Praying for the President
Andy prays for the President.
He asks us to pray for the President.
And today, Andy prayed for the President in front of the President.
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Many of you didn’t get to see this today as our senior pastor Andy Stanley prayed for President Obama at the National Prayer Service in Washington, DC. You can watch here, and post a comment telling Andy what a great job he did.
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Jeff
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jan 21, 2009by Buckhead Church
January 21, 2009 at 2:30 pm
it always feels strange complimenting someone on a prayer, but all of us who are part of the Kingdom thank you for a job well done.
January 21, 2009 at 3:04 pm
I seriously am SO proud of Andy!!! What an incredible opportunity to be a part of something so special and important.
It felt like home as Andy prayed for Obama and MIchelle to have “wisdom and strength to know and to do His will”… It’s what he encourages in all of us weekly… the wisdom to know what to do, and the courage to do it!
I loved watching him and I’m just so super proud that he was a part of it!!
~T
January 21, 2009 at 3:30 pm
great job! incredible!
January 21, 2009 at 3:33 pm
Wow…what a great prayer for our new President and our Nation…way to represent Andy!
January 21, 2009 at 3:38 pm
Great job, Andy! :)
January 21, 2009 at 3:41 pm
thank you for being a leader who does as he preaches… and thank you for leading us in praying for our new president and nation…
January 21, 2009 at 3:54 pm
Andy. Great Job with the prayer. So proud to have a pastor who prays for our president to actually pray for our president – in front of our president.
I’m also really glad you didn’t try to go all “Freestyle” like Judge Roberts and screw things up!
January 21, 2009 at 3:58 pm
What a wonderful opportunity to pray for our new President in front of the entire world. You did just great Andy – God certainly was with you today!
January 21, 2009 at 3:58 pm
How blessed we are to have Andy. God has given him such a gift and I am so grateful he can share it with so many.
January 21, 2009 at 3:59 pm
Andy, I wish they would have let you give the be relevant message instead but having you, Rick Warren and TD Jakes in Washington is big.
January 21, 2009 at 4:00 pm
Andy,
Thank you for your leadership and more specifically for how you have stepped up and lead by example in praying for and encouraging your church to pray for our president.
As a strategic partner in Columbia, SC it emboldens me to lead well even when others might interpret our position in a less than favorable way. I have encouraged several people with the words you delivered in staff meeting last week.
“Andy prays for the President, Andy encourages his staff and church to pray for the President, and Andy has an opportunity to pray for the President in person.”
Thank you for leading the nation in prayer, and thank you for leading your church by example.
JD
January 21, 2009 at 4:05 pm
Nice job, Andy! You did us proud. . . . The only thing that was missing was a fancy robe!
January 21, 2009 at 4:08 pm
Thanks for answering the call to lead us in prayer for the new President. It was so great to get to watch you on TV (I guess the internet is more accurate) and know that you were leading many of the most powerful people in politics in prayer and affirming that we are all here for, and by, our Lord.
January 21, 2009 at 4:08 pm
So one question, did you have a chance to slip him the “Letters to the Next President”?
January 21, 2009 at 4:09 pm
What an honor an privilege to be given the opportunity to pray for our new President! Thank you for a job well done and being a great example to us all.
January 21, 2009 at 4:13 pm
Andy,
As a former attendee, employee and member of North Point I want to thank you for being real. There are many of us who know that the man that stood on that platform today is the same man that his children know at home. Thank you for being an authentic man, a powerful leader and a great father. I was so proud today to see you continue to lead us by example. Thank you for challenging me once again.
Phillip
January 21, 2009 at 4:15 pm
I was so excited and proud to watch Andy up there this morning! So thankful that our church is under such incredible leaders that act out what they believe.
January 21, 2009 at 4:15 pm
Andy,
Our new president, our country, and our leaders need our prayers so desperately. Thank you for doing that so publicly and for leading us by example. I’m so proud to say that you are my pastor. Keep up the amazing work!!
January 21, 2009 at 4:36 pm
Amazing job Andy! I am so thankful to have you as my pastor and leader.
January 21, 2009 at 4:55 pm
Hope he gave him “Letters to the Next President” DVD!
January 21, 2009 at 5:09 pm
Thank you for being such a humble servant and example to all of us who follow your lead. What a blessing you were to all who were able to hear your prayer.
My prayer is that many of those who happened to see this service and hear you speak (including the President and his staff), now reach out and find you and your messages to fill their lives with truth.
January 21, 2009 at 5:18 pm
Thank you Andy for supporting President Obama!!
January 21, 2009 at 5:44 pm
Great job Andy! Thanks for making it easy to spot you by not wearing a robe :)
January 21, 2009 at 5:55 pm
So proud! During the prayer, I heard echoes of “Letters to the Next President.” May we all continue to pray for our country and our leaders–that we will be the nation that God wants us to be.
January 21, 2009 at 6:09 pm
Andy- Thank you! I really enjoyed following your DC adventure via Diane’s Twitter updates.
Your words are appreciated. Praise God.
January 21, 2009 at 7:18 pm
Awesome Prayer! That is truly incredible…from Letters To The President to Praying With The President. I’m truly hope he listens to the idea of seeking God’s will. The Balanced series has really been driving that point home. God has selected Obama for a reason and we should use this prayer as a model when we pray for our leaders from the city level on up to President.
