We did something a little different today at church. All 4 members of our preaching team shared a short homily and prayer for the upcoming election. I started off with spiritual warfare. Click here to view today’s service. I share below what I shared this morning.

In Daniel 10, Daniel talks about being visited by a man who says that he started to come to Daniel when Daniel gadd started praying in regards to a vision he had. it took the man 3 weeks because he was blocked by the spirit prince of Persia. And he actually needed help from the archangel Michael, to complete his mission to get to Daniel. A little later he mentions the spirit prince of Greece. Ther implication is that these spirit princes are evil. I don’t think it’s far fetched to suggest that there is an evil spirit prince of the United States (or any other nation).

For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. (Ephesians 6:12 (NLT))

God’s first concern is not what’s going on in the White House. It’s what’s going on in HIS house. (Dr. Tony Evans)

The challenge we face isn’t about the depravity of the wicked. The great challenge we face is the indifference of the faithful. (Pastor Allen Jackson)

I share these two quotes to say this: The United States was founded as a Christian nation. We have been very blessed, even in spite of our sins and shortcomings. We use to recognize and honor God. But we have forgotten that. We are a nation in turmoil. President Reagan said, “If we ever forget that we are One Nation Under God, then we will be a nation gone under.” As I step back, and review history, especially the history of my lifetime, I fear we have forgotten that. We seldom, if ever, realize that we are in a spiritual battle. And there is only one way to fight, and win, spiritual battles; on our knees.

Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land. (2 Chronicles 7:14 (NLT))

Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere. (Ephesians 6:18 (NLT))

Church, it is OUR duty and responsibility to pray for our nation. We truly are under spiritual attack as a nation and as Christians, men and women of God we must begin to do battle together, on our knees, in prayer for our nation, for each other, and as Cheryl will talk about, for our government.

Father, we lift our nation in prayer today. As we vote this week, help us to vote with your principles and values in mind. And help us, as your people, continue to pray for our nation, and our neighbors. Help us to remember that ultimately, you have the final say, And that our hope is in you. Amen.