As American citizens, we are being asked to vote on a candidate
who will lead America (and the world). This passage in Matthew seems to
be an important directive for us to consider, Matthew 5:8. “Blessed are
the pure in heart: for they shall see God.” Psalm 24:3-4 also points out the
importance of purity, “Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord or who may stand
in His holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not trust
in an idol.” These verses show us that purity of heart allows us to see the
Lord and to stand in His council, and we need the ability to “see Him” and
“hear” His council to discern which candidates will become righteous rulers.
Perhaps purity of heart is why Daniel loved Nebuchadnezzar and why David didn’t
kill Saul when given the chance.
As American citizens, when we embrace the vital role of voting
and electing a leader who has weighty global impact, it is important to steward
the authority given to us by God and man, searching our own heart’s purity as well
as the heart of God, standing in His counsel to hear what he is saying.
Could it be that those with pure hearts elect righteous rulers?
Something to consider while watching the debates between
candidates;
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These events are heavily influenced by the worldview of the
media gurus. With their place of influence they are discipling America in
how to determine the qualifications of an American President. There are
valuable questions and points that are addressed, however, very little
attention is paid to the condition of their hearts and other values that are
vital to the DNA of a great leader.
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What is the condition of their “heart”? Solomon, after
being given the wisdom of God for leading the nation of Israel, wrote this, “Above
all else, guard your heart.” Where do we see this “guarding” being
lived out in their life? Are they able to do the “above all else” given
to Solomon when he asked God for wisdom? Does their heart have a Presidential
capacity that will thrive with-in the weighty mantle of leading our country
into fulfilling its God-given assignment, “on earth as it is in Heaven?”
We know, by our past and present, that intellect and experience
are not the sum total of a good or qualified leader. Most would
agree that a leader who has a whole heart would make the best decisions as
leader. ADD A FEW MORE WORDS HERE because one’s inner reality
determines one’s physical reality. If you have spent any time with the
Bethel leadership core, you know this to be true. The peace, healing,
wisdom and freedom that come when you are with them are literally, “not of this
world”. These men and women have learned vital life tools through gaining
knowledge, and they are implementing their knowledge with the wisdom of God,
creating Heaven’s reality on earth!
This is what I am listening for when I listen to a debate:
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Does this candidate possess a “biblical worldview”? A
biblical worldview is more than making a statement of faith, it is seeing if
their ideas on government, economics, and various issues reflect the blueprint
God gives us in the Bible. It is our roadmap to success as a Nation!
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Does this candidate know and possess the dream of God for
America? Seeing past our problems is what enables us to achieve
breakthrough for our future.
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Does this candidate’s heart have the capacity to act with wisdom
and compassion towards an entire Nation? If a ruler does not love those
they serve, they are not fit to rule.
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Does this candidate have a sense of where God is taking America
in the next 4 years, and does it reflect the Kingdom?
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Does this candidate have the humility and courage to surround
them with powerful people who know more than they do on any given topic?
Can we identify those people who currently play those roles in their life?
This is not an opportunity to scrutinize or dishonor people by
pointing out or bringing up their weaker spots. It is, however; an
opportunity to look for God’s fingerprint in the lives of any candidate seeing
an elected office, so that as we exercise our right to vote, we are setting
both the chosen leader and our Nation up for maximum success, seeing as best we
can, who divinely fits the role of President. We do have a choice
in whom we elect. Right now, we have an opportunity to pray for our
nation’s citizens, that we would walk in personal purity and have a desire for
wisdom to discern and elect a leader that possess the purity to see God and
stand in His counsel. May breakthrough come to our Nation and to those
whom are called to serve her purpose!
Merry Christmas
To all of our PrayDC
Readers and Followers!
May you and your
precious families encounter the profound love The Father demonstrated for us in
giving us Jesus, His one and only dearest Son. He is, literally, the
GREATEST GIFT this world will ever know!!!
Isaiah 9:7
There will be no end to the increase of His government of peace,
on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and uphold it with
justice and righteousness from then on and forevermore. The zeal of the
Lord of Hosts will accomplish this.
Seasons Greetings!!!
The PrayDC Team
The PrayDC Team
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