PRAY FOR OUR LEADERS… AND FOR ALL PEOPLE
So Israel yoked themselves to the Baal of Peor. And the Lord’s anger burned against them. —Numbers 25:3
You are my strength, I sing praise to you; you, God, are my fortress, my God on whom I can rely. —Psalm 59:17
For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers. —Proverbs 11:14
Who will a nation yoke itself to? Will a nation yoked itself to our Lord Who—
- Is strength
- Is One to sing to
- Is a fortress
- Is One that can be fully relied upon
- Is One who guides
- Is One that gives victory through many advisors
Yes, a nation is wise to rely on Him. But to rely on and be yoked to demonic influence only brings our Lord’s anger. Let us pray that we would have leaders that would depend on our Lord because “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin condemns any people” (Proverbs 14:34). And…
“I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all people. This has now been witnessed to at the proper time. And for this purpose I was appointed a herald and an apostle—I am telling the truth, I am not lying—and a true and faithful teacher of the Gentiles.” —I Timothy 1:1-7
Dear Father, may we faithfully pray for our nation’s leaders and for all people. May this be so by the power of Your Holy Spirit and in the authority of Your Son Jesus. So may it be… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpbZqMJ-B44&list=RDbpbZqMJ-B44&start_radio=1