Perry Prays for God to Light Obama’s Way & ‘Give Him Wisdom’ During SC Prayer Rally
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Republican presidential candidate, Texas Gov. Rick Perry, arrives at Business Speaks, a business and economic forum hosted by the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, in Columbia, S.C., Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
GREENVILLE, S.C. (The Blaze/AP) — Texas Gov. Rick Perry is taking a pause from partisan campaigning in South Carolina to pray for President Barack Obama’s safety and wisdom.
Perry spoke Tuesday night at a large, Greenville, S.C. prayer gathering called “The Response” — a spinoff of the event that Perry held in Texas last year. He made no direct mention of the GOP presidential contest or of Saturday’s primary during his 10 minutes on stage.
“His agenda’s not a political agenda. He’s smarter than that. He’s smart enough, wise enough not to get involved with any political affiliation or any institution that man has made,” Perry said of God. “He understands the imperfections of those. But he’s calling all of us, Americans of all walks of life, to be here tonight to pray for this country.”
Perry also led a prayer in which he asked God to grant safety to “our president” and his family. He also said that “we pray that you light his way” in dealing with national issues.
“Father we pray for our president. We pray for his family. We pray for the safety of his family. We pray that you light his way,” he said. “We pray that you give him wisdom as he deals with the issues that he faces.”
Perry walked on stage without being introduced. Some in the audience seemed surprised to see him although his campaign had announced his plans earlier.
The Blaze previously covered a huge prayer rally that Perry led last year in Houston to pray for America.
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janmil200
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 1:55pmGov. Perry has been my first choice and I have been trying to give support wherever I can. I think he would be an excellent President, could run circles around Obama. And not just as an “anybody” because I don’t think “just anybody” will be able to defeat the Obama machine. Maybe we don’t deserve someone as fine as Gov. Perry at this point. We have become entirely too crude and unappreciative of finer values. Unfortunate.
Report Post »mommaLION
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 3:05pmI agree Jan. He is my first choice. I have supported him thus far even with a bit of $$
Report Post »But it just doesn’t seem like its going to happen. Unfortunate indeed.
Betty Kidd
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 3:11pmI agree
Report Post »Betty Kidd
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 3:13pmWAIT A MINUTE, I was slow, I agree with the first comment. I’m for Perry.
Report Post »Grey Eagle
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 8:24pmI agree with your comments. I am from TX and know very well what Governor Perry stands for and how he governs. He is fair to everyone who lives in the state. He is pro-life, pro-military, pro-Israel, pro-gun, pro-small government, pro-states rights, pro-constitution, pro-closing the borders, and pro-energy independence. He has never changed his positions, so he is not a flip flopper like some I could name.
Report Post »holy ghostbuster
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 10:23pm@ Grey Eagle – was Perry pro-life, pro-military, pro-Israel, pro-gun, pro-small government, pro-states rights, pro-constitution, pro-closing the borders, and pro-energy independence when he the head of Al Gore’s campaign in Texas in 2008? Doubt it. And you say he has never flipped flopped? Do your homework.
Report Post »NewpresidentforUSA
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 1:32amI like him the most too but don’t think he has the IQ for the job.
Report Post »pattycrown
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 1:44pmI don’t know why everyone is getting all upset about our Governor. He is not going to be the Republican who gets the nomination. I hope it isn’t Romney or Paul and pray to that end so that pretty much leaves my vote for Gingrich at this point. I just think Romney comes off as slick and I believe Obama will eat him alive in a debate.
Report Post »2012OBAMA2012
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 4:59pmRomney is a fake and a phony. But I’d take him over Ginrich anyday. I‘d rather have a greedy elitist pig who doesn’t care about the midle class, rather than a Nasty old ugly pimpled face racist who’d just as soon see me hanging from a tree as he would walking to my home.
Report Post »Valkaneer
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 6:49pmI wonder why people can not get it threw there head. Gingrich is a PROGRESSIVE! Ginrich said the best all time president is FDR!!! His model for president is Wilson, the man responsible for segregating the African Americans. (Lets not forget Wilson is also one of Obama’s favorite presidents). In this last debate he praised Andrew Jackson, the man responsible for the Trail of Tears in which thousands if Native Americans died. Andrew Jackson also broke countless american treaties when he stole the land from the Native Americans. When the Supreme Court ruled against him Andrew Jackson told them fine then you enforce it, and did what he wanted to do anyway. These are very bad Presidents that did bad things, and Gingrich wants to be like them.
That should be a NO on Gingrich from anyone that calls them self a conservative.
