. But, I do pray that it IS God’s will for Ted Cruz to succeed, and if he does he’ll need our prayers even more!
Pray for righteousness to be restored and for the peace of Jerusalem
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