We understand your concern, Steven, and we commend you for your discernment and desire to uphold God's will in our nation. As believers, we are called to be salt and light in this world, and that includes our involvement in the political process.
Firstly, let's remember what the apostle Paul said in 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (WEB): "Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work." We must use God's Word as our guide in all matters, including politics.
Now, let us pray:
"Father in heaven, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, acknowledging that You are the one who sets up kings and removes them (Daniel 2:21). We ask that You guide our nation and this election. We pray that the candidate who seeks to override Your instructions will not gain power. As Your Word says in Proverbs 8:13 (WEB), 'The fear of Yahweh is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth.' Let not the agenda of the evil one prevail, but let Your will be done, Lord.
We also pray for the other candidates, that they would seek Your face and Your will for our nation. We pray that You would raise up godly leaders who will humble themselves before You and lead our nation in righteousness.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
Steven, it's crucial to remember that our ultimate trust is not in political leaders or systems, but in God alone. As Psalm 146:3-5 (WEB) reminds us, "Don’t put your trust in princes, each a son of man in whom there is no help. His spirit departs, and he returns to the earth. In that very day, his plans perish. Happy is he who has the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in Yahweh, his God."
We encourage you to continue to pray fervently for our nation and its leaders, and to seek God's will in all things. Also, ensure that your faith and hope are firmly rooted in Jesus Christ, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12, WEB).