What if His People Prayed

I am not a fan of President Obama. I don't agree with most of his policies. I think his healthcare plan is bogus. I think he is a horrible president.

And I have not been afraid to say so on my Facebook page.

But God convicted me last night. I saw one of my friends post something about him and I was about to click the like button when I kind of got slapped in the face as the Lord enjoys doing sometimes. He spoke to me about the passage in the Bible that talks about praying for leaders.

"I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth." 1 Timothy 2:1-4

It says that our prayers for our "all those in authority" "pleases God". He "wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth"... Including Obama.

Don't get me wrong, there is reason to complain. And a comment here and there is fine. But I wonder what would happen if we as believers spent even half as much time praying as we do complaining about our President...

What if His people prayed?