Reading from today's quiet time....thought I'd share (take it as you will):

Ezekiel 11

2-3 God said, "Son of man, these are the men who draw up blueprints for sin, who think up new programs for evil in this city. They say, 'We can make anything happen here. We're the best. We're the choice pieces of meat in the soup pot.'

"Oppose them, son of man. Preach against them."

11 -12 "I will give them singleness of heart and put a new spirit within them. I will take away their hearts of stone and give them tender hearts instead, so they will obey my laws and regulations. Then they will truly be my people, and I will be their God."

Someone in our small group gave this to us last night and I thought it was appropriate to share today....

Praying for the President and Others in Authority

Pray that our elected officials would:

1. Recognize their personal sinfulness and need for the cleansing power of Jesus Christ.
2. Understand their inadequacy for the task before them and their need to pray for God's wisdom, knowledge, and courage.
3. Reject all counsel that violates the spiritual principles of God's Word and be willing to trust God to lead them in the right direction.
4. Resist the pressures of those who would lead them astray or tempt them to destroy the Lord and His will for their lives.
5. Work to reverse the trend toward ungodliness in our land and to restore America's Christ-centered values.
   
6. Be prepared to make godly choices in the best interest of America, regardless of the cost.
7. Rely upon the Word of God and prayer for strength and success.
8. Maintain dignity, honor, trustworthiness, and righteousness in office.
9. Strive to be a godly example to the men, women, and children of this land.
10. Remember that while in office, they are accountable to God for their attitudes, actions, and motives.