Atheist Sues to Stop Prayers at Inauguration

Michael Newdow, the atheist who sued because he didn't want his daughter to recite "one nation under God" in the pledge of allegiance, has filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia trying to stop any official prayers at the presidential inauguration. He alleges that the use of a prayer is unconstitutional.

Let's not forget that regardless of what the U.S. District Court and Michael Newdow eventually say on this case, that we are commanded by our Lord to pray for those in authority over us, even if we did not vote for them and even if we do not support them. The Apostle Paul urged Christians to pray for those in authority, speaking to people who were suffering under slavery and under people who were under the rule of Emperor Nero.

Let's start this new year by praying for God to give our leaders wisdom, guidance, and discernment as they lead under His authority. And let's not forget to pray that these same leaders would come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ if they do not know Him as their Lord and Savior.