Pray
I’ve felt a renewed purpose among the defenders of ordered liberty and limited government these last few days. I think the tide is turning, and if there were a few more days like we’ve had here lately I would be very confident that things would work out as I’d hoped.
I sure do wish the coal-plant audio had hit early last week. I wish the Palin exoneration had come sooner. I wish MKH’s video, the credit card story, Ayers’ relationship to Cuban Intelligence, the text of Ayers’ book, the Khalidi tape…well, we’ve tried. For good or ill, that part’s over. We’ve made our case. We’ve walked our routes and knocked on doors. We’ve given money. We’ve said our piece. To us is left only the simple duty of voting our conscience and remaining vigilant.
It is out of our hands now, but I do believe it is in someone else’s. And so there is still one more thing left to do.
Pray for our country. By God’s grace, we live in a Republic where we may govern ourselves. Pray God would guide us to do so wisely.
Here is the prayer for our country from the magnificent old 1928 Book of Common Prayer. While my private intercessions are a bit more…specific than this, these sentiments still ring true, across party lines, across the years, and across the issues:
ALMIGHTY God, who hast given us this good land for our heritage; We humbly beseech thee that we may always prove ourselves a people mindful of thy favour and glad to do thy will. Bless our land with honourable industry, sound learning, and pure manners. Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogancy, and from every evil way. Defend our liberties, and fashion into one united people the multitudes brought hither out of many kindreds and tongues. Endue with the spirit of wisdom those to whom in thy Name we entrust the authority of government, that there may be justice and peace at home, and that, through obedience to thy law, we may show forth thy praise among the nations of the earth. In the time of prosperity, fill our hearts with thankfulness, and in the day of trouble, suffer not our trust in thee to fail; all which we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Senator Obama vowed a few days ago that, if elected, he will “fundamentally transform” the United States of America. (Silly me, I thought he was supposed to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution, not remodel it.) And so he may get to change some laws. He’ll definitely try to take our money and our guns. His goons may break some heads and wreck some careers.
But that fundamental change he’s been waiting for is going to be harder than he realizes. He cannot break our spirits. He cannot fundamentally transform us from Americans into cosmopolitan “citizens of the world”. He can’t deface our pride, and his depredations will only make us cling even more joyfully to our faith. No matter who wins this election, on November 5th, and on January 20th, and every day thereafter we will still be free and emancipated citizens of the greatest nation on God’s earth. Obama and his judges cannot just decree us otherwise.
Not unless we let him. Not unless we give up and act like we’re whipped. Not unless we bow down.
I won’t bow down. Not to the Obamessiah. And I won’t change–or if I do, it certainly won’t be a change he directs, and it won’t be into his idea of what I ought to be.
But maybe that won’t even happen. I remember going to bed in November 2000 thinking the same sort of thing about the incipient presidency of Al Gore. And look how that worked out…
As I said, it is out of our hands. Remain vigilant. Do not bow down. Do not give up.
Pray.
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I’m praying. My knees are getting really sore. But I’m praying.
Thanks all. Now That’s the American Spirit!
From Malaysia, I wish you: God bless America and all who reside in it, Ms Malkin!
Thank you for reminding me Michelle, God will not give us more then we can handle, He IS in control!
Deep breath in, slowly exhale…
Hoping and praying for the best!
Thank See-Dubya for this inspiring post.
I pray for my country. We survived 9/11 we can survive a pelosi/Reid Congress.
Its only a matter of time till they lose.
Just as the saying means: You break it, you buy it.
And its like the stock-market. You take the good with the bad, while hoping the idiots dont go completely broke until they give you more of their money.
I’ve been poring thru my Churchill books looking for inspiration…I should have looked to Sir Winston’s source of inspiration…God be with our great nation tomorrow and always.
Never give up. Never surrender.
Don’t vote against Obama. Don’t vote for McCain while holding your nose.
Vote *for* Sarah Palin!
