Flawed leaders need what today? Your prayers with the correct address on em. Us flawed people also need prayer.. and to pray daily as well. To the Father in the Name of the Son. Looking to Jesus to meet all, not merely a few, of our needs.

Man, wouldn't it be cool if we still had those millions of dollars that were thrown in the trash and blown on the impeachment.. to help Americans now that so many businesses are closed up.

None of our leaders here could have foreseen it.. except One of our leaders did. Before your birth He foresaw Covid-19 coming. Christ knew -- He can help and heal.

Good idea: Let's be faithful in Jesus and earnestly pray for our flawed earthly leaders here.

"The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the LORD; he turns it wherever he will." Proverbs 21:1

Hey peeps on both sides guess what.. it's kinda hard to hate human leaders that ya regularly pray for. God can still guide people.

   "Therefore, you kings, be wise; be warned, you rulers of the earth.  Serve the LORD with fear and celebrate his rule with trembling." Psalms 2:10-11

   "For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers." Proverbs 11:14

   "He makes nations great, and destroys them; he enlarges nations, and disperses them." Job 12:23-25

What's up with voting for believers? WWJD?

Voting after praying and studying the issues etc.. is simply showing proper concern for your government, for your Land, for the people and the leadership where you live.

Christians should indeed pray for leaders and go vote.. if they’ve been granted this privilege. Christ would have citizens respectively care about their nations in this way. WWJD? In His day there was no voting because there were kings. No voting on them. The Bible doesn't tell us to vote. Again, there was no voting for rulers when the different books in the Bible were written. So it's left with our opinions after inquiring of God and looking at the principles of the Word. Check out these basic admonitions in the following verses:

I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2:1-4

Elections with all the money, laws, delegates, primaries are not always easy to deal with.. for candidate and those who vote. I won't tell you who to vote for but will say keep biblical values in mind. I've been thinking about the value of honesty as well as others. Okay so the Lord would have us pray for leaders, so wouldn’t He commonsenseically also have us to be concerned enough to go put feet to our faith and vote wisely? Sure he would. Jesus wants us to be be salt and light to preserve what’s good on earth.. to use every opportunity to assist in electing the leaders that would be the best ones for protecting the innocent (love…always protects 1 Cor 13), for promoting peace and righteousness in the Land. Yes, Jesus, himself told us to “..Render unto Caesar the things that Caesar”. Our Caesar if you will/our rulers today tell us to and expect us to go vote. 

“And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men. Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not? But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites? Show me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny. And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? They say unto him, Caesar’s. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s.”Matthew 22:16-21

Caesar was the Roman emperor at that time. He was he governmental leader, so Jesus was telling them they were to pay their taxes, as well as support the work of God. These Scriptures tell us as Christians that we are to be good citizens and pay our taxes as well. As good citizens in our government structure here in the U.S.A., we should not leave the operation of the government to ungodly men or their bad choice men will rule. How can we prevent that? One way is to use our one vote wisely. We will be accountable before God as to how we voted after He gave us this privilege. Another issue will be ..did we spend the time in study and prayer so that we could be prepared in advance to go vote wisely for the proper candidates, as well as the right issues?

As Christians we should consider how the candidates stand on the issues and not get caught in the trap of voting strictly along party lines. 

It’s just wise to check voting records and see which candidates most closely follow Biblical standards. Today we have so many so called “Born again” candidates who say one thing and then get to DC only to change. And they have their ways to create bad bills but then cover themselves by not casting the final vote for it. 

Some Christians just vote the Democratic or after the Republican ticket because their parents voted that way. Stop that. We should vote for the best man or woman for the job. If we have the choice and some times it doesn’t at all look like we do have the choice.. we should not only go for who is qualified for the job, but also go for who is moral and with good character traits. Voting for someone just because they tell us certain things..give big promises.. sound pretty good, but it’s not the way to vote.

Have you ever seen a daughter somewhere, who got hitched due to the boy being a real smooth talker? It happens a lot, and those guys who swayed em with their good sounding words seem to stay flaky. 

These girls end up regretting their choices because the men played on their emotions and the girls later found out the dude had no character. We must live with our choices and living with someone with no character is horrible.. it can even eventually destroys a marriage. 

Without the traits of faithfulness, honesty and unselfishness these marriages usually fail. So it is true with the leaders we elect. 

We must have honest leaders who hate lying instead of using it regularly to get into power. The people are not to be into political dynasties per se (God is no respecter of persons), but should vote for who will be best for the people taking the Scriptures into mind with wise application.. cuz not all do.  That’s what it’s all about ..what Christ cares about during your elections. 

If we are to live in a national environment that will produce peace and harmony and create benefits that will be fair to all equally. No playing favorites. 

The Bible tells us that if a man is not faithful in small things, he will not be faithful in the larger matters. Luke (16:10) told us this: “He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.”

WWJD? What would? WDJD? What Did? To know what He would do, you gotta know what He actually did and didn't do huh. He's the same yesterday, today and forever right. Yes, let's go see again what Jesus did and know. I'm going to this week. 

I know Jesus would first pray, would listen and obey Direct authority (His Father), and.. submit to earthly delegated authorities.. short of sinning. Obeying is important for all of us believers today. Yes, He would wisely appea at times. He would wisely go vote.. right, instead of vote wrong. He’d be prepared to do the most good for the most people who'd allow Him to.. yes, if they’d actually let him help them. What do you mean “wisely go vote right” Kurt? Well, meditate upon these words…

“A wise man’s heart inclines him to the right, but a fool’s heart to the left.” Ecclesiastes 10:2

Jesus would stand up against the wickedness in a practical way.

