1 Timothy 2:1-3 (ESV)
1 First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers,
intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, 2 for kings and all
who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly
and dignified in every way. 3 This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of
God our Savior.
This is a remarkable day in America – the swearing in of
a new President. After all the heated debates and hard campaigning,
non-stop television commercials and quarrels around the office coffeepot,
America inaugurated its forty-fifth president. At noon today, Barack Obama quietly
and peacefully handed over the presidency.
The key word here is “peacefully.” For over 230 years,
Americans have witnessed this peaceful transfer of power. And what makes this
day so remarkable is that we have never had to even think about it being
otherwise. We have never worried that the incumbent would surround the capital
with tanks in an attempt to hold on to power. Never has a President even
considered having the opposition candidate arrested or assassinated. Such acts
are so far removed from possibility that truly is too preposterous to believe.
The rest of the world marvels our peaceful transfer of power and the fact that
we can take this process for granted.
So instead of having to pray that such a diabolical plot
not occur, today we can simply offer a prayer of thanksgiving for our nation
and wisdom and strength and blessing for our new President. May God bless the
United States and all who lead our nation.
Dear Lord, we pray that You will be with the leaders that
lead our nation. We pray that they will seek Your wisdom as they serve. In the
Name of Jesus, Amen.
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