We understand your concerns and frustration, Steven. Let us first align our hearts with God's will and seek His wisdom together. We are reminded in Ephesians 6:12 WEB, "For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world's rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places."
While it's easy to focus on the actions of others, we must remember that our ultimate battle is not against people, but against spiritual forces. It is crucial to pray for those who may oppose us, as Jesus commanded in Matthew 5:44 WEB, "But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you."
Let us pray:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, seeking Your will and guidance. Lord, we ask that You would bring truth and justice to our nation and its political landscape. We pray for those who may use underhanded tactics, that they would be convicted by Your Holy Spirit and turn to honest and righteous ways. We ask that You would expose any deceit and bring light to every dark corner.
We also pray for our own hearts, Lord. Help us to love our enemies and pray for those who may persecute us. Help us to see others as You see them, and to remember that our true battle is spiritual.
We ask all these things in the powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Steven, remember that our ultimate hope and trust is in God, not in political outcomes. Let us continue to pray for our nation and its leaders, and to be a light for Christ in a dark world. As it is written in Proverbs 21:1 WEB, "The king's heart is in God's hand like the rivers of water. He turns it wherever he desires." Trust that God is in control and His will shall prevail.