Rev. Franklin Graham recently prayed for the United States over the weekend ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Graham prayed at an event for former President Donald Trump in Greensboro, North Carolina, where he explained that “evil” is “before us.”
Taking to social media, Graham wrote, “Tonight I had the privilege of praying at an event in Greensboro, NC, for President Donald J. Trump. I went in a private capacity, not representing any organization.” He added, “It is always a privilege to point people to the only true hope we have — the Lord Jesus Christ. He is what America needs most. Thousands of people prayed together this evening as we asked for God’s help.”
Graham then noted that the United States is “in trouble” amid turbulent times of deep political polarization in a consequential election that will define the nation’s direction. “I ask you to pray right now as well. Our country is in trouble, and there’s so much at stake. The election is just a couple of days away and may be the most important election in the history of the U.S. Pray that God will protect us from the evil that is before us,” he said.
The reverend received praise from social media users in the comments section, applauding his thoughtful prayer. “Amen! You have said exactly what needs to be said! Our Heavenly Father is what our country needs and I pray that He protects us from the evil within! There is only one choice come Tuesday and we all know that! God has the power to reign over it! Praying that He hasn’t given up on America!” one person said.
“Thank you and I hear you. Praying for God’s grace and protection from any…ANY thing that tries to separate or erase the truth behind the very foundation of our country…the United States of America. Lord Father, we are many and believe you are near. Guide and protect us, Father,” another person commented.
Offering wisdom and encouraging Christians to pray for everyone, another person wrote, “We should pray for our leaders, regardless of who they are, that we may live a quiet life. The whole world is going in one direction. The US is no exception. Read your Word. We’re just not ready for what our brothers and sisters in other parts of the world are already experiencing. But it is coming at some point. We need to truly turn to God as His people – called out and set apart – not as the US. Our true citizenship is in the Kingdom.”
“Thank you, Reverend Graham! You represented so many people who have been praying for changes that will make us a nation led by God’s word, and that decisions will be made only if they are in accordance to the Word. May God bless you for being outspoken during this campaign,” another person said, applauding Graham.
Another person said, offering a beautiful prayer, “Lord please protect us from the evils we are fighting against. Lord hear our prayers and guide us, our country, and our allies around the world to victory. Please let us win our country back. So our children and future generations have a chance at a bright, safe, promising future. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
Featured image credit: By Paul M. Walsh – Billy and Franklin Graham, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4934708