Prayer
God calls us to fight the good fight by praying for our political leaders. We invite you to partner with us as we minister to the private lives of your state and national leaders through prayer.
How to pray for God's way for your political leaders
- Salvation
Political leaders, like all people, need the forgiveness of sings and the new life that comes through putting one’s faith in Jesus Christ, “God our Savior…wants all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth” (1 Timothy 2:3b-4). Praying for the salvation of political leaders who have not yet put their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ should be a top priority. (Acts 4:10-12; John 14:6; Romans 10:9)
- Divine Wisdom
Political leaders are regularly called upon to make very difficult decisions that affect many people. Divine wisdom is available for those who ask God for it (James 1:5). Good decisions will seldom be made without God’s wisdom. (Psalm 111:10; Proverbs 2)
- Discernment
Sometimes there is a fine line between a right or a wrong decision. Every day a political leader is called upon to vote on an issue that may or may not be good for the people they represent. It is in these times they need Godly discernment (1 Kings 3:9).
- Courage
Political expediency often trumps a political leader’s conscience. It is only with courage that a leader will trust that God is the protector and defender of all right decisions. (2 Samuel 10:12)
- Perseverance
When political leaders act courageously and make right decisions they must be able to persevere through the pressure, tests and trials that will surely come their way. Even when their careers may be at stake, they must persevere and do the right thing (James 1:12; 2 Timothy 4:7).
- Humility
Political leaders have great power, deal with immense sums of money, and are often treated like royalty. This can quickly go to their heads and lead to arrogance and pride. Pray that God will keep them on their knees and heed His instruction; so that being led by Him they may rightly lead those they represent. (1 Peter 5:5; Isaiah 66:2)
- Teachability
When a political leader is wise and resists the temptation of pride, a teachable spirit will be evident (Proverbs 9:9; Ecclesiastes 4:13). We never know so much that God has nothing new to teach us.
- MORAL INTEGRITY
Political leaders regularly encounter strong temptations that include greed, deceitfulness, sexual immorality, and alcohol and drug abuse. They are often away from their families for many days at a time with little to no accountability. Pray for them to have the strength to resist these temptations that can destroy their lives, families, as well as their effectiveness as leaders (Psalm 25:21; Isaiah 33:15-16).
- Self-Control
Political leaders face daily temptations that can cause them to lose control of their attitudes and actions. They cannot control their circumstances but they can control their response to those circumstances. Prayer to maintain self-control is paramount for their success (Proverbs 25:28; 2 Timothy 1:7). The Message interestingly paraphrases Proverbs 16:32b, “self-control is better than political power.”
The Priority Command of 1 Timothy 2:1-4
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