Thank you, See Dubya, for your eloquence. That’s exactly the sentiment I’ve been trying to convey for a long time.
Things will get tough for a while, probably even nasty and we’ll be irritated, inconvenienced and angered to action by many things that may come to pass, but America will survive. The important thing is to make sure the Republic survives.
Thank you, Michelle, for giving See Dubya a voice.
Amen, see-dubya, great post.
Thank you See-Dubya for that inspirational post!! Our family will continue to pray for America.
I am thankful for a God who has it all in control, no matter who becomes president or what happens. God has blessed America, blessed her greatly, and I believe He will continue to do so.
This is a truly wonderful post. I am feeling more confident already! I said my prayers yesterday and will continue to say them today. After all, with God ALL things are possible.
ITooktheRedPill:
Funny, I was thinking of that verse the other day. If God gives us another chance and allows McCain to be elected, it will be because some Americans have humbled themselves and prayed and sought direction from the Lord above. If Obama is elected, then it will be a time more than ever for Americans to turn from their wicked ways because only then will He hear from heaven and will heal our land.
A healing touch from God… it’s what America needs. Not some Obama hopechange.
Good post as always see-dubya however…
I hate to be the wet blanket but why is this election so close?
What happened to concepts like Integrity among our Presidents?
I gave up talking to an imaginary friend when I was in grade school.
Thanks See-Dubya!
I am going to be praying and fasting today…
Your preyers will be answered. I have faith that the American people are not that naive.
“prayers”
see-dubya-thank you for the reminder and for the prayer—
It reminded me of a prayer journal written by our own George Washington when he was around 20 years old-he had an entry for morning and evening:I’ll share part of my favorite:
O most glorious God…I acknowledge and confess my faults; in the weak and imperfect performance of the duties of this day. I have called on Thee for pardon and forgiveness of sins,but so coldly and carelessly that my prayers are become my sin and stand in need of pardon…..
George Washington…
I see little such humility on the part on the part of our ‘elite officials’ –However:
My guess is that Gov. Palin would say such a prayer as this and the thought of it gives me heart for the future….We will seek more of the ilk of Palin and Washington…
C-CS
Thy will be done.
Remember the First Commandment.
Thanks, See-Dubya, for your last-minute words of motivation.
Thank you, Michelle Malkin, Allahpundit, Ed Morrissey, and the rest of the conservative blogosphere for making a difference, for doing the job others wouldn’t, for giving like-minded people a voice. If it weren’t for all of your efforts, a lot of people would probably still be wearing blindfolds. I don’t know how conservatives could have been as successful without your many voices. Great job.
The mainstream media ought to seriously worry about its livelihood. This election has exposed its flaws more than any other event. This is the future — the end of the beginning, perhaps.
Thank you See-Dubya! The 1928 BCP has some great prayers.
I think there are legions of folks all over this nation who are in fervent prayer over this election….May God Have Mercy!!
McCainPalin ’08
Scotthong, Malaysia is a beautiful country, having been there 9 years ago (KL, Ipoh, Penang). It reminds me of watching the discussion on the new budget once, when I was there, on TV. 5 “journalists” sat at a table and went over the budget. I thought it would be interesting to watch, but after about 15 minutes, I saw that not one of them had anything to say, even remotely negative. It was all…”That’s great”, “That’s fine”, etc.. I then realized that I wasn’t in a true democratic country; an islamic country. Free speech wasn’t as we see it. So the whole show was all positive about everything the government had passed. I bring this up, because I see this coming, in our own country soon. To paraphrase John Adams, once a government takes away freedoms and liberties, it will never give them back. I fear that is true. Our Founding Fathers revolted over much less tyranny than we have in our government today. They would be appalled to see what has happened. After the Constitutional Convention, a lady approached Ben Franklin and asked, “Sir, do we have a republic or a monarchy?”. Franklin replied, “A republic, ma’am, if you can keep it.” I fear, now, that we have lost it.
