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“First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.” (1 Tim 2:1-2)

Earlier this month, a scandal broke out over pricey furniture at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Ben Carson, a former neurosurgeon and presidential candidate, leads the government agency.

The question: How did a dining room set worth $31,000 end up in Carson’s office? It sounded like another government boondoggle, but Carson said he didn’t know about the expensive purchase and would seek to return it. Emails show he and his wife were involved in selecting furniture on some level. Congressional inquiries are underway, and the White House is looking into it.

It’s caused a stir, and money shouldn’t be mismanaged, but I think there’s a much more interesting question at the housing agency than who bought fancy chairs: In trying to run HUD, is Carson a house divided against himself?

When I started following Carson on the campaign trail in 2015, I grew accustomed to hearing familiar stories at campaign stops. The stories usually included his hard-working single mother who insisted Carson work hard too, despite the family facing the challenges of poverty. He talked about personal industry and the power of mentorship.

Carson was running for the highest office in the land, and he was offering policy proposals, but he always seemed keenly interested in talking about private solutions to public problems….

A Manhattan Institute housing expert later said the idea could work on a smaller scale, but it wouldn’t address some of the major problems in public housing units in New York (like crumbling façades, leaking roofs, and mold).

It’s unlikely Carson doesn’t care about dangerous mold, but it seems his thoughts run to this: How can we move residents toward self-sufficiency? How can we move them past HUD?

When it comes to bigger initiatives, so far Carson’s biggest push has been to call for “EnVision Centers”—community centers that are located in areas with public housing and would offer job training and other services. It could be a good idea, especially since it’s an effort groups all over the country have been doing for years—often without federal funds.

Carson sees the centers as an opportunity for private-public partnerships, and that may be a worthy goal for the agency, though faith-based groups might resist if taking federal funds would restrict their ability to teach the gospel….

Carson has learned the value and dignity of self-sufficiency over a lifetime of hard work, and he seems to want others to know that same blessing. But his agency appears stalled, and his conundrum persists: Can he find a way to address these perplexing problems on a grand scale, while encouraging micro solutions to address people’s individual situations?

It’s not brain surgery. It may actually be harder. (Excerpts from Jamie Dean’s article in WORLD Mag)

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Trudie Coetzer
August 5, 2019

Dear Heavenly Father, we pray for protection and wise counsel for Dr Ben Carson. Overshadow him with Your love and guidance. You know what his needs are and we pray that You touch him and empower him for his task. We pray in the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen

Kim
April 10, 2018

I feel that it is time to end the costly relationship with the counsel of Robert Mueller. Many voters were not aware that he is being paid a huge sum to conduct partisan investigations.
People all over the United States are in need of the resources that have been wasted in this investigation that has already revealed conflict of interest since Mueller
is also being paid by other political interests and taxpayers.

Nettie
March 25, 2018

How can they find Carson’s emails and not Hillary’s? Regardless, I pray that Carson will be cautious, vigilant, and prayfull about any and all decisions pertaining to his position in government. I pray that Gods guidance and direction be upon and infront of this man. I pray for inner cities and the entire HUD agency. I pray that the poor will be treated with kindness and compassion. I pray for families dealing with mold, roaches, water leaks, and everything else that causes sickness. Make a way for families to live the American Dream without taking advantage of the systems put in place to help them. He who lends to the poor lends to a God. I pray all the politicians be better stewards of their own finances so they can be good examples of their Christian faith.

Kimberly Cleveland
March 25, 2018

I know that Dr. Carson will rely upon the counsel of the LORD for victory.

Belay Woldemaraim/ Maryland
March 25, 2018

Dear heavenly father, the creator of the universe Alfa and Omega. First of all, I want to thank you for what you have done for America, and for Trump Administration.I pray for Dr.Carson. Give him wisdom and spiritual guidance to meet the needs of the people. I pray in the name of Jesus.
Amen!!!

Laura
March 24, 2018

God who began this good work in you, Dr. Carson, will bring it to completion. Trusting in His timing, His enabling and His wisdom for you. Thank you for your willingness to serve God and our country too.

Jan K.
March 24, 2018

We know who hate God’s appointment. Do not be afraid. Be sure we are in war. Not in a short-term battle. We can win only bringing Jesus on the scene. (Dt28,7)

Felicia
March 23, 2018

I would ask your great blessing, Father God, on Ben Carson. I thank you for his steady faith, and his belief in the talents You have given to all those whom You have made in your Image. Father God, please quiet the voices of opposition, make the crooked roads straight before Ben, and bless the works of his hands. in
Jesus name, Amen.

Betty
March 23, 2018

Thanking God for a man who loves Him and desires to serve our country and make improvements in the lives of those who have struggled to make ends meet. I pray God will give Dr. Carson wisdom and creative ways to meet the needs of the people he is working to help. May God bless the work of his hands and those who are working with him.

Stella A
March 23, 2018

God envelope you Dr.Carson, as He did Moses. The peoples were too many, grumblers, backbiting, fighting their own brothers, some things do not change. I pray God will lift you up, draw close to God and He will draw close to you. God bring His chosen children around you. May this administration lock hands with local churches, youth around you. AS Moses father in law told him, you cannot do this alone… Know our prayers are, bring Heaven into this realm today.) The enemies keep ‘imploding’ themselves & upon each other; chased by the angels of Heaven until opposition for the sake of opposition folds the knee to our KING Jesus

Suzanne
March 23, 2018

I am amazed at the hypocritical choir of accusers, but it is par for the current climate. Ben Carson will become stronger & wiser and promoted by His God. A sovereign and supernatural override is on the way!

Jim
March 23, 2018

Pray for a purge of the obstructionists, & those opposed to Pres. Trump in government [and those behind them, and funding them], and a strengthening of those who agree with Pres. Trump. Pray for wisdom knowledge and understanding in Jesus.

Patricia A. Laseter
March 23, 2018

I agree with Dr. Carson about helping people become self sufficient and not depending on the government. The government system is not set up for you to be successful and prosperous. It is there to help you alone the way to success and prosperity if needed, but not to live on forever. Dr. Carson’s mother and I have a lot in common, including putting myself through college to a doctorate degree and having four successful children as well.

    Patricia A. Laseter
    March 23, 2018

    It is there to help you along the way to success and prosperity if need.

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