After nearly two years the election has taken place and there are changes ahead. Among Believers were differing opinions as to the best choice to lead this wonderful country, now the choice is made. As Believers we must look to the word of God and His command for us. He has a plan and He is in control. This said, let's see what Scripture tells us concerning our responsibility to the governing (civil) authorities.

Romans 13:1-7 is very clear.
1 "Let every person be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God.
2 Therefore he who resists authority has opposed the ordinance of God; and they who have opposed will receive condemnation upon themselves.
3 For rulers are not a cause of fear for good behavior, but for evil. Do you want to have no fear of authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from the same;
4 for it is a minister of God to you for good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for it does not bear the sword for nothing; for it is a minister of God, an avenger who brings wrath upon the one who practices evil.
5 Wherefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of wrath, but also for conscience' sake.
6 For because of this you also pay taxes, for rulers are servants of God, devoting themselves to this very thing.
7 Render to all what is due them; tax to whom tax is due, custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor."
(Read in The Amplified Bible to open these verses up even more.)

As Believers we need to pray for our leaders. Not only for our leaders, but for the people of this great nation. It was God who established this Republic nearly 250 years ago. Even then there were forces pitted against one another, but our God who reigns wrought a great nations through His manifest wisdom and guidance to men.

Let us heed the command of Romans 13:1-7 in obedience to our Lord.
And with one heart and mind join together and pray daily that the Lord would manifest wisdom and guidance to our new leaders as they prepare for their term in office.

I close with 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18,
16 "Rejoice always;
17 pray without ceasing;
18 in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."

God bless and keep you always!