Today is Election Day, a day that stirs a unique blend of hope, anxiety, and expectation. As Christians, we gather not merely in support of political platforms or candidates, but in the recognition of a deeper, more sovereign reality: God Himself reigns over the affairs of nations. Our prayers should, therefore, align not just with our desires, but with His revealed will.

As I prepared to write this post, I was met with an amusing, if not thought-provoking, spell-check error that almost titled this piece “Ejection Day” instead of Election Day. At first glance, it seemed like a mistake. But on longer reflection, it became an apt symbol of how we ought to approach our intercession so I decided to go with it. On this day, we should pray for more than just the election of a candidate, we should pray for an ejection. An ejection of all pride, all wickedness, all sin, and all apathy from our hearts and from our land, so that true healing may come.

The verse that echoes through this plea is familiar, though often lifted from its original context:

“If my people, which are called by my name, shall 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.” ⏤ 2 Chronicles 7:14 (KJV)

Now this verse was spoken to ancient Israel under specific covenantal conditions that do not directly apply to modern nations. However, the principles embedded within it, humility, repentance, earnest prayer, and seeking the face of God, all transcend time and place. On Election Day, these are the attitudes that should shape our petitions.

First, let us humble ourselves. The act of casting a vote should not be the apex of our civic responsibility as Christians. Our deepest responsibility is to bow in prayer, admitting that we, too, have harbored pride and relied on human strength rather than divine wisdom. We must confess our misplaced hopes and divided loyalties that vie for first place in our hearts.

Second, let us seek His face. In the frenzy of endorsements, ads, and heated debates, seeking God’s face may seem almost quaint. Yet it is here, in the quiet resolve to turn our eyes upon Him, that we find a compass. When we seek Him, we see clearly what pleases Him: justice, mercy, and humble faithfulness (Micah 6:8). Seeking His face shifts our perspective from partisan victories to Kingdom values.

Third, let us turn from wicked ways. It is not enough to point fingers at corrupt leaders or failed policies without acknowledging the sins within our own hearts. We pray for the “ejection” of all that corrupts, divides, and distorts both within and around us. Let our repentance be genuine, our desire for renewal sincere. When we, as His people, choose obedience over complacency, God’s promise is not one of mere political victories but of spiritual revival.

Lastly, we must remember that the healing of a land comes not through legislative power alone but through divine mercy. Our prayers on Election Day should go beyond asking God to install the right leader. They should include a cry for the Church to be a beacon of hope, unwavering in truth and relentless in love, no matter who is in office.

As we pray today, let us remember that God’s answers may not look like our expectations. Yet, if we trust Him, turning our hearts fully toward His purposes, we can trust that He will act according to His perfect will. Let Election Day become not just a marker of change but a day of dedication, as we commit ourselves once again to being His faithful people. And, yes, may it also be an Ejection Day, a day where every unworthy thing is cast out, making way for a land healed by His hand.

Let us pray:

Thy kingdom come,

    Thy will be done,

       On earth as in heaven.