Report Post »solomon
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 1:36pmRick Perry is a good man. No one wants him as president because the United States is full of irresponsible, greedy, backstabbing, lazy, hateful people that have no idea what it means to be good God fearing law abiding citizens. God Bless Rick Perry and his family. Thank the Lord that there is atleast one man in this country who truly believes in something other than himself.
Report Post »db321
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 2:36pmWell said! We will have to see how the process works out as far as who our Candidate will be. Reagan had a late serge and he made a fool out of those that opposed him. I have a principle that comes from the Bible – if a person edifies himself – Run – if a person edifies God – trust him.
We have a serious problem in America – it appears that many are ate up with the dumb ass! I have made many mistakes in my life, but one thing I have found is that God has never let me down. A Man cannot fix America – only God can – I think God is trying to help us here – we need to do a little more listening to him.
Most have never seen the miracle working power of God – go to a place where God is needed most and you will see God at work with you won eyes. ie. a Leper camp in India – the whole world has cast these people out and God is healing the ones that come to him for healing in seconds right before your eyes.
Perry is correct – as hard as it is to do – the Bible instructs up to pray for our leaders to receive Godly wisdom. Perry needs to also pray that voters receive Godly wisdom when voting for a candidate – it has never failed me – I did not vote for Obama, Clinton or Carter. God changed my mine at the last moment and I voted for Reagan. Thank you Lord. My vote will ether go to Rick Santorum or Perry who I feel both have edified God. I’ll let God work out the details. he is much wiser than me. God Bless America!
Report Post »321481
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 1:15pmJefferson, sounds like you been hitting the Obama cool aid a little too much.
Report Post »pattycrown
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 1:40pmAmen!!
Report Post »Jefferson
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 4:35pmIf it makes any difference, I think Ohmamma is a sodomite too. I also think the final release of his supposed “long form” BC is a blatant fake, according to many professional photoshop experts.
I also think his act of sealing his records from Occidental, Harvard and Columbia is ALSO strange.
So, where does that leave you?
Independant in Oklahoma
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 12:44pmHey Jefferson….I’m not on here enough to know if you are a regular or not, but from your post, I can tell these things about you. You exhibit the traits that the majority of far left liberals, as well as atheists exhibit. The inability to speak well of anyone who they perceive to be a non elitest. I think it is because they feel bad about themselves so they step on others to make themselves look bigger. You also show the anger and frustration that is so common among this group, becuase there is no indication of wisdom in your words. Wisdom only comes from the ability to take a “leap of faith” in your thinking. I continue to pray for you, those who have no wisdom, as well as the president of the United States, and his family.
Report Post »pattycrown
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 1:41pmYou got it right
Report Post »11:11
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 11:38amwe do that everyday and also for members of congress that God may send His holy spirit to enlighten and strengthen those who are to serve and represent us, God help us
Report Post »Bluebonnet
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 12:13pmSpew all that filth Jefferson. Why don’t you Google: Chicago bath house members and see who’s pretending to be straight as an arrow.
Report Post »Robert999
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 12:49pmI don’t believe Perry is homosexual. He’s married and has children. It’s very clear from his public statements, open prayers, etc. that he’s a true Christian. Plus, he is the only Protestant still in the race. That means a lot to someone who understands that America was founded as a Protestant Christian nation.
Report Post »Jefferson
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 2:03pmI never denied anything about the “Chicago bath house boys.” I studied about ohmamma’s personal assistant “Reggie” and Larry Sinclair, and the Chicago church choir director that was mysteriously killed.
I’d say about 1/3 of the older ones are pedophiles, and a 1/4 are some sort of other perverts. The rest may be hetero, but are most likely corrupt.
The system is rotten and perverted so badly, and the people are SO ignorant and misguided, it is a shame.
I do my homework, and I KNOW what I know about pArry, unlike others here who just blindly follow someone that calls themselves a Christian.
The devil will disguise himself as an angel of light. Apparently you can’t see through the disguise. Of course you probably don’t live in Austin, Tx. or know anything outside your little world.
Keep believing in this deceiver. I don’t care. I speak what I know to be the truth. I do not fear repercussion, or death.
