David wasnt hesitant to speak against those who were unjust. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. Your kingdom come. With all the problems facing our world that are beyond human ability to solve, we most of all need to be praying for the return of the most important Leader, Jesus Christ. Vipers venom is under their lips. What are some tangible ways we can speak out and take action on behalf of the oppressed? Guard and guide those that will become societies future leaders, teachers and pioneers and may they hold fast to that which is good, live in peace with one another, admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with everyone, never repaying evil for evil, but always seeking after that which is good for one another, to Your praise and glory. Heavenly Father, we give thanks for the democracy alive in our country and for the freedom to worship You. Renewed May they be modest and not self-promoting. (Phil 2:9-11). We pray that we as citizens will recognize authority and obey it, even when we dont agree with certain things. Teach me to listen, O God my Mother, It may be even more important to pray for leaders when they are not so goodand when their actions can impact your life and the mission of the Church to preach the gospel to the world.Many living under oppressive regimes can relate, though I am not advocating the sarcasm. Pray for God to Remove Corrupt Leaders (58:7-9). A Prayer for Judges Lord, You are the supreme Judge and Ruler over all, so we pray for every judge in every courtroom throughout our nation. I dont mean just the good leaders, but all leaders. in busyness and in boredom, This divine domination has been Gods plan all along. May we pursue healthy lifestyles, and may we all have access to affordable healthcare. In this context, Daniel even noted that God gives leadership over the kingdom of men to whomever He will, and sets over it the lowest of men (verse 17). And its the same for every person whos ever been born. Lord, as we continue to undertake the role of leader let us be We pray that they may walk in righteousness and truth, humility and grace and seek to live in peace with all men, without compromise and without prejudice. August 2016 There are six things the LORD hates no, seven things he detests: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that kill the innocent. We pray for these plans of evil to come to nothing. You shall not show partiality, and you shall not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and subverts the cause of the righteous. I ask for godly counsel and wisdom for judges across this land. Right now, we pray for leadership guidance. And who knows the interpretation of a thing? He coordinates the Life, Hope & Truth website, Discern magazine, the Daily Bible Verse Blog and the Life, Hope & Truth Weekly Newsletter (including World Watch Weekly). And violent men shall waste them no more, as formerly. He will also trample the winepress of the fierce anger of God, the Almighty. And the local leaders in your area. My God continue to us you and shower his blessings upon you. Lord, heal our hearts, heal our land. December 2016 All have turned away; all alike have become worthless. 10. May we not be labeling what is good as evil, or what is evil as good. He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. The rabbi was asked if there was a blessing for the czar. You are the one who set us in this nation at this particular time for the glory of your name. With so much conflict and poverty in the world, it is important to keep your nation in your prayers. the message is Then the high officials and the satraps sought to find a ground for complaint against Daniel with regard to the kingdom, but they could find no ground for complaint or any fault, because he was faithful, and no error or fault was found in him. Pray for your benefit and joy. But their evil intentions will be exposed when the light shines on them, for the light makes everything visible. Ultimately, this universal authority will be manifested when the kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ (Rev 11:15; see vv. We pray for our Supreme Court justices and for each judge in this land to bring justice to those who come before them. 00:00 / 03:17. The psalmists description of that justification pales in comparison to Johns vision of the bloodbath that will take place upon Jesuss return at the end of the age: So the angel swung his sickle at the earth and gathered the grapes from the vineyard of the earth, and he threw them into the great winepress of Gods wrath. We know it is your will that prayers be offered for our nations leaders and all those in authority so we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in godliness and dignity. It is shameful even to talk about the things that ungodly people do in secret. Woe to those who decree iniquitous decrees, and the writers who keep writing oppression, to turn aside the needy from justice and to rob the poor of my people of their right, that widows may be their spoil, and that they may make the fatherless their prey! The resurrected and exalted Christ is the ultimate expression of Gods judgment against and reign over evil rulers. Honor and Respect for Leaders Prayer Almighty God, help us to obey your command to submit ourselves to our leaders and our government for your sake. The Lord enters into judgment with the elders and princes of His people, "It is you who have devoured the vineyard; The plunder of the poor is in your houses. Help us to stop looking at worldly solutions and to focus on you. If the person still refuses to listen, take your case to the church. We have become people who are only interested in things that give us temporary pleasure. These decisions, Father God, make or break our nation. Help us to use peaceful and legal means to address issues that concern us. To be sure, Gods reign is no democracy, yet he does intend it to be for the good of the