Confession Time

I must confess, I subconsciously put off praying over the weekend. I read up on the governors of Colorado, Connecticut and Deleware, the first two even are termed out, and couldn't compose separate nonpartisan prayers for the three Democrats.

This is odd, since I did okay with Jerry Brown. I think it may be that Gov. Brown is a seasoned and principled statesman. These others seem more like young hopeful politicians in comparison.

And so, for tonight, I will be asking anyone who comes across this to pray for these men. This is especially true for those in these 3 states. I will try to get five prayers done in the next two days to catch up.

A prayer:

Lord, I confess that my bias, and any prejudice I surely have, has hindered my prayers. Be with the citizens of these states, and with their leaders in the coming days.

Be with me as I meditate upon what I know, so that I may know what to pray on their behalf.

In Jesus's name, Amen.

Jerry Brown: California

Father God, tonight I lift before you the retiring governor of the great state of California. Jerry Brown has shown himself to be compassionate to a fault, so to speak, in his illustrious political career.

Though the son of  previous governor Pat Brown, he was his own man. Or should I say the people's man. As he turns 80, my prayer is for his continued health. I also pray for his wife Anne  as she stands beside him in what we pray is a peaceful retirement.

This I pray in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

Asa Hutchinson: Arkansas

Heavenly Father, I lift up your servant Asa Hutchinson, governor of Arkansas, for his continuing service to his home state and this nation. Thank You for leading him to seek public service as a young man over 35 years ago.

In this election year keep him from harm as he seeks to extend his service one more term. Keep the campaign free of malice among the contenders.

I pray that his marriage and his extended family remains strong and well.

In the name of Jesus, Amen.

Doug Ducey: Arizona

LORD, I praise you for the men and women You have moved the people of the United States to elect to govern. Today I pray for Doug Ducey, governor of Arizona.

I pray that his family remains strong as he fights for traditional values. Let the legislation in favor of life over convenience prevail in the courts.

Continue the blessings of economic growth and fiscal responsibility in the state. Bless the success in training of children and adults to be productive citizens. I lift up the Second Chance program that is improving each year, as well as the extension of funding for public schooling.

Along those lines, I commend to You the efforts to assure all citizens the financial support to educate their children as they see is proper.

In the name of Christ I pray, Amen.

Bill Walker: Alaska

Dear God, who directs the paths of kings and servants, tonight I pray for Governor Bill Walker and his wife Donna. Thank you for raising him up through hardship for just such a time as this.

I thank you, Lord, that America's frontier is in the capable hands of a man who grew up there. In times like these, a man with his independent spirit is needed to make some hard decision.

I pray that there will be progress in the face of adversary as he and Lt. Governor Mallott work across political parties to move the largest state forward.

In Jesus' Name,
Amen

Kay Ivey: Alabama

April 2, 2018

Heavenly Father, I lift of Governor Kay Ivey as she continues her service to Alabama. With extended family members in this great state of the deep South, I pray for her family and friends in both Camden and Montgomery.

I pray for harmony among the socially divided groups in a growing economy. As Ms. Ivey faces another election, this time to the office her friend and family "knew" she was destined for,  I pray for a civil campaign free of political "dirty tricks".

Above all, I pray for her continued good health as she faces the challenges and rigors of public life at an age when most people are slowing down in retirement.

In Jesus name,

Amen

Take Two. 10 years later.

It is hard to believe it has been ten years since I created this blog. At the time, I researched and even emailed the governor's, then got too detailed with the prayers.  As a result, I only got about 30 posted.

The plan was to start the day after Easter and post one per day until Pentecost.

Feel free to read my attempts at nonpartisan prayers in interesting times. However, here, a decade later, on the day after Easter, I will be brief, with the help of Wikipedia and Facebook, to keep the pace up.

And, so, welcome Facebook friends and followers, to the 2018 edition of Praying For Our Governors.