DAY 4 - Praying for Our Nation

Today's Focus: Leaders

October 4, 2012 
 

Suggested Scriptural References: 

I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour. ~1 Timothy 2:1-3

The king's heart is in the hand of the Lord, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will. ~Proverbs 21:1

Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do. ~Hebrews 4:13

The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the Lord. All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the Lord weigheth the spirits.  ~Proverbs 16:1-2

The suggested prayers below are a guideline to follow.

Suggested Prayers:

Please give our leaders ears to hear Your wisdom and guidance ~ and the discernment, courage and strength to carry out Your direction.  We ask, Father, for You to move their hearts to honor You as their highest Authority.  

We pray for wisdom and strength for the President, his cabinet, his administration and his family. 

We ask that Your Holy wisdom penetrate the thoughts and decision making processes of those in positions of authority.  Help all those in authority to recognize they are accountable first to You.

We ask You to instill in our leaders an awareness of the Godly heritage of this country and their responsibility before You to honor and preserve it.

We ask for leaders in all walks of life who sincerely hunger for truth and strive for sacred honor in all they think, say and do.

We ask You to guide and guard their motives, desires and plans.

We ask You to move in the hearts of many who know that service to You can be anywhere – even under a Capitol dome. 

We ask You to raise up Godly leaders who desire principle over politics.

We ask for servant-leaders who desire to be statesmen over politicians.

We ask for You to prosper and give favor to those who are truly devoted to You, that they may grow in influence and effectiveness.

We ask for Your transforming power to work in the lives of those who would deceive, divide and destroy.

We ask for religious leaders who understand You and are devoted to Your Truth and proclaim it boldly.

In the Name of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, we pray.

Amen and amen!

Source: http://americanprayerinitiative.org/full_article.php?article_no=4