We may not agree, but we must pray
Almost one year ago, after one of the most debated elections in recent memory, America made history and elected Barack Obama as its 44th president.
Since the election on Nov. 4, 2008, and the subsequent Jan. 20, 2009, inauguration, President Obama’s presidency has been both praised and ridiculed by conservatives and liberals alike. His proposed health care reform, his stance on the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy for homosexuals in the military, and his administration’s recent back-and-forth with Fox News have attracted a lot of attention recently.
In general, Christians have struggled to find a way to support President Obama due to the obvious moral and scriptural conflicts arising from most of his decisions.
Concern has also begun to set in as many of the current changes seem to be backing Christians into a corner when it comes to being able to vocally stand against what the Bible says is wrong. An example of this occurred this past Thursday, when the Senate approved a bill that protects individuals of any sexual orientation from hate crimes, which opens the door for possible future laws to be passed making it illegal to discriminate against gays in any way. The bill is currently waiting to be signed by President Obama.
Scripture mandates us in 1 Timothy 2:1-2 to lift authority figures up in prayer, regardless of their party or position: “I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.”
Whether or not we agree with President Obama’s stance on important issues, we need to be in prayer persistently for President Obama and those who work under him.