Thank you see-dubya.
Oh, Thank you so much, Single-Issue voters, who allowed such a weak candidate to be nominated over far more aggressive and spirited contenders to face a steam roller of socialism! When my man Thompson dropped the ball because of uber foolish moves, I didn’t take my toys and went home. At least I held my nose and was willing to support whoever was nominated. Now our wallets will eat the fruits of such narrow-minded bogus political-philosophical “purity” crap for decades to come because mega entitlement programs will be set in stone that no following administration will ever get rid of.
Great moves, Single Issue voters! Enjoy paying for the results of your “purity”!
James Greenidge
Queens, New York
Each of you that post scripture and prayers are a comfort.
Dan 2:21 “It is He who changes the times and the epochs; He removes kings and establishes kings; He gives wisdom to wise men And knowledge to men of understanding.
We are not in control, thankfully.
I am off to the polls here on the East Coast where it is 6:15 a.m. Gonna get in line early! Then I am off to Repub headquarters where I am going to work the phone banks.
God bless America!
2008, the year massive voter fraud by ACORN, and Early Voting, ended the Republic and turned the USA into Mob Democracy. “Spread the Wealth”
Thank you see-dubya. I feel like all I have been doing lately is praying about this election. Thank you for words to remind me that prayer is not about desperation – but about a constant conversation with God that will NOT end even if the results are not what we want.
Oh – and I keep praying for rain in key states.
Our nation is worth saving.
IF the left takes control for the next four years, THEN we have a responsibility to rebuild what they destroy. We, as Americans, will prevail. The enemy within cannot suppress or break our spirit.
I went to bed last night with good thoughts. I visited pumapac.org and these people aren’t down on themselves. They still believe that there is a way to win. I wake up this morning to find such an inspirational post by See-dubya – God answers prayers.
Amen.
I went to bed last night with good thoughts. I visited pumapac.org and these people aren’t down on themselves. They still believe that there is a way to win. I wake up this morning to find such an inspirational post by See-dubya – God answers prayers.
Amen.
Whoops… my apologies for the double post.
Amen, see-dub. Nice to hear from you.
Yet another reason why my fellow atheists (Dawkins, Hitchens, Maher, etc.) should shut the (fill in curse here) up when it comes to Christianity and “extreme” Christians.
Note what see-dub doesn’t pray for as much as what he does. He doesn’t bring curses or violence down upon Obama etc. A far better soul than mine, which might be praying that we will rise up against these monsters…
But at Christianity’s core is love and hence, free will.
Give me an extremist Christian over an extremist collectivist of any stripe any day of the week and Sunday twice over.
Thanks for the post see-dub, (hopefully) see you on the flip side.
Today is the scariest day of my life.
Thanks see-dubya I needed to see this when I woke up this morning. I’m off to work and leaving it all in His hands. God Bless you see-dubya!
I never talked to an imaginary friend- and I pray often.
NOTHING is over YET!
I’m about to do another all day at the polls in the hopes of catching one of these ACORN frauds. I’ll vote sometime today, others will follow suit, and the only ones this is over for are those who already voted, and the fools who believe the lying liberal media.
Get Out The Vote! I’ll be looking for you. ;o)
Prayers first thing this morning and unceasingly during the day for a McCain/Palin victory.
“Pray without ceasing”
1 Thessalonians 5: 17
I believe McCain/Palin will win, regardless, God will be with us always.
Thank you, See-Dub (and Michelle) for all you do for our country. May God bless all who read this. We have a great country, I give thanks to God for the United States of America, and our troops who protect us every day.
Thank you, See-Dub!
While praying the scripture Jeremiah 32:17 came to mind; “Ah Lord God! Behold, Thou hast made the heavens and the earth by Thy great power and by Thine outstretched arm! Nothing is too difficult for Thee.” Yes, I am clinging to this verse. Pray without ceasing!