people he created (Rom 13:1-7). And she said, True, the men came to me, but I did not know where they were from. Prayers for Our Leaders A collection of prayers for political and government leaders and the people who elect them. When they see the retributionor punitive vindicationmeted out by the righteous Judge of the universe, they will rejoice that justice is finally being realized. Lord, this nation needs leaders with discerning hearts and wise minds. God actually is appalled when his followers dont see themselves as warriors of righteousness and fail to join him in his campaign for justice (see Isa 63:1-6). Come, Lord Jesus! (Rev 22:20). May this be a revival of repentance from sin, bringing freedom from addictions, restoration of family units, and a decrease in crime. Praise the plea of the forgotten, The prophet Isaiah declared that God ultimately will levy his comprehensive judgment against the wicked rulers of earth (cf. God, help us to be a nation that fears you, a nation that is not afraid to acknowledge that you are the true living God. B.Pray for God to remove corrupt leaders (58:7-9). How should we respond to the seemingly brutal and morbid images in the Bible of Gods judgment? Wise Leaders Prayer Father God, good leaders, come from you. Give our leaders wisdom that they may be able to do things beyond their understanding. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them.2 Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity. B May they put the needs of others before themselves and be true servant leaders. And the herald proclaimed aloud, You are commanded, O peoples, nations, and languages, that when you hear the sound of the horn, pipe, lyre, trigon, harp, bagpipe, and every kind of music, you are to fall down and worship the golden image that King Nebuchadnezzar has set up. It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom 120 satraps, to be throughout the whole kingdom; and over them three high officials, of whom Daniel was one, to whom these satraps should give account, so that the king might suffer no loss. May 2020 Leadership is not about telling people what to do. Lord, this nation needs leaders with discerning hearts and wise minds. What Every Christian Should Know about the Protestant Reformation. Help us, as individuals and collectively as a nation, to be wise stewards of your creation. The imagery hes using at first seems extremely violent and harsh until we remember that the Holy Spirit isnt likening the corrupt leaders to domesticated kittens but to savage beasts. But Father, people in this country are turning against each other. Diversity K Guidance Prayer Lord, there are so many decisions that our leaders have to make daily. O heavenly Father, turn our hearts towards you. The expression is a traditional ancient Near Eastern way of describing the utter defeat of an enemy. These lead-ins are all followed by some of Jesuss strongest and most damning words in the New Testament. Don't Be Discouraged (4-minute video) Pray for corrupt leaders the right wayCLICK TO LISTEN. In Jesus name, Amen. January 2017 in certainty and in doubt, Should believers actually pray like this? and more about the power of love. Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves. Labs He will rule them with an iron rod. They obeyed and set them free. May they judge fairly, reasonably, and righteously. E This doesnt mean God will answer at that moment. We must pray as if the stakes are high! Their corrupt conduct betrays the nature that has characterized them from conception. If another believer sins against you, go privately and point out the offense. That's Not In The Bible Yet Paul wrote: Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. Ruth's Journey We pray for those in abusive situations and for the victims of sex trafficking, that you would help them escape. But Lord, we also know that until the Lord Jesus returns as Prince of Pease to set up His millennial kingdom, the current unrest, wars and rumours of wars, corruption and distress will continue. Vipers venom is under their lips. And he has a name written on his robe and on his thigh: King of Kings and Lord of Lords. When we pray for government leaders, who often have some influence over how hard or easy our lives are, we can ask for God to cause the leaders to allow us to live a peaceful life. PRAYER AGAINST CORRUPTION IN OUR NATION Abba Father, I come before You to petition the court of heaven for immediate intervention on behalf of Your people in South Africa. Reply Report comment. The direct address in verses 1-2 reveals that God is far from passive when it comes to injustice. His name is Jesus, and all who hear his gospel should embrace it while they still have a chance. It needs to be firm, fair, and honest, and at the same time gracious, seasoned with salt (Col 4:6). The Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intention of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. Depression In righteous indignation David uses a series of metaphors and similes to articulate two requests believers can and should make of God regarding wicked rulers. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen. Then the press was trampled outside the city, and blood flowed out of the press up to the horses bridles for about 180 miles. Lord, help us to focus our gaze on your Son, Jesus, and not on what is happening all around us. And the leaders of other nations as well. