I had the privilege of leading in prayer for State and Local Government at the National Day of prayer at Bright House Field this past Thursday night. God instructs believers to pray for "kings and all who are in authority..." In obedience to God's call today, take some time to pray for our leaders. Perhaps this prayer can serve as a guide.
Gracious God in heaven, we give you praise tonight because you have seen fit to grace us with independence. Our prayer Father is for those at the state and local level who have been entrusted with the administration of the freedoms we enjoy. May they understand that their office is not merely a public trust, but a sacred trust that demands the humility of Moses, the stewardship of Joseph, and the servanthood of Jesus.
We ask that you give our leaders…
- Direction to navigate the turbulent waters of our times
- Fortitude to resist the urge to expedience
- Discernment to withstand the deceptive voice of our enemy
- Wisdom to identify the greater good
- Strength to resist the pull of public opinion
- Resolve to stand on the life giving principles of justice
We pray that they be men and women who do not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or stand in the way of sinners, or sit in the seat of scoffers. But Lord, we ask that they would delight in your truth that preserves justice for the oppressed, dignity for the shamed, and hope for the hurting.
For our leaders we ask that…
· Righteousness would be their path
· Justice their pursuit
· And liberty would be their pleasure
In the end Lord help us to remember that a house, community, a state or nation divided against itself will not stand. So we ask that by your Spirit our state and local leaders would make every effort toward unity and peace. May their labor produce the unified fruit of one county, one state, one nation, under God, exercising liberty and justice for all!
In unifying name of our Lord Jesus Christ that we pray, Amen.
May God add his blessings to the prayers of His people!
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