"First

of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings,

be made on behalf of all men, for kings and all who are in authority,

so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity"

(1 Timothy 2: 1,2).

What should

the Christian's initiative and response be to George W. Bush, president

of the United States? The Bible is fairly clear about the matter. And,

until any Christian has fulfilled the Biblical admonition, he or she stands

on thin ice when commencing with invective. Personally, I have not heard

any of the dissenting voices against the President many of whom claim

to be Christian offer a word of prayer for him nor encourage others to

pray for him.

At no time

have I heard Former President Jimmy Carter or U.S. Senator Edward Kennedy

express any sort of thanksgiving for our President much less any encouragement

to prayer for him. Remind you, now, I am just talking about what the Bible

says they we should do.

The Bible clearly

says that we Christians should offer entreaties for President Bush. The

word entreaty refers to specific needs that the President may have. Have

we prayed specifically for the President's and First Lady's two daughters?

What must they be experiencing to see their Daddy burned in effigy in

demonstrations around the world? How about the need of the President for

wisdom? Should it not be concomitant upon the Christian Family of Faith

to ask God to shower his wisdom on George Bush, especially during these

momentous days?

The Bible says

that we Christians should be praying for our President, having his face

ever before us because this man shoulders the greatest burden of any man

on the planet (save the monks and other intercessors whose prayers keep

this earth turning on its axis). Many Christians question if it is politically

correct to pray for the President. It may not be politically expedient,

but it is Biblically and spiritually correct to pray for this man, George

Bush.

The Bible clearly

says petitions should be made on behalf of President George Bush. The

Good Lord only knows how many petitions have been in circulation in recent

months some calling for the impeachment of President Bush. As for me,

I want to sign the petition that goes before the Almighty God, asking

for his blessings and power to rest upon his servant, George Bush. We

should be gathering in cottage prayer meetings, petitioning God that he

would bestow his wealth of wisdom and courage on President Bush. Count

me in favor of a petition declaring my love for our President.

The Bible also

clearly says that we should be offering thanksgivings to God for our President.

Personally, I am grateful that we have a man in the White House who has

faith in something other than the political process and polling data.

I am grateful that we have a President who has allowed the Good Lord to

help him lick his problem with alcohol. I am thankful and not ashamed

that I am thankful for George Bush.

Perhaps we

should include in our weekly services a time of prayers and thanksgivings

for the President without having to be politically correct and include

every other two-bit office holder (even though no office holder considers

it a two-bit job). Perhaps we need to get