You all are awesome.
Going to wait outside of city hall for the doors to open up.
I will be praying!
Thank you, See-Dubya!
I’m praying too, SeeDubya.
But, they don’t count prayers down at the election board.
Vote! Go pick up 5 more people and take them with you!
Vote!
Vote!
Vote!
Indeed, prayer.
And remember that an Obama win may be a sign from God that we need to get our priorities in order – for too long we’ve been a nation that’s allowed the injustice of abortion, the permissiveness of promiscuity, and other sins to overwhelm and infect the popular culture.
Pray, fast, and do penance. Turn the tide.
Sarah Palin has been vetted like no candidate ever before, and the only thing they could come up with was the obviously fake from the get-go “troopergate?
She is an incredible woman who I greatly admire.
I pray for her and for my country.
Thank you for the good post, see dub. while i’m not the praying type…your message is clear, and the reasoning pure, and thats all a good person can ask.
But you’re right. Change isnt about who is in the white house. Real change is in the hearts and minds of those who seek it, and have the resolve to complete the journey, even if it takes them far from home or costs them everything. Don’t let some nitwit in Washington convince you about “change”.
today is going to be a good day for some, and not for others. This election really has been an interesting one, and i think it might be a dog fight all the way to the end.
But however it turns out, whoever gets elected…tomorrow is another day. You’ll get up, and do then what you’ll do now. So don’t get caught up on the details of this race now.
I would mention that i also agree with sees dub about the “vote your conscience”…though sadly here, saying that around here normally brings out the “you’re throwing your vote away” or “you’re helping the other side”. thank you for saying that, and that someone else has the c.o. jones to tell others to follow their hearts and minds, regardless.
Well, here’s hoping kids. See you on the other side of the election counts.
All things work for good for those who love God and are called according to his purpose.
God is, always has been, and always will be in control.
Thought maybe I could add a little, hope it helps :
“God, Grant ME the Serenity to ACCEPT the Things I cannot change(others), Courage to CHANGE the things I can (myself)…And the WISDOM to know the difference.”
Amen.
It’s raining in Richmond, VA this morning. Doesn’t rain usually help Republicans on election day? Funny thing is this… rain hadn’t been in the forecast for today until yesterday afternoon. Maybe there have been a lot of us praying for rain. I’m hoping it spreads quickly to northern VA. Virginia must stay red!
Morning all, thank you S/D for your post. I have been praying for our Repbulic and ask God’s will be done. Please everyone go vote.
L
The Lord has blessed this nation, and I — along with many others — pray He continues to bless it.
Two themes run in the LDS Church, themes that we believe shows Heaven Father’s Love for His children, other than the most major theme of the Sacrifice of His Only Begotten so that The ends of the Law be fulfilled and we might be able to return unto Him.
1.) He will *not* violate our free-agency. This means He won’t drag us into Heaven against our wishes. Sounds silly? Not to the 3rd of Heaven’s Hosts who followed the Adversary. Not to the workers of evil who killed 200+ millions for Communism.
This also means that He won’t preserve our Country against our wishes. For the last 8 decades our Church has had a “standing order” for members to learn the Constitution, the works of the Founding Fathers and teach others about them. This is essential for any shift to occur.
2.) We are required to do all within our power to bring to pass what we ask for. This means teaching (undeconstructed) US history, learning all we can about not only our system of government, but the candidates & races, too. Add prayerful voting, persuasion, and standing firm for the American Culture.
Regardless of the outcome today, we must continue to work for Liberty, for that Heavenly Banner: The Constitution!
To our government & politicians, I say:
Let our test be but one: Are your actions and votes in harmony with the intentions of the Founding Fathers? If not, then *you are not!* You will lose your office!
To my Countrymen I say only: Let our cry be: Our God and Our Liberty! With fasting, prayer, and with work, They will be upheld! Fear not!
May the Lord keep us in His Hand this day, and those who work against Liberty fail!
