For many of us, President Obama's stated views are alarming, especially in the area of abortion. And some of us are troubled by his questionable associates in the past. He mentioned in his acceptance speech that there were those whose trust he had not yet earned. And he promised to be our President too. We will need to pray for him, realizing that the weighty problems of the world are on his shoulders, and that he is suddenly in a position to see things in a way that he has never seen them before.

Jesus gave us direction on this issue. When He was asked whether or not it was right to pay taxes to the godless Roman government, he asked them to bring him a coin. He then asked whose portrait was on the coin. When they said, "Caesar's," He told them, "Give to Caesar what is Caesar's and to God what is God's." - Mark 12:17

Christians are citizens of Heaven first, but they are also citizens of their earthly countries. The Apostle Paul told us to respect our human government. And at that time the evil anti-Christian Emperor Nero was on the throne in Rome!

13:1 Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 2 Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. 3 For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and he will commend you. 4 For he is God's servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is God's servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. 5 Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also because of conscience. 6 This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God's servants, who give their full time to governing. 7 Give everyone what you owe him: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.
- Romans 13:1-7 (NIV)

Christians are also urged to pray for governmental leaders.

1 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone- 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and pleases God our Savior, 4 who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.
- 1 Timothy 2:1-4 (NIV)

18 Then they called them in again and commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. 19 But Peter and John replied, "Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God's sight to obey you rather than God. 20 For we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard."
- Acts 4:18-20

“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”
- 2 Chronicles 7:14