Report Post »db321
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 2:42pmI post the link of Obama’s Bath House Membership.
http://fellowshipofminds.wordpress.com/2010/05/27/washington-insider-obama-member-of-chicago-gay-mans-club/
Report Post »11:11
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 2:46pm@ jefferson does it really matter if he is gay, and if you read scripture you should know that the only one who is judge is the Lord
Report Post »11:11
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 2:50pm@ jefferson you should read Romans chapter 1 it will blow your mind and you’ll understand why some people do what they do
Report Post »321481
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 11:05amWhen the White House was being worked on past Prez. had to live in other quarters paid for by the taxpayer. When a state’s Gov. mansion has to be worked on the same logic applies. Those that disagree with this would imply they want the gov. they don’t like live in a tent and conduct state business at the picnic table. This is just not clear thinking. Texas has the best economy of any state in the union, if he were my gov. I would be proud of that fact, not upset with it. It is Perry that you must look to for that sucess, the facts are clear on this issue. Texas is a great state, with a great CEO, Rick Perry, the can do guy that we need to share his can do with the country in the White House. The rest of the guys are not as experienced as Perry. As far as Perry praying in public, I agree with DONNYB.
Report Post »pwatkins
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 10:59amPerry is a good man and would make a great president. I believe with God’s guidance he could help restore this country, but not so sure enough people see that.
Report Post »SavedByTheLamb
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 10:54amI don’t like Gov. Perry’s politics, but I do agree with his prayer.
We actually have a Prayer Card at home with a prayer for the conversion of Barack Obama.
http://americanlifeleague.stores.yahoo.net/prforcoofprb.html
O, St. Paul the Apostle, great convert, preacher of truth and Doctor of the Gentiles, intercede for us to God, who chose you. You are a vessel of election, O St. Paul the Apostle, preacher of truth to the whole world. O God, You have instructed many nations through the preaching of the blessed apostle Paul. Let the power of St. Paul’s intercession bring about the conversion of President Barack Obama to the fullness of Your grace. Help the president to recognize the personhood of all human beings — born and preborn. Help us who venerate St. Paul’s memory this day to continually seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit as we work to spread Your truth.
We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord!
AMEN!!
Report Post »glassbeadlady
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 11:00amPray for those who wish you harm, it is like heaping hot coals on their head. Amen
Report Post »CCTXCN
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 10:38amPsalm 109: “May his days be few; may another take his place.” “The Obama Prayer”
Report Post »Kara_ite
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 10:22am@ At: SamuelWCordrey
Report Post »I rest my case.
People do not follow the New Testament as far as what Jesus asked of you, but only what Paul wrote.
Kara_ite
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 9:19amI have a question for those who believe in the New Testament.
Report Post »Doesn’t it say, “But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. Matthew 6:6
Please, please read your bibles.
samuelwcordrey
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 9:58amDon’t forget that Peter was released during a public prayer meeting. It also says that where two or three are gathered in God’s name he is in the midst of it. It also says that that the Holy Spirit came upon the church at Jerusalem during a large prayer meeting. The prayer principle was to prevent people from loud street corner praying to draw attention to one’s self because if they pray to get attention they have their reward, because they got the attention they wanted. This principle would apply more to a showboating football player who dances around everytime he makes a good play, than a praying politician who believes what he says. Both great awakenings started with prayer revivals and I am for it.
Report Post »DrFrost
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 10:24amIt also says to pray without ceasing. Are you going to stay in your closet all day?
Report Post »donnyb
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 10:42amKara_ite
A couple of points for you…
1. When we read the Bible we cannot read it like a book! It was not written like a Book neither can it be understood like a book!
2. Now, you have quoted Mat. 6.6. (An awesome scripture) you back up a few verses and read the verses leading up to verse 6 to understand the lesson that Jesus is teaching us.
It should be clear now that the lesson Jesus is teaching here is about the purpose of our heart and our motive. We should not appear before men to be seen of men or to gain the recognition of men.
Note for you: When making reference to scripture, you cannot interpret a single sentence from within itself. This is what is meant by 2 Peter 1:20 when he said scripture is not “of any private interpretation”
Donnie
Report Post »glassbeadlady
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 11:02ampray without ceasing…..that is there too. I pray while I am working and talk with God while doing my farming……
Report Post »Kara_ite
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 9:16amWe do not miss Rick here in Texas.
The Texans are paying for his campaign, is that illegal? No one asked me if I wanted to pay for him to run for President http://politics.blogs.foxnews.com/2011/12/27/texans-pay-perry-s-14m-security-bill
The Texans have to pay his rent every month which is $10,000.00 a month on his home. The Governor’s mansion is being repaired and of course we get to pay for that also. Yet, he’s charging taxpayers $10,000 a month for a 6,386-square-foot rental mansion in the West Austin hills with seven baths and $1,000 Neiman Marcus window coverings.
Can’t he afford to buy a home?
He is double dipping in retirement.
http://blog.chron.com/rickperry/2011/12/perry-double-dips-state-salary-and-pension/
http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/political-animal/2011_12/rick_perrys_doubledipping034189.php
Lots of Texans do not care for him at all…I am not a big government stooge and he is.