Sorry I forgot this…
God in Heaven…Please have Mercy,today,tomorrow,Forever. Amen
Thanks Dubs. Good job. Never give up never give in.
Rigged Machines in Philly???
http://townhall.com/blog/g/6a610d55-3344-422f-b335-2ae68ae2f35f?comments=true&commentsSortDirection=Descending
This is our time to step up. We may well have the opportunity here to be described by our grandchildren as the new “Greatest Generation”.
Here’s a good article referencing this verse. I’m interested to know what you think.
Good Morning, everyone…I’ve been so uplifted reading See-Dub’s post and all the comments.
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Some comments from me : Tranceman, you may have stopped ‘talking’, but God hasn’t stopped loving His creation, and that includes you. I’m praying for you today.
Happy_Mama : It’s raining in NC this morning..keep praying! ( I voted Saturday in the bright sunshine
Here’s the scripture from Sunday evening’s prayer service.. 1 Timothy 2: 1-6
“I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all men—the testimony given in its proper time.”
Thank you, Michelle for providing a forum to express our thoughts without fear of retribution. May God continue to bless this great nation.
Last week, two important things happened:
1. My dad came very close to dying. Everyone expected him to die. But after a many prayers from many people, I felt a deep peace and was confidently optimistic, even though death was all but certain. Several hours later, my dad’s health had stabilized and he is doing better now.
2. The son of some friends of mine was diagnosed with cancer. We all had been praying for his health. A later test determined that he didn’t have cancer, but merely a virus.
So I have seen prayers answered. “The Lord gives and the Lord takes away. Blessed be the name of the Lord.” Whatever happens, in good times and in bad, I will praise the Lord. Even though sometimes the righteous get trampled by the wicked, I know the good guys win in the end.
I’ll be watching MSNBC coverage tonight because I fully expect McCain to win.
Best part of the little prayer above? Not ONE mention of your candidate. Obama derangement syndrome, anyone? So telling.
Change isnt about who is in the white house. Real change is in the hearts and minds of those who seek it
Exactly why Obama is winning, landslide style.
People, it will be fine. This happens in our great nation every four to eight years. It’s just your turn to wait this time, that’s all. Builds character. And look, waiting obviously worked for the left.
Daniel 4:32
the Most High is sovereign over the kingdoms of men and gives them to anyone he wishes.
Yes, everyone, pray. Abstractmind, you said you’re not the praying type, but pray anyway.
Scotthong, my wife is from Kuala Krau, Malaysia. I’ve been there twice. Pretty country.
Thank you, see-dubya, for that reminder.
“The constant prayers of a righteous man availeth much” I have been constantly praying through Christ, the most righteous man I know.
Remember the Battle of Jericho!!!
so Obama has changed your heart huh? and you wonder why everyone thinks he has a messiah complex. if he wins, I’m sure you’ll soon be able to get your mark of obediance
God, I know you get that amused smirk when I pray to you. But just the same; I’m asking for strength no matter who wins.
On November 4th, 2008 at 8:33 am, watershed said:
I vote for re-classifying the word “change” as a curse word. What a stupid mindless bromide.
#66
Film, still up for that beer? On me.
Watershed… My children and I will also pray FOR YOU…
Let’s hope that Jeremiah Wright has no sway with Him. Otherwise, God may very well “damn America” by delivering Obama to us. I think that’s what he meant in his sermons.
#68
Thanks!
It also has been flooding my mind and heart daily, giving me pause to examine my own intentions. This is a great opportunity to be in the days we are living and see God’s glory revealed to his people through the power of His word!
If you are praying for god’s will to be done.. then when Obama wins, are you going to embrace him as the chosen one?
Thanks, See-dubya for the great reminder to pray for America’s future today.
