As Americans go to the polls this week, there is a lot at stake. These are some of the things I am praying for concerning the 2024 election. I invite you to join me.

That Christians would vote. I’ve seen a meme saying that if Christians don’t participate in politics, the only voices left will be godless ones. Our trust and hope is not in politics, but since God has given us the privilege of having a voice in this country, we need to steward it well.

That the candidates He wants in office will be elected.

That no fraud or anything underhanded or shady will occur.

That no violence will occur on election day or afterward.

That the results would be clear and unmistakable so there would be no contention over who has won.

That Christians would pray for and thank God for whoever is elected, even the ones we didn’t vote for.

First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth (1 Timothy 2:1-4).

That God would meet our country’s spiritual needs. Our country has come a long way from where it used to be even in my lifetime, and even more from where it was 200 years ago. Some things are better; many are worse. For all the talk about inclusivity and tolerance, our country is as vitriolic and divided as I have ever seen it. Personally, I am praying for another Great Awakening like they had in the 1700s.

Updated to add: Keep praying even after the election, that God would guide our leaders, help them rule justly, work through them to accomplish His will, give them wise counselors, and help them come to know Him if they don’t already.

Can you think of ways to pray for the election that I have not mentioned here?

(Please, no rants for or against particular candidates in the comments.)