Third time
Report Post »Grey Eagle
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 8:33pmWow! All these negative comments about Governor Perry. I would be really curious about your dog in the race. Sounds like Ron Pauls talking points. I am from TX and disagree with you 100%. I have a lot of friends in TX and really don’t know anyone who is not a fan. He is following state pension laws. You don’t like it, contact your state representative. The Governor has to live in a house with security to prevent kooks from breaking in. The Governor’s mansion is being repaired. it was almost finished, when some idiot set it afire. So your comments are just your opinion, but you don’t speak for the state.
Report Post »holy ghostbuster
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 10:28pmHow come no one ever asks Perry about his affiliation with Al Gore’s campaign in 2008? He switched parties right after Gore lost. Now tell me how someone can support the most liberal member of congress on day and the next do a 180?
Report Post »enzomedici
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 9:08amWow. You can’t be serious? Rick Perry is the dumbest politician I’ve seen in 20 years.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 9:20amYea, I bet he thinks there are 57 states and Hawaii is in Asia, LOL, what a dunce.
Report Post »DrFrost
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 10:34amWhen he started the debates he was recovering from back surgery. That would knock most people off of their game. And yet he never used it as an excuse.
I‘m not sure who I’m going to vote for in the primary but if Perry were to win I wouldn’t have any issues voting for him in the general election. There‘s not one candidate left who wouldn’t be a huge improvement over Obama. (Actually there was never a candidate who wouldn’t be a huge improvement over Obama.)
Romney : I agree with Coulter that he would do well solving two of our biggest issues: immigration and obamacare.
Santorum: I think he’d bring a new family oriented approach to the highest office that would be good for our country.
Gingrich: Has some of the best ideas I’ve heard in years. Definitely the best debate performances.
Ron Paul: Would take a broad sword to the federal government.
Perry: Has the most experience dealing with illegal immigration and I think he would handle that issue better than anyone else.
They all have their weaknesses as well, as we all do. But I honestly won’t have any problems voting for any of them in the general election.
Report Post »Kara_ite
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 8:52amHello ! Blaze, it has been almost an hour since my intelligently researched post was submitted, where is it?
Report Post »Clara88
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 8:39amYou are a good man Gov Perry and would make a wonderful President….
http://www.rickperry.org/
Report Post »justangry
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 8:23amI don’t want him as president, but he’s probably the one guy up there I could see myself hanging out with. He’s certainly a likable fella.
Report Post »ConservativeQtee
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 8:18amLove Rick Perry. I don’t care that he forgets things on ocassion. This is a God fearing man and is exactly what this country needs.
Report Post »mikee1
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 8:12amPerry is a dumbass. He should go and stop depleting THE RINOROMNEY VOTE, which he could be trying to do. The only prayer to GOD about Odumbo Inc. should be: PLEASE GOD, STOP THE RINO/DUMMYCRAP OLIGARCHY, LED BY ODUMBO INC., that is on the verge of completely destroying the U.S. in the Name of Jesus of Nazerth…
Report Post »joe conservative
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 7:56amHe needs a lot more than just prayers. He needs to pray that more and more people believe in the myths that will be unveiled during the election. Like this bogus claim regarding the Clinton surplus. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BVPyIXZzRg
Report Post »AOL_REFUGEE
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 8:07amPerhaps God will grant Obama the wisdom to quit and get lost for the good of the country.
Report Post »reneelepage
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 7:53amGod bless Governor Perry. I also pray for our President. No matter what the condition of his heart, the Lord can use him. The same sun that melts wax, hardens clay.
Report Post »kickagrandma
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 7:59amThank you. I needed that reminder today. God bless!
Report Post »samuelwcordrey
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 9:59amThat is a great principle.
Report Post »TEXASGRANNY73
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 7:49amAmen.
Report Post »kickagrandma
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 7:45amI just hate it when someone reminds me by example how I’m supposed to be praying for this anti-AMERICAN, non- presidential president. *sigh* Back to the drawing board with me, GOD….
Report Post »SpankDaMonkey
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 8:01am.
Rick was pimping for Votes……
But, I’m pretty sure your good………….
Report Post »Stuck_in_CA
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 7:41amIf he’s using his Christianity to garner votes, it’s wrong. Please Rick, stop diluting the Conservative vote, which only helps Mitt. “Suspend” your candidacy, as you said you were going to after Iowa.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 7:37amGod can do anything but…that’s a tall order.
Report Post »AhLeahIris
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 7:47amLOL GONZO! Meanwhile, this happened, and I don‘t know why Blaze didn’t cover it: http://wp.me/p1HGwx-24t
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