We
cannot deny it. Our nation is in trouble and we are facing peril. You can turn
on your television or scroll through your Facebook newsfeed right now and see
that there is so much violence, corruption, fear and hatred in the hearts of
those around us. We are contending with issues that are causing the very
foundation of our country to crumble.
In the face
of all of this, it’s important that we pray not only for the healing of nation,
but also for our president and all those in government leadership who are
positions to make change happen. 1 Timothy 2:1-3 says that we are to pray,
intercede and give thanks for kings and all people in authority. This is God’s
command to every believer today. Praying for godly leaders is productive
towards God’s plan and purpose for our nation. The Bible says the heart of the
king is in the hand of the Lord. He can turn it however he wants, so prayers
are important.
Heavenly Father, today I pray for our nation. I ask that You
would give our President wisdom beyond his own understanding and the courage to
choose the right path no matter how narrow the gate. I pray for all in
authority over us that You would give them the grace and strength to stand
against the temptation to use power as a weapon but rather to carry it
reverently as one would a child. I pray for the spiritual leaders of our
country that they would hear Your voice and know your heart. I pray that they would
lead from their knees and by that simple grace bring each one of us to our
knees before Your throne. Have mercy on our nation Lord, In Jesus name, Amen.
Heavenly Father, we pray that our president
and leaders will honor You and respect You as the One and only True God. We ask
that You give us government leaders who will pray for Your Will and guidance.
Lord, we ask that You pour out Your Spirit on this nation to help each of us
discern good from evil, not as the eyes of man but through spiritual eyes.
Lord, we ask that You humble our hearts so that we will be a nation filled with
gratitude and thankfulness. In Jesus Almighty Name, Amen.
