How to Pray, God’s Way, Who to Pray for in North Carolina for Your Political Leaders www.pray1tim2.org www.pray1tim2.org HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (Here are 9 suggestions based on selected scripture.) Beverly M. Earle Ken Goodman KJohn A. Fraley 1. Salvation of those who have not yet put their Verla Insko Charles Graham Sam Watford Julia C. Howard Kelly E. Hastings Gale Adcock faith in the Lord Jesus Christ Henry M. Michaux, Jr. Bert Jones John Ager Political leaders, like all people, need the forgiveness of sins and Mitchell S. Setzer Jonathan C. Jordan John R. Bradford, III the new life that comes through putting one’s faith in Jesus Marvin W. Lucas Rodney W. Moore Cecil Brockman Christ. “God our Savior . wants all men to be saved and to John M. Blust Phil Shepard Howard J. Hunter, III come to the knowledge of the truth” (1Timothy 2:3b-4). Praying Linda P. Johnson Harry Warren Larry Yarborough for the salvation of political leaders should be a top priority in a Larry M. Bell Jason Saine Lee Zachary Christian’s life (Acts 4:10-12; Romans 10:9). Becky Carney Larry G. Pittman Brian Turner 2. Divine Wisdom Tim Moore Allen McNeill Jay Adams Political leaders are regularly called upon to make very difficult Jean Farmer-Butterfield Ted Davis, Jr. Shelly Willingham decisions that affect many people. Divine wisdom is available for David R. Lewis Dean Arp Kyle Hall those who ask God for it (James 1:5). Good decisions will seldom John Sauls Jeffrey Elmore Scott Stone be made without God’s wisdom (Psalm 111:10). Susan C. Fisher Carl Ford David Rogers 3. Discernment George G. Cleveland Jon Hardister Holly Grange Sometimes there is a fine line between a right or a wrong deci- Michael H. Wray Donny Lambeth John Autry sion. Every day a political leader is called upon to vote on an Grier Martin Chris Malone Cynthia Ball issue that may or may not be good for the people they repre- Nelson Dollar Yvonne Lewis Holley Chaz Beasley sent. It is in these times they need Godly discernment (1 Kings Garland E. Pierce Rena W. Turner Mary Belk 3:9). Pricey Harrison Dana Bumgardner Beverly G. Boswell 4. Courage William D. Brisson John R. Bell, IV Mike Clampitt Pat B. Hurley Kevin Corbin Political expediency often trumps a political leader’s conscience. John Szoka Pat McElraft Andy Dulin It is only with courage that a leader will trust that God is the Mark Brody protector and defender of all right decisions (2 Samuel 10:12). Kelly M. Alexander, Jr. Stephen M. Ross Terry E. Garrison Hugh Blackwell Dennis Riddell Destin Hall 5. Perseverance James L. Boles, Jr. Bob Steinburg Cody Henson When political leaders act courageously and make right deci- Justin P. Burr Susan Martin Linda Hunt Williams sions they must be able to persevere through the pressure, tests Elmer Floyd Michele D. Presnell Joe John and trials that will surely come their way. Even when their ca- Sarah Stevens Michael Speciale Brenden H. Jones reers may be at stake, they must persevere and do the right Darren G. Jackson George Graham Larry W. Potts thing (James 1:12; 2 Timothy 4:7). Chuck McGrady Edward Hanes, Jr. Amos L. Quick, III 6. Humility John A. Torbett Debra Conrad Larry C. Strickland Political leaders have great power, deal with immense sums of William Brawley Evelyn Terry Jeff Collins money, and are often treated like royalty. This can quickly go to Donna McDowell White Duane Hall Jimmy Dixon their heads and lead to arrogance and pride. Pray that God will William O. Richardson Bobbie Richardson Rosa U. Gill keep them on their knees and heed His instruction; so that being Gregory F. Murphy, MD Josh Dobson Frank Iler led by Him they may rightly lead those they represent (1 Peter Carla D. Cunningham Graig R. Meyer John Faircloth 5:5; Isaiah 66:2). Robert T. Reives, II D. Craig Horn 7. Teachability When a political leader is wise and resists the temptation of pride, a teachable spirit will be evident (Proverbs 9:9; Ecclesias- SENATORS tes 4:13). We never know so much that God has nothing new to teach us. John M. Alexander James W. Davis Paul R. Newton 8. Moral Integrity Deanna Ballard Cathy Dunn Louis M. Pate Political leaders regularly encounter strong temptations that Chad Barefoot Chuck Edwards Ronald J. Rabin include greed, deceitfulness, sexual immorality, and alcohol and Dan Barrett Joel Ford William P. Rabon drug abuse. They are often away from their families for many Tamara Barringer Valerie P. Foushee Shirley Randleman days at a time with little to no accountability. Pray for them to Philip Edward Berger Rick Gunn Gladys Robinson have the strength to resist these temptations that can destroy Dan Bishop Kathy Harrington Norman Sanderson their lives, families, as well as their effectiveness as leaders Daniel T. Blue Ralph Hise Erica Smith-Ingram (Psalm 25:21; Isaiah 33:15-16). Danny Earl Britt Rick Horner Jeff Tarte Harry Brown Brent Jackson Jerry W. Tillman 9. Self-control Angela R. Bryant Jeff Jackson Tommy Tucker Political leaders face daily temptations that can cause them to Jay J. Chaudhuri Joyce Krawiec Terry Van Duyn lose control of their attitudes and actions. They cannot control Robert B. Clark Michael V. Lee Joyce Waddell their circumstances but they can control their response to those William M. Cook Paul A. Lowe Trudy Wade circumstances. Prayer to maintain self-control is paramount for David L. Curtis Tom McInnis Andy Wells their success (Proverbs 25:28; 2 Timothy 1:7). The Message par- Warren Daniel Floyd B. McKissick J. Michael Woodard aphrase interestingly translates Proverbs 16:32b, self-control is Don Davis Wesley A. Meredith Lt. Gov. Dan Forest better than political power. .