The presidential election for the United States of America is a month and a week away. Everyone is hoping Moses is running this year.  Or they are trying to decide from among the candidates running who is most like Moses and can lead us to the promise land. Moses isn't running.  Even if he was, he probably wouldn't win.  I have been most disappointed that we have been so divided after elections.  Not just America, but every country, every nation.  In order to make any forward progress, I believe we need a couple of things.

• Real leadership in the form of having a plan and a vision, sharing the vision, bringing out the best in people who are following the leader, and a leader who will remain humble as a leader.
• People need to stop complaining after the election.  We have to get on board with who ever is elected and catch the vision, and develop a sense of purpose and unity.

We have been a splintered nation for the past eight years.  We have attempted to build an economy by refinancing our homes at a different interest rate and taking out a second mortgage.  It has brought this nation to it's knees.  We need to manufacture items to sell and create primary jobs in order to build a strong economy.  I believe with every fiber of my being that we must pray for our leaders, pray for our government, and our country.   I would ask everyone to pray this week for our leaders and the leaders of all nations. Father God, I would pray for our leaders in our government, our communities.  I pray for those who are involved with our economy, as well as those in charge of our military and foreign policies.  I ask that the wisdom of God is poured out on the leaders in every nation.  And that leaders act with the best interest of the peoples they are supposed to serve.  Let them understand what needs to be done.  Let them work with a servants heart.  Let them be filled with compassion and grace. Let them lead from wisdom and strength and not fear and greed. Be with them God and let each one hear your voice and today. And each day may we all seek your will and your face.  Amen Newsong