It has been said that we will get the leaders that we pray for. If true, that could explain the caliber of many of our current government officials!
Our society is extremely polarized. Everyone seems to be in a camp. People pick sides. They cheer on their own leaders and disparage and ridicule those opposed to them. Yet Scripture is clear that we are to pray for our government leaders and anyone in authority over us, whether we like them, or voted for them, or not.
There are many reasons to do this. For one, it is what Christ would do. He loved all people, not just those who agreed with Him. Second, by praying, we seek God’s will to be done rather than our will. God is above politics. His objective is for His purposes to be accomplished on earth. Third, God cares more about eternity than about the next election. He cares about people’s souls, not their political leanings. Finally, praying for government leaders brings good to the country in which we live. Christians ought always to be seeking the well-bring of their nation and the people around them.
Christians ought to bless whatever company, or neighborhood, or country to which they belong. Their prayers ought to transcend their own personal preferences to the higher level of God’s activity. Would God be pleased with the way you are presently humbly, sincerely, praying for the leaders over you?