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John Wesley, one of the founders of the MethodistChurch, once said, “It seems God is limited by ourprayer life—that He can do nothing for humanityunless someone asks Him.” It is vital that Christians pray,not just for themselves and their own needs, but also fortheir nation and those in authority.In the United States, 2008 is a presidential election year,and during election years, we are constantly bombardedwith radio and television ads telling us whom we should andshould not vote for. But it is of utmost importance that weseek the wisdom and direction of our Heavenly Father beforevoting for our future national, state, and local leaders so thatwe may lead a quiet and peaceable life (1 Tim. 2:1–2).The Bible tells us in James 5:16 (NLT), “The earnestprayer of a righteous person has great power and produceswonderful results.” With that in mind, pray for our leaders,our nation, our military, and the upcoming elections. Listedon this page are points to focus on during your prayer time.When you pray, believe that you receive the answers to yourprayers (Mark 11:24). And let the following scriptures guideand encourage you as you pray.2 Chronicles 7:14–15 (ASV) If my people, who are calledby my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seekmy face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hearfrom heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal theirland. Now mine eyes shall be open, and mine ears attent,unto the prayer that is made in this place.1 Timothy 2:1–2 (Amplified) First of all, then, Iadmonish and urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions,and thanksgivings be offered on behalf of all men, For kingsand all who are in positions of authority or high responsibility,that [outwardly] we may pass a quiet and undisturbedlife [and inwardly] a peaceable one in all godliness and erence and seriousness in everyrevway.PrayerPrayerPoints✓ The President✓❑✓❑✓❑ The President❑ Congress❑ ✓❑ The U.S. Supreme Court❑ ✓❑ State & Local Authorities❑ ✓❑ The Military❑✓❑ Intelligence Agencies❑✓❑ Presidential Primaries &✓✓✓✓✓✓✓ Intelligence Agencies✓ Presidential Primaries &Intelligence AgenciesConventions✓ The Upcoming 2008❑ ✓❑✓❑ The Upcoming 2008Presidential ElectionStirred Up to PrayYou can change your nation and your world with theprinciples of prayer outlined in Stirred Up to Pray, a 4-CDseries by Lynette Hagin. Order today!Stirred Up to Pray (4-CD Series, Lynette Hagin)Special Offer #KIT08WF03ARegular Price: $28.00 ($33.60 Canada)Special Price: $21.00* ($25.20* Canada)Plus Shipping and Handling*Special Offer expires June 30, 2008To order, visit us online at www.rhema.org/bookstore,call 1-800-54-FAITH (543-2484), or mail the enclosedenvelope. In Canada, call 1-866-70-RHEMA (707-4362).rhema.org 13