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. May they not be so proud that they cannot hear the wisdom of others, but instead seek out good counsel and follow it. How should we publicly rebuke the ungodly? May the words that come from their mouths be words that edify the nation. Kenneth Meshoe teaches that righteousness will be restored in government if we pray for those in authority the right way. Christs reign over evil rulers was further realized in his ascension back to heaven, when God, exercised this power in Christ by raising him from the dead and seating him at his right hand in the heavensfar above every ruler and authority, power and dominion, and every title given, not only in this age but also in the one to come. All rights reserved. "It is good to pray often for wisdom for . I pray that You help our leaders to identify the needs of Your people through divine wisdom and understanding. So anyone who rebels against authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and they will be punished. Only then can we give testimony to the gospel and rightly reflect the heartbeat of God (Matt 5:43-48). From the January/February 2021 issue of Discern Magazine. But if you are unsuccessful, take one or two others with you and go back again, so that everything you say may be confirmed by two or three witnesses. What role does self-examination play in publicly rebuking sin? And he has a name written on his robe and on his thigh: Then I saw an angel standing in the sun, and he called out in a loud voice, saying to all the birds flying high overhead, Come, gather together for the great supper of God, so that you may eat the flesh of kings, the flesh of military commanders, the flesh of the mighty, the flesh of horses and of their riders, and the flesh of everyone, both free and slave, small and great.. So that we would not be outwitted by Satan; for we are not ignorant of his designs. The prayer entrusts the answer to God. Amen. He is saying, God things are so bad here right now because of this, will you enact vengeance upon them because of their wickedness.. May his children become fatherless, and his wife a widow. Lord, this nation needs leaders with discerning hearts and wise minds. Give us, O God, leaders whose hearts are large enough to match the breadth of our own souls and give us souls strong enough to follow leaders of vision and wisdom. Father, the tasks may seem overwhelming and exhausting, but I pray that every leader will recognize that they are assigned to do Your will. Verse Concepts. A sharp sword came from his mouth, so that he might strike the nations with it. But evil governments and rulers seem to have free reign today. Open up financial doors so that we can thrive in our economy. Yes, this is another one of those imprecatory prayers, one in which he appears to be calling down ill will on the enemies of the suffering (see comments on Ps 54:5). May creditors seize his entire estate, and strangers take all he has earned. But afterward they turned around and took back the male and female slaves they had set free, and brought them into subjection as slaves. Their wish is for the government to just leave them alone. Z. Consequently, living out those early lines of the Lords Prayer will demand us to request Gods help and cry out to him on behalf of those who are the victims of injustice at the hands of wicked political leaders. The progression of your hearts . The picture is of the deaf cobra who is swayed not by the voice of the enchanter but by the movement of his instrument. Loving Father, at a time when there is increasing unrest and growing fear of what is coming on the earth, we bring before You the leaders of the various nations of the world, and pray that in Your grace and mercy You would intervene and help those that are suffering so greatly in so many nations. Let our greatest passion be compassion. His desire for their end seems violent. God has authority over everything, even our leaders in the government. March 2020 April 2015 We come to you today asking you to give us wise leaders that will lead this nation in the right direction. Put an end to his evil-making against your image bearers and Jesus' church, in Ukraine and Russia. Contents hide. We grieve for those that are living in war-torn countries of where there is much blood-shed, corruption and unrest in their governments, and pray that in Your pity and grace You would intervene, by removing corrupt leaders and replacing them with those of integrity. They poison those who have been entrusted to their care. O Babylon, you will be destroyed. Teach me to listen, Holy Spirit, We pray that those that are deliberately opposing Your will and pushing an anti-God agenda, would be removed from their office and that their plans and purposes would be exposed, and become ineffective. Watch on youtube. You have said that if we seek your face and turn from our evil ways, you will hear from heaven and heal our land. After much prayer and research, Ive concluded that Christians can, and in fact, should pray for the removal of wicked leaders from positions of authority. You are " sovereign over all kingdoms ." You alone are God, You alone are worthy of our adoration, affection, and allegiance. Prayer for Wise Governance. We must remember that each person is a potential child of God! In 1384 John Wycliffe wrote, The Bible is for the Government of the People, by the People, and for the People in the prologue to his translation of the Bible. explores this important question from the Bible.). We pray for all people in our nation to be treated fairly in all avenues of life, but especially the judicial system. Lord, grace and grow the women in our congregation to be reverent in their behavior, not malicious gossips or enslaved to much wine. Many of them therefore believed, with not a few Greek women of high standing as well as men. These were the mighty men who were of old, the men of renown. Why? Prayer for Humility and Integrity God, our eternal King, we pray for our government leaders to walk in humility and integrity. Pray that the Church all over the world will model justice and transparency. Psalm 12:5. He promised to return to save humanity from self-destruction (Matthew 24:22). Our readers live in countries around the world, and governments are changing all the time. Heres how the apostle Paul explained it: Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence (1 Timothy 2:1-2). D Let his years be few; let someone else take his position. FTE Psalm Of The Week Our greatest strength love. And because were reassured that prayer will be answered in Jesuss promise, Yes, I am coming soon, we pray even more urgently with John: Amen. Lincolns law partner, William H. Herndon, had visited Boston and heard the sermon. It is my prayer that through our agreement, many corrupt leaders will be saved by the saving grace of the Lord Jesus Christ. Their throat is an open grave; they deceive with their tongues. