1 Timothy 2:1-2
I urge, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone - for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.

Pray for Obama this verse says. It doesn't matter who you voted for now that the election is over the bible tells us not only to pray for Him but that we make requests to the Lord on Obama's behalf and give thanks to the Lord for placing Obama in authority over us.

To some, that might be enough to cause you to throw up but I'm just repeating what God tells us to do! But look at the promise we have from the Lord: do this and you will have peace in your life!

Now consider this: it doesn't matter how bad you think Obama will be as president. Please note that Paul was writing this under the rule of a very brutal Roman Empire that burned Christians alive every day.

So here it goes:

Dear Father, we lift up our new president in honor and we praise you for placing him in authority over us. We ask that you surround President Obama with godly men and women that will help him uphold your values and help him make decisions that are aligned with your will. Lord we ask you that you put a shield of faith around him to protect him from any fiery darts from the enemy. We ask you that through his presidency he will uphold the honor that you have so graciously bestowed upon this great nation. We ask this in the name of your son, Jesus Christ, amen.