(And who knew that last Sunday in the “secret” Buckhead church elevator, I would be introducing myself & my kids to the man who would be introducing himself to the most powerful man in the world? Who needs 6 degrees to get connected?)
January 21, 2009 at 7:34 pm
What an incredible privilege for Andy! That was a beautiful prayer!
January 21, 2009 at 7:47 pm
Andy –
Your transparent and authentic leadership is incredible. You practice what you preach and that is a powerful testimony to the world around you. Hopefully I’ll have a chance to someday get to Atlanta and thank you in person for the impact you’ve had on my life but in the mean time, thanks. You will never know the depth of impact that NP and you have had on my life despite having never been to your church.
January 21, 2009 at 7:54 pm
Andy, the North Point staff watched you give the prayer from the West Auditorium today. To say that you made us proud is an understatement! What an honor to have been invited to pray for our nation’s new President. We love you!
January 21, 2009 at 10:10 pm
What a tremendous honor and privilege. Well done!
January 21, 2009 at 10:22 pm
May your prayer guide and protect our President, his family and our nations leaders. God has honored you today. He knows your name. Thank you for leading so many into a closer relationship with our Heavenly Father.
January 21, 2009 at 10:28 pm
We Love You Andy!!!
January 21, 2009 at 11:26 pm
Andy- What a wonderful prayer you offered. I am so thankful to have such a wonderful pastor in you. We Love you~
January 22, 2009 at 2:11 am
Awesome, great job. Down here in Cape Town South Africa we are confident of great things by God for this Continent, this country – even this city. In no small part thru President Obama and our partnership with NPCC.
So I to am honoured to know that NPCC was ‘represented’ so to speak by Andy.
January 22, 2009 at 3:40 am
I had no idea until I read an article in the Washington Post that said Andy’s name. I am so proud of Andy. I was sad to leave Atlanta ONLY because I would miss NPCC. This really lifted my spirit. Thank you, Andy, for walking the talk and being an example for all. Hope you left the Pres some if your leadership books! PS – can’t wait for the Denver church to start!!!
January 22, 2009 at 9:55 am
I have heard of Andy wearing suits and ties, but had never actually seen the phenomenon. Thanks, President Obama, for giving me the chance to see one of my favourite authors and speakers rock a suit.
January 22, 2009 at 10:30 am
Thanks. Andy…I was so Happy to see you there. May God Continue to Bless You as well? Were you at the Inauguration, too?
January 22, 2009 at 10:38 am
I was so excited to find out early yesterday that you were going to be a part of this service and represent all of us at Buckhead Church, as well as all of Atlanta. We are so proud and grateful to have you as our Pastor and our example. You did such a wonderful job!
January 22, 2009 at 11:33 am
Thank you for being the same person in front of the world that you are in front of all of us on a weekly basis. Most of all, thank you for the courage and strenght to publicly acknowledge the power and sovereignty of Jesus Christ our Lord by name. I trust He has and will used your actions for His Glory
January 22, 2009 at 3:09 pm
Thank you, Andy, for praying for our new president and for our country–IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST.
January 22, 2009 at 3:19 pm
I watched the National Prayer Service from the very beginning, I thought it was such a beautiful service. I had to be somewhere by 12:30, so I ran in to get ready quickly and when I came back, there was Andy standing on the stage and the next person was speaking! The only 10 minutes of the entire service that I missed was Andy praying!! I was so bummed, but thank goodness for You Tube where I can watch it as many times as I wish.
Andy, thank you for standing up and praying to our Savior Jesus, boldly saying His beautiful name and being the authentic you that you are. I know you don’t seek to be a rock star, but you are one!!
We love you and thank you for your awesome leadership.
January 22, 2009 at 6:07 pm
So proud of our paster, Andy Stanley.
Wha an amazing church.
Thanks
January 22, 2009 at 7:05 pm
Andy, there was a little bet on if you would say “Jesus Christ” or not on my group here watching. Some said you would, others said you wouldn’t. So glad you did. I know that there was probably much more going on in your heart than we could even imagine. I know the prayer was much longer. great job! thankful to you, daniele.
January 22, 2009 at 9:17 pm
Simply a great job……in Jesus name!
January 22, 2009 at 11:10 pm
Great job Andy!
January 23, 2009 at 10:55 am
Not a member but it gives me great joy when I see Christians in ONE FAITH, doing mighty works. Go pastor Andy!
January 23, 2009 at 12:48 pm
Andy’
Congratulations on an excellent job done during an amazing opportunity. This opportunity historically, has not been granted to many, but a selected few.
“What do you do when you discover that you are the most powerful person in the room, You look for ways to leverage that power for the sake of the other people.” Great quote Andy.
Keep up the great work, thank you
January 23, 2009 at 12:51 pm
Great job. So glad you weren’t intimidated and prayed in Jesus’s name! God bless you.
January 23, 2009 at 5:08 pm
So President Obama rates a suit? What’s up with that???? (I agree with everyone else about the other stuff!)
January 24, 2009 at 10:20 am
Pastor Andy! Nice job!