Tags: Pray For Election Day "Throughout Scripture we see that God answers prayer and He cares about the health of nations " NDP Vice Chairman Brian Toon said "The 'Pray for Election Day!' campaign is an effort to remind people of faith of the importance of praying for those in leadership We are asking people to fast and pray for the upcoming presidential primaries caucuses and of course the national election " * First we must repent for the personal and corporate sins that grieve our Heavenly Father 2 Chronicles 7:14 "If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land " * Secondly we must ask that God would raise up righteous leaders who will seek His guidance and protection for our nation in the years to come Ephesians 4:1-2 "Live a life worthy of the calling you have received Be completely humble and gentle; be patient bearing with one another in love " * Finally we must submit to God's sovereignty trusting in His will Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding In all thy ways acknowledge him and he shall direct thy paths "