“Like a muddied spring or a polluted fountain is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked.” Proverbs 25:26

Jesus wouldn’t ultimately put his trust in mere men on earth. The Bible says…

“Put not your trust in princes, in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation.” Psalm 146:3-10

It is the duty and responsibility of every Christian to pray and to go vote for leaders who will protect citizens and promote Christian principles. Think about what’s involved in a Land legally where the spreading of the Gospel is allowed and promoted, as well as those who can help in this witnessing arena. God is most certainly in control, but that does not mean that we should do nothing to further His will. He has blessed us with a part to play so to speak. We are commanded to pray for our leaders cuz God cares about them, about the people and about the future of their Land (See 1 Timothy 2:1-4).

"It won't be long."

The late Andrae Crouch used to sing that. Loved hearing him. Was listening to him this morning. 

Now, it won't be long.. in just a few days we'll be once again hearin' that the State of the Union address from Washington. I kinda think that less people than before ..at least where I live.. will be listening or lovin' to hearin' it. Do you personally believe it will be accurate?  

Are you ready for it.. or what will you be doin' during that time? We will undoubtedly hear that the State of this Union is strong (and pretty much every President has told us that), but listen. It really ain't strong. 

Not to be partisan, but it would appear that.. yes appear like our U.S. President really wants Iran to get the bomb .. perhaps due to a hatred of the Jews. What would say not - his weak motions n optics? Shouldn't he kinda learn from past leaders ..and how it went for their nations when a leader didn't side to protect the Jews, but joined the other side? Man, I see more anti-Semitism now than I have seen in my whole life time. Stop it. This is so beyond disgusting. Halt on that. Turn, repent. 

“For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.” Romans 1:16 nkjv

The Jews are a real priority when it comes to the one Gospel of salvation, though they are not any more loved by God than you are. But never forget that among all peoples on this globe, they were the people that God chose. 

But about the SOTU address here, I'm not saying that our country isn't kinda strong in every area there is, nor am I sayin' that it isn't in the very different perspective or eyes of our current leader. But in reality many citizens here already know that it ain't strong ..any more. 

What I want to say is this. We believers do have a li'l time left to warn people and share the Word, so that people can get in Him and become strong spiritually. That's way important! 

Think about how things were here in the past when our nation's strength and very existence came into jeopardy. Do you remember how the great Winston Churchill in England warned so many deaf ears over and over again that Hitler was flat out evil, and he warned of an evil "gathering storm" ahead. It's been kinda like that here in a way.  

That's why Churchill always called WWII such an unnecessary war. People who would hear his warnings simply weren't alert or taking heed to the facts he spoke of. Today, think about the brutal facts in Paris. Now Jews are leaving France in record numbers [over 1000 in a ten-day time span] to return to Israel, and Benjamin Netanyahu is open arms glad to welcome them. Did you watch all those subsequent EU arrests following the Paris massacre?.. so many religious-murderers linked internationally and working together? 

Some might not hear cuz they don't want to, but we can pray effectively and warn people regarding the real facts, and we should ..with love and the Word of God. 

Yo America, will we keep turning a blind eye to our own sins and what has been going on here, or to rad-Islam that is already here in our Land? 

Not to uber-scare anyone, but Muslim fanatics are already among us. Listen, the USA isn't just in decline on multiple levels at this point, our country is fast on the road to an implosion-collapse. Check out the ginormous debt. Could God still spare our nation. I think He could apologize to Sodom and Gomorrah for the inequity and still pull off a miracle. I sure want Him to, but apart from that happening.. even a third great awakening with true repentance and faith mixed in.. can only buy our nation some more time. When you read about the last of the last days in the Bible do you even see America in Bible Prophecy? Nope. Think about it. Why do I say all this? 

Well, I used to lived right near Dachau and won't be like many who deny what happened on that site, and at so many other KZs (Konzentrationslager) near that one in Bavaria. 

We've actually killed 57 million people right here in the USA (yes, weak defenseless li'l babies - gone). Such sin! And it doesn't become any less serious as the years roll past us. I am an American and we Americans need to repent. Our very dim Judges and political leaders ..on both sides of the fence also need to. And in a few years it'll be 60k killed if we don't turn from our dumb ideas and love of pleasure (that's ten times more people than those leading National Socialism in death camps systematically murdered). Think about it. Even Roe (of Roe v. Wade) repented of her own abortion-mind-set, but will the next generation turn from doing that horrific sin? You remember how Germany was judged so severely; but how do you think we as a nation will escape God's judgement? The blood of 57 million babies cries out for justice and real justice is what they will one day soon.. receive.  

Hey believer, you know I want to encourage you to keep livin' it and tellin' it - the whole nine yards of the Gospel Message. Perhaps you and me still have some time left. 

"It won't be long 

'Till we'll be leavin' here 

It won't be long We'll be goin' home 

Count the years as months 

Count the months as weeks 

Count the weeks as days 

Any day now 

We'll be goin' home" ~ Andrae Crouch

While we have a few moments of time if ya will, think about what God is telling us: "When I say to the wicked, 'O wicked man, you shall surely die!' and you do not speak to warn the wicked from his way, that wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood I will require at your hand. Nevertheless if you warn the wicked to turn from his way, and he does not turn from his way, he shall die in his iniquity; but you have delivered your soul..." (See Eze. 33:1-9. In fact, take some times to prayerfully meditate upon this whole chapter). And if you haven't yet... it's time to get right, before you're left in the night.