Prayers All

My foot pressed steady on the brake. While waiting at the light, my eyes scanned the traffic. Lawn signs and billboards crowded the street like fans at a holiday parade. Election ads echoed between songs on the radio. The tension hovered in the air like a dense fog.

For those of us living in the United States, the election is upon us. A reminder that we are a divided people.

As Christians, we know our true citizenship is in heaven, so we trust God, come what may. However, the Bible teaches us to pray for our earthly leaders. And so, we pray. We look to the Lord to light our way.

Whether you live in the U.S. or in another country, I invite you to pray for your nation, as God directs.

What should we pray? Let us pray for God’s will to be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Please join me praying God’s will for our nation.

Heavenly Father,

We praise your holy name. For you are God and there is no other. You are the Creator and you are high above all. Thank you for sending Jesus to pay the penalty for our sins, lifting us from shame to grace. Jesus, we praise you for your resurrection power. Thank you for your indwelling Spirit to fill and guide us.

Almighty God, we ask for your mercy and grace in our time of need. We look to you, Father God. You are our Provider. We place our trust in you.

Lord, we pray for our nation. As followers of Christ, we are your people. We are called by your name. Father, forgive us for our sins. Individually, as parents, as families, as a church, and as a nation. We confess, we have not loved you, trusted you, or sought you with our whole hearts. We allowed culture to become more important than Scripture.

We humble ourselves and repent for all the ways we compromised and have placed other things or people before you. Please forgive us and cleanse us of all unrighteousness. Father, help us turn from our sins, seek your face, and walk closely with you.

Lord, we forgive those who have hurt us. Holy Spirit, heal and wash away any bitterness or unforgiveness in our hearts.

Most High God, we ask your supernatural intervention in our country. We know you are in control. Please set up and remove leaders according to your plans and purposes. We pray for leaders who will rule righteously, in alignment with your Word. We cry out for evil to be exposed, truth to be embraced, justice to be upheld, and mercy to be extended.

Holy Spirit, send revival. Heart to heart and home to home. Sweep like a wildfire through this nation. Strengthen believers and bring unbelievers into your fold. Open blind eyes, inflame our hearts, and stir our minds that we may see Jesus in all His glory.

Let us run to Jesus, the Light of the world. Let His love shine through us like a city on a hill. Give us boldness to share the gospel.

Holy Spirit, you are the great Comforter. We ask you to comfort our people. Surround us with angel armies to protect us from evil. Blanket this land with your peace that passes all understanding.

No matter who is president, Jesus Christ is KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS! Let your kingdom come and Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Jesus, you are the Prince of peace. May your peace rule and reign in our hearts. Begin in my heart, Jesus.

Help me gaze through this shadowy world to our heavenly home glowing in the distance. We rest in your Sovereign goodness, King Jesus, for yours is the kingdom, the power, and the glory. Forever.

In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Below are some Scriptures that help me pray God’s will for our nation.

What helps you pray for our nation?

2 Timothy 2:1-4  (ESV) – 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. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior,who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 

Matthew 6:9-13 (KJV) – Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV) – If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.