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President Barack Obama's Speech at National Prayer Breakfast

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We have to remember what it says in the bible about obeying our government. In Romans 13:1-5, it tells us to "obey the government for God is the one who put it there." It also says that "those who refuse to obey the laws of the land are refusing to obey God, and punishment will follow." In the same book Romans 12:19, we are told to never avenge ourselves, to leave it to God...for "He will take vengeance and repay those who deserve it" if they are in the wrong. Romans 12:21 says "Don't let evil get the best of you, but conquer evil by doing good." With all this said, we as a people need to remember in our daily lives to follow God and the direction that He has provided for our lives. In the same sense we have to be observers of life and be able to differentiate good from evil. As far as President Obama's speech goes, I feel that we our blessed to see some of God's truth finally coming through our President of the United States of America. What a gift it is to hear our president acknowledge God in a national speech. I am thankful for the bits of truth that were revealed today from the leader of our country.

Rebecca of WA 5:10PM May 06, 2010

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wellnesshotelbuchen of 2:04PM April 17, 2010

Sraah Palin will be attending an Alaskan Prayer Breakfast soon and YOU JUST WATCH as they attack her for being "overly religious." Nevermind that Obama attened a "Prayer Breakfast" as well and said he was "chosen by God" to help the greater good of mankind. Yes, God made him print the $1 trillion out of thin air.

Linda of CA 1:42AM March 28, 2009

error in my posting
should have read "I do NOT agree"

James Boswell of IL 4:30PM March 07, 2009

I think President Obama's remarks at the National Prayer breakfast were very appropriate. I do agree with the negative comments made here, though I uphold everyone's right to an opinion. I suggest we all pray for our president and our nation.
Some time ago, candidate Obama gave a speech on race in Philadelphia. Some people's response to that speech appalled me. I wrote the following letter that was published in our local newspaper:
Obama Speech on Race has Candor, Dignity(newspaper’s headline)
It is astounding to see how unfairly and viciously some radio and TV commentators are reacting to Barack Obama’s speech on race. It is simply inexcusable to say, as they do, that Obama “threw his own [white] grandmother under the bus.”
Rather, contrary to what everyone expected, he didn't throw anyone under the bus, neither his regrettably hate-filled pastor, nor his own partially prejudiced grandmother who herself admitted that she sometimes struggled with such feelings – as Obama makes clear in his book, Dreams From My Father.
He didn't throw racially resentful blue collar workers under the bus, nor did he throw angry unemployed black radicals, nor did he throw you or me under the bus.
Instead, he pointed out that we are all part of this wonderful but in some ways still flawed America, and that there are legitimate as well as illegitimate reasons for some of the hurtful black and white anger that divides us – anger which, nonetheless, we should all struggle to overcome.
Never since Lincoln has a politician spoken to our nation with greater candor, dignity, and truthfulness.
Obama stands tall above all the carping talk show hosts and television commentators who – resentful at being confronted by a person so utterly sincere, honest and, quite simply, good – try in vain to pick him to pieces.
His speech will stand the test of time because it represents something new – not politics as usual, but something that lies at the root of all right-minded religion.
I begin to wonder if America is worthy of this person of such uniqueness, stature, honesty, and amazing magnanimity,
(Name and Town -- and I still feel this way)

James Boswell of IL 4:28PM March 07, 2009

President Obama offers to his listeners a GREAT challenge. He challenges his listeners to consider journeying with him along a higher road of understanding what "love" really means. For thousands of years, generation after generation, people have been challenged to "love" one another, but responders find it literally impossible to do because of their selfish nature. The concept of "love" is met with such resistance. Critics should give him a chance: remember, "what's done in the dark will come to light." President Obama will reveal the errors of his ways in time, if he is in error. Thusfar, I must admit, he has done more good modeling "love" to the world in the last two years than I've seen in a long time. Actions speak louder than words. Watch him and be convinced that he is only doing his part to bring peace and prosperity to America. May God Bless Him and his family for the sacrifice he is making.

Peggy Alan of FL 5:34AM March 05, 2009

I hope the day comes that all of us in the world can be united as one nation. Then may be there will be no hunger, no war and for sure no room for politicians.

M Nabiee of MD 4:34AM February 14, 2009

My daughter has a friend who was inspired to request the following in regards the irony of the President's Prayer Breakfast speech and his stand on abortion. I felt it was worthy of presentation here:
Like the powerful image of the red life tape, an empty red envelope will send a message to Barack Obama that there is moral outrage in this country over this issue. It will be quiet, but clear.
Here is what I would like you to do:
Get a red envelope. You can buy them at Kinkos, or at party supply stores.
On the front, address it to
President Barack Obama
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Washington , D.C. 20006
On the back, write the following message.
"This envelope represents one child who died in abortion.
It is empty because that life was unable to offer anything to the world.
Responsibility begins with conception."
Alternatively, one could write the President's own words:
"But no matter what we choose to believe, let us remember that there is no religion whose central tenet is hate. There is no God who condones taking the life of an innocent human being. This much we know."

Dr. John Showalter of IL 7:10AM February 09, 2009

"But no matter what we choose to believe, let us remember that there is no religion whose central tenet is hate. There is no God who condones taking the life of an innocent human being. This much we know."
Does this include the innocent babies that are aborted? I hope and pray it does.

JS of CA 11:58PM February 08, 2009

I don't believe Islam has a golden rule.
I also wonder how it is that people of faith can call our President a man of faith given his stance on so many things, most especially abortion. The man is pro-life and is committed to that idea.
Let us not forget the church he was a member of for over 20 years. Even Oprah left after seven.
Come on, we are focusing more on him than on what he says. It's what he says that will hurt this country.

Dr. Jeffrey P of AL 9:23AM February 08, 2009