We Need Prayer, Not Protest
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We Need Prayer, Not Protest

God bless America.

Kacey Finch
Jan 23, 2017
University of Florida
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We Need Prayer, Not Protest
Star Tribune

The U.S. is in a time of transition. Donald J. Trump is officially president (whether you like it or not). Though this may not have been everyone’s top choice, a majority of Americans thought this to be the right decision for our country.

Trump’s presidency has conjured up a mix of emotions. I've seen tears of joy, but I've also seen tears of fear. No matter who you voted for or how you feel, our country needs your prayers.

Trump IS our new leader. Instead of the protests and riots, which will lead us no where, we need to be praying for Mr. Trump, his family, his Cabinet, the House, the Senate and all of the American people. Major decisions now lie in the hands of these people. We must not wish doom on them, for that would be wishing doom upon all of us.

I will be praying.

I will be praying for the success of President Trump. His success is America’s success.

I will be praying for God to guide our new leaders to make decisions they feel will be in the people's best interest.

I will be praying for any and all who have fear for their futures. Trust in God’s plan for the American people.

I will be praying for the healing of the ever apparent division in our country.

No matter our political views or backgrounds, it is time for the American people to come together and stand as one. It is time to put aside our differences, peacefully disagree and lift each other up instead of putting one another down.

Let us not be afraid. The Lord says to Joshua in Joshua 1:9, "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."

Find comfort in our true leader, the King of Kings. No matter who is president, He is still almighty. He is still good. Trust in the Lord.

I, personally, found comfort in the fact that President Trump set a record for the most prayers in an inauguration, with six prayers, three invocations and three benedictions. More than ever, this is what America needs- to come together in prayer.

Towards the end of his inauguration speech, President Trump proclaimed, "...we are protected by God." May God protect our new President, and may God protect all of the American people.


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