Sixty Days to November 4th Midterm Election

In the book of 1 Samuel, we read about Israel’s political system and the establishment of a human king to rule over the tribes. While God alone was Israel’s King, He had established earthly judges to handle disputes and manage the governmental affairs of His nation. Scripture tells us that the ungrateful Israelites began to cry out for a king, demanding to “be like all the nations…”

Clearly, the desires of Israel were wrong and in direct opposition with the Lord’s plan for His people. God had lovingly and wisely given them His best, and yet, they wanted something other than what He had provided. We are far removed from the days of Samuel, but the attitudes and selfish desires of that day remain. God has a plan – the best plan – for our nation, but in today’s culture, too many people have no desire to consider or submit to the ways and the will of the Lord.

As we know from 1 Samuel, God relented and gave Israel a human king to rule over them. If the Lord gave Israel a human king when the people continually cried out for one, how much more would He delight to answer our pleas if Christians throughout Illinois cried out to Him for godly leaders in our state and in our nation?

The November 2014 elections will most definitely have consequences for all Illinoisans. It is crucial that those who value the foundational principles of life, marriage and family, and religious freedom do not allow their voices to be silenced or their values and beliefs to be discounted. Most importantly, it is absolutely critical that we cover these elections in frequent, fervent prayer.

Take ACTION:  During the next sixty days leading up to the November 2014 midterm elections, will you commit with us to praying – crying out – to God for godly leadership?  We need to ask the Lord for leadership that will both acknowledge and honor Him.

Will you also pray for God to pour out His mercy on this state and nation?  The predicament in which we currently find ourselves – governed by ungodly, immoral and unethical leaders – is due to the fact that we have neglected our responsibility to take a stand for godliness and have foolishly persisted in electing leaders who do not fear the Lord or hold His precepts in high regard.

Psalm 50:15 assures us, the people of God, that those who “call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me.” Friends, a day of trouble is surely upon us. Together, let us fall to our knees and call upon the Lord for deliverance. To God be the glory – great things He has done and great things He will do!

Please, join us in prayer!