This is a topic which will no doubt land me in hot water before it's overwith, but I'm really curious as to what you all think about this. Actually, I'm even more curious as to what the Lord thinks about this.

Paul, in 1 Tim 2:1-2, "exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence."

My question is this- if a leader, say the president in this case, has proven that he is an unrighteous, ungodly man, who is against the church and the nation and what they stand for, can we pray that he will be removed from office? Even before his time to serve is up? Is this akin to cursing that leader, or speaking evil of him?

It seems appropriate to pray for godly men and women to take office. Why would it be wrong to pray for the removal of wicked leaders, especially in a "free" country like ours? In Paul's day, you were basically stuck with what you got. In our society, and thank God for it, we can "kick 'em out" on election day. We can also impeach and remove them when needed.

Thanks for your thoughts and any Scriptures that apply on how to pray in these kinds of cases.