But select capable men from all the people—men who fear God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain…
--Exodus 18:21

rom the first prayer offered at the Continental Congress by Jacob Duché to Ben Franklin’s dramatic call for prayer during the Constitutional Convention, America has a rich history of reliance on prayer that continues today.   Whenever our nation has called upon God for guidance and wisdom, He has answered graciously.

Learn more about the right, privilege and history of voting.		Find out how you can be involved in Pray the VoteTM, including the Virtual Prayer Rally.		Downloads and links that will help you in your commitment to pray.

In this election year, the need for prayer is as great as ever.  Toward that end, The Presidential Prayer Team is encouraging prayer for the elections through a new initiative, Pray the Vote^TM.   The goal of Pray the Vote^TM is simply to stimulate prayer for the fall elections.  Believing that when Americans pray we open a window for God to work in our nation, we urge you to get involved.  The right to vote—and to vote your values—is one of the most cherished privileges of citizenship.

Video of Joni Eareckson Tada encouraging Americans to Pray the VoteTM!

Hear Rebecca St. James speaking about Pray the VoteTM

Read Michael W. Smith's thoughts on prayer and voting.

When you become entitled to exercise the right of voting for public officers let it be impressed on your mind that God commands you to choose for rulers just men who will rule in the fear of God. The preservation of a republican government depends on the faithful discharge of this duty; if the citizens neglect this duty and place unprincipled men in office, the government will soon be corrupted. --Noah Webster, Founding Father