After weeks and months, even years, of politics everywhere you turn, you finally made it to the voting booth—maybe even against some challenging odds—but now what? Faced with a sea of unfamiliar candidates, powerful political positions, and defining legislative matters, how do you know which lever to pull, which box to check or which bubble to fill in? That’s the moment you need wisdom from on high—when you think, I Need Wisdom To Vote! So, here are some tools to help you—specifically a prayer and confessions for you as you enter the voting booth.
Wisdom Cries Out!
God promises that no matter where you are or what you’re facing in life, He is there to guide you—and yes, that includes in the voting booth. In fact, what better place to cry out to God for His wisdom and direction (James 1:5). Because let’s face it: People are always going to talk politics. But what’s the right conversation to have, especially in this election season—the best words to speak, best opinions to express, best values to uphold? Isaiah 30:21 is a promise we can stand on: “Your own ears will hear [the Lord]. Right behind you a voice will say, ‘This is the way you should go,’ whether to the right or to the left” (Isaiah 30:21).
As you prepare to head to the polls, thinking I Need Wisdom To Vote! consider taking along some wisdom from on high. Here is a prayer and 9 confessions to help you in the voting booth.
Father, in the Name of Jesus, I come before You, today, in this holy place. I thank You for the honor and privilege of voting in this election. I declare that the United States of America is a godly and righteous nation. I pray over every person on this ballot, that they come to know Jesus as Savior and Lord.
I am a tither, and I declare that the devil cannot rob me of my vote, because the devourer is rebuked (Malachi 3:10-12). I believe my vote is uncorrupted and will arrive safely at its intended destination.
I release my faith that Jesus is Lord over America, and as I vote…
- I cast my vote for godliness—for the righteousness that will make America great.
- I cast my vote for leaders who will best represent the standards of God and His Word.
- I cast my vote for the protection of life—protection for the born and the unborn.
- I cast my vote for God’s truth concerning gender identity and sexuality.
- I cast my vote for God’s truth concerning marriage and sexual union.
- I cast my vote for fundamental, parental rights, particularly when it comes to the upbringing and education of children—my children, my grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
- I cast my vote for stewardship of God’s creation, which includes my responsibility to participate in the governing (election) process.
- I cast my vote for the protection of all God-given, inalienable rights—and for a nation that lives in peace.
- I cast my vote for a Covenant relationship of peace and blessing with the people and nation of Israel.
As you go to the poll this November, be sure to go prayed up, full of faith and full of hope—hope for our nation and its leaders. Don’t worry. You are not the only one thinking I Need Wisdom To Vote! Cry out to God for wisdom. Use these prayers and confessions. As you do, expect to hear the Lord’s voice right behind you telling you which way you should go!
Click on this link for additional voter-guide resources: America Stands Election Resources - America Stands