The Pope's Visit

Arrival in Washington, DC

the afternoon of September 22, 2015

Lord, we are a hurt nation -- an angry nation struggling to maintain our values while still dealing firmly with those who hate us.  Guide our nation's leaders during these difficult times.  We trust in You and long for peace. Amen.
(Prayers From The Heart, Day 254)
22 September 2015

Leadership Qualities

What qualities do we want most in our leaders? God desires all who rule under Him to be just and righteous. Think how the world would change if world leaders would commit themselves to these two qualities.
(The One Year Book Of Bible Readings, 24 December)
29 Augus 2014

War Is Stupid

There is nothing that war has ever achieved we could not better achieve without it. (Havelock Ellis in Selected Essays)

Lord, grant peace to our fallen and their families.  Bestow wisdom on those in power throughout the world. Protect all of us from the stupid decisions of our leaders.
27 May 2012

Leadership

Leadership positions entail responsibility for others, not abuse of them.  Perhaps it is time to revisit the power of prayer for God's guidance as we elect those who will serve as leaders ... (The Upper Room Disciplines - 2003, 19 July) 6 April 2012

Election 2012

God, direct us and intervene in the election of our leaders, Amen

(The Upper Room Disciplines - 2003, 19 July)

2 April 2012

Leaders

Photo by Mr. Dickie - Emmitsburg, MD

Pray for the men and women who serve as our leaders, that they might be faithful to the Lord.  (after Warren W. Wiersbe, Chapter-By-Chapter Bible Commentary, p. 786) 26 December 2011

Pray For Our Leaders

Today pray for solutions to national and international problems.

God bless our nation and keep us safe and free, safe from all our enemies wherever they may be. (Helen Steiner Rice, From The Heart, July 26) 26 July 2011

Godly Leaders

When God wants to judge His people, He sometimes takes the godly leaders away; and they are spared the pain of seeing their nation deteriorate and then go into judgment. (Warren W. Wiersbe, Chapter-By-Chapter Bible Commentary, p. 487) 8 July 2011

Pray For Our Leaders

Today pray for inspiration and guidance for the leaders of our cities, states and nation.

(Helen Steiner Rice, From The Heart, 4 July)

4 Jul 2011

Days Of Isaiah

In the days of Isaiah God replaced the proud leaders of Judah with weaklings, nobodies, without ability, who oppressed the people. Why? Because the nation not only sinned but boasted of it openly. (after Warren W. Wiersbe, Chapter-By-Chapter Bible Commentary, p. 454)

2 July 2011