A recent survey revealed most American voters want a presidential candidate who views the office as a privilege to serve others with a responsibility to God.

“Of course education and the war because I am a spouse of someone in the military” Tia Guyton, a voter, said.

“Depends on what your beliefs are, if you believe in a life or if you believe in letting a woman have her own decision,” Shirley White, a voter, said.

“The economy is my biggest concern and bringing the troops home from Iraq,” Earl Palmer, a voter, said.

Every voter knows which issues matter most to them and faith is becoming one of the growing issues. From candidates' personal beliefs and how it would influence their leadership to voters' beliefs influencing their selection, prayer is powerful at the polls.

“I believe prayer is the answer to most everything, so when I vote, I feel confident about who I am voting for,” Palmer said.

“Faith doesn't really play a part, but good morals, good judgment does,” White said.

The moral issues voters face inspired Christian author, Freya Williams, to write “Pray Before You Vote.”

“I wanted to make sure that as a Christian, my vote was reflective of God's ways, not a particular party,” Williams said.

She says the book applies a Biblical approach to politics, breaking down divisive strongholds of political parties, race and gender.

“So as you read the book, you'll see scriptures that empower you to want to vote, but vote with a conscience, not just because of loyalty,” Williams said.

Williams is not endorsing any particular candidate, but she does have a prayer for the next Commander in Chief.

“This time around, I'm praying for a more well-rounded candidate. A person who has faith in God, Jesus Christ, who is going to act on those moral issues as well,” Williams said.

Nearly 50 percent of voters surveyed in a nationwide Zogby poll for the American Bible Society said they would not vote for a candidate who did not believe in God, while 20 percent said they would and another 20 percent said it did not matter.

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