In my tiny town just now, I was #38 to vote, at 7:17 am. Heavy turnout for this place. With a prayer on my lips, I voted McCain/Palin and Inhofe.
you know its God will for the anti-christ, the beast, to take the throne someday..do you think we’re going to embrace him too??
please.
Today in South Dakota, we are voting to Limit Abortions. I thnk your prayers might be appreciated… For the ones who have no say…Thank You.
No. But you already knew that.
I had a dream Sunday night that Obama locked it up early by pulling NY, VA, FL, OH, PA, VA and IN. After those were in the bag, it was called early, and by the next morning it was clearly a blowout.
I don’t like either of them and won’t vote. It’s going to be a long while before we get some real leadership. What we have now, and will continue to have, is a government that stays in power by giving favors to the voters on a scale never-before seen.
On November 4th, 2008 at 8:45 am, watershed said:
You’re a really creepy troll.
You can learn a lot from Film Ladd and abstractmind. A lot.
Usually when the story here deals with prayer, or any business with our Lord you don’t see liberal athiests posting here. Romans and Second Peter tells us as Christians to obey the government that God has installed. He puts our leaders in position and then takes them away when HE sees fit. If we are in the very last days as I believe we will have to know our Saviour more and more deeper to survive further persecution down the road.
SoCal, if Obama wins, he would have been God’s choice for this nation at this time. And as a believer, Romans 8:28 is my promise. Will I embrace Senator Obama? Nope. Just as I didn’t embrace President Bush as the “one”…I embrace my Savior, Jesus Christ..He’s the only ONE that is needed.
Not without bloodshed…history proves that time and again.
My pastor on Sunday reminded the congregation that regardless of the outcome of today’s election, Wednesday morning God will still be in charge, and that all things happen according to his purpose and will. I take comfort in that when I begin to despair about the course the country will take if His Most High Obamaship wins.
Don’t mock our faith fool. There had better be an apology coming in your next post.
you know its God will for the anti-christ, the beast, to take the throne someday..do you think we’re going to embrace him too
PLEASE say you mean Obama is the AntiChrist! It would wrap up the paranoid olympics for you. Stalin is in third, Hitler in second, and….?
And See-Dubya. Thanks.
#84
No-ones mocking your faith, guy. Just your political situation! Chill.
you’re a stupid piece of trash. but you have to be, to be a liberal. wacko.
#88
So that’s a YES on the antichrist then?
thats a yes on you’re a moron, and piece of trash.
reading is fundamental..duhhhhhh
Did the early Christians embrace Caesar as the chosen one?
Did the Israelites embrace King Nebukadnezzar?
Did the Hebrews worship Pharaoh?
God raises up kings and kingdoms, and tears them down for His glory and purpose. WE do not worship the king, but aknowledge the creator and Him alone.
but waterboy, I feel sorry for you, such stupidity has to hurt…and given your comments, you must be in a great deal of pain
Watershed, you don’t get it, and you never will. I don’t know how you can take a positive non-partisan prayer for our nation and somehow extract Obama hatred out of that. Of course, you’ve been so excited about any hint of hatred around here, I feel sorry that this is what seems to motivate you. I’m sure you’ve already voted, but there’s a lot of voting left to do. So today, let’s just let the votes speak for themselves.
I feel enriched to be in such good company. God steady our resolve to share the love He has put into our hearts with our enemies, and
God Bless America, land that I love.
right4life, remember, don’t feed the trolls.
Besides, if we want to talk about bizarre religious beliefs, all we have to do is look at Obama’s religious mentor of 20 years…
How sad. Your loss.
true, but sometimes it is fun to play whack-a-wacko!
yeah I mention my ‘muslim’ faith all the time
Nope.. “Little prayer” was clear condescension. Take your ignorance and your bigotry elsewhere.
So today, let’s just let the votes speak for themselves.
Good idea. I wonder if everyone here can do the same, what with buying ammo and stocking up on provisions for the next communist mass murder that will take place. (Yes, that’s a common belief here. It’s a wild wild board.)