How to Pray for Barack Obama
By Max Lucado
Many challenges await our new president.
The times are turbulent and the economy is in jeopardy.
With a little divine help... I can only speculate as to what awaits President-elect Barack Obama. Nations in conflict. How can 
leaders lead during these days of bailouts and bombings?
Only with God's help.
leaders lead during these days of bailouts and bombings?Only with God's help.
Ask God to bless Barack Obama and his family.
He needs our prayers.
And it's our privilege to pray for him.
The Bible says,
The Bible says,
"Pray for rulers and for all who have authority so that we can have quiet and peaceful lives full of worship and respect for God"
(1 Timothy 2:2).
Almighty God, keep watch over the Obama family. As scripture says,
"keep them safe from the evil one" (John 17:15).
God, please grant insight and foresight to the President.
Lord, bestow humility upon our leaders and their office and his staff.
Bless President Obama with endurance and stamina.
~amen