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. Leadership is hard to define. When we pray for government leaders, who often have some influence over how hard or easy our lives are, we can ask for God to cause the leaders to allow us to live a peaceful life. And they obeyed, all the officials and all the people who had entered into the covenant that everyone would set free his slave, male or female, so that they would not be enslaved again. Father I pray that you would surround our elders with grace to be men above reproach, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not addicted to wine, not given to argument or fighting, not fond of sordid gain, but help them to be hospitable, loving what is good, sensible, just, devout, and self-controlled. Prosperity Prayer Dear God, a nation that honors you is blessed. In seeking a leader, let us seek more than development for ourselves Never miss a post! Then the Lord said, My Spirit shall not abide in man forever, for he is flesh: his days shall be 120 years. The Nephilim were on the earth in those days, and also afterward, when the sons of God came in to the daughters of man and they bore children to them. Whoever whitewashes the wicked gets a black mark in the history books,But whoever exposes the wicked will be thanked and rewarded. The earth and everything it belongs to you. Father, by the blood of Your precious Son, these people have been purchased. Empower them to hold fast to Your faithful Word so that they will be able both to exhort in sound doctrine and to refute those who contradict. All have turned away; all alike have become worthless. Lord, let us be the people to share it with those who thirst. September 2019 Turn our hearts away from different idols that we have created as a nation and individuals. Heavenly Father, I pray for Your protection to cover all our law enforcement officers and the men and women of the military. June 2017 May all his offspring die. I even preached a sermon a few weeks ago titled. Cite this page: Editor: Stephen Smith. May we love each other as we love ourselves. He rose early in the morning and built an altar at the foot of the mountain, and twelve pillars, according to the twelve tribes of Israel. for your voice-- He returned to Springfield, Illinois, with his notes from the sermon. The heartbeat of the psalmist here provides us with one model of praying like Jesus taught his followers to pray: Your kingdom come. Most people have chosen to put their selfish interests above the interests of our nation. I admit I dont know which country you live in, or all the strengths and weaknesses of all the leaders around the world. If the rule of Christ Jesus is going to be experienced at all on earth as it is in heaven, its going to take more than our activism on behalf of the oppressed. We pray for the development of ethics and the fight against corruption because: Prayer brings our hearts, minds and actions closer to God's heart. The authorities are Gods servants, sent for your good. people, ideas and ways of thinkingan enormously strengthening factor; Finally Lord, help us all believe during these difficult times, that the challenge of leading change at Amen. Help them to choose the right path when they make decisions on behalf of this nation. Prayer for Spiritual Revival Awesome God, we plead for our nation. Do you want to be unafraid of the authority? Such should be the practice of Gods children when addressing grievances and inequities, even with those who oppose us. When our leaders have different opinions and agendas, help them find common ground and find ways to compromise. Their mouth is full of cursing and bitterness. Ponder for a moment what you were feeling when you first read the testimonies of Nazi Holocaust prisoners, victims of apartheid in South Africa, survivors of the killing fields of Cambodia. We come to you today asking you to give us wise leaders that will lead this nation in the right direction. In other words tell God how you really feel. July 2018 my family, my friends, my co-workers. Give our leaders wisdom for laws that protect our environment and our natural resources. Gods MessiahJesusemphatically claimed his position of authority after his resurrection from the dead when he declared, All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth (Matt 28:18; cf. G July 2016 The corrupt will be convinced (58:11). Prayer For World Leaders. Everyone must submit to governing authorities. and valuedbuilding trust; And that each of us focus on a higher purposeXavier's mission above personal interests; Lord, help us appreciate how collaboration with a purpose can enable us to reach better decisions and to a false witness who pours out lies, a person who sows discord in a family. Remove wrong people that are corrupt and living against your word from influential positions. Those whom they spent their lives abusing and manipulating will one day be rewarded, and they will finally be convinced that there is a righteous Judge on the earth. For everything was created by him, in heaven and on earth, the visible and the invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authoritiesall things have been created through him and for him. We no longer live like brothers and sisters. Who Is God Psalms like these are called imprecatory Psalms. They are Psalms which ask God to curse, destroy, or remove an enemy of the writer.
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