Every four years, the nation of Spain holds a general election to choose the government and high ranking politicians (senate and chamber of deputies) who are responsible for passing laws and influencing the course of the nation. The main party leaders will take part in a big debate on TV tomorrow night, and the elections themselves will be two weeks from now, Sunday 20th December.It's an important time for the nation, as the decisions made in these elections will have consequences at least for the next four years, and probably beyond. Society entrusts the decision to democracy and the wisdom of man. The Bible tells us also to humble ourselves in prayer and cry out for the wisdom of God. Jesus Himself taught us to pray that God's will would be done on earth, as it is in heaven. For this reason, the churches of Spain are calling for a day of prayer and fasting next weekend, the week before the elections. Congregations will be praying together, and believers are being encouraged to fast and pray as individuals.
