Day 12

Pray for those in Authority

1. City leaders. Mayor, city council, and others.

2. State leaders. Governor, senators, and congress.

3. National leaders. President and cabinet.

4. Other elected officials, judges, lawyers, police officers, first responders, military, business executives and managers, educators, medical practitioners, and hospital administrators.

5. Church leaders. Pastors, elders, deacons, home group leaders, ministry leaders.

Pray for wisdom and discernment for our leaders as they make decisions that impact our community, church, state, and country.

“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.” 1 Timothy 2:1-2

1. That they be God fearing and recognize that they are accountable to God for each decision and act.

2. That they be granted wisdom, knowledge, and understanding.

3. That, if unsaved, they be drawn to a saving encounter with Christ. If born again, that they be strengthened and encouraged in their faith.

4. That they recognize their own inadequacy and pray and seek the will of God.

5. That they heed their conscience, confess their sins, and repent.

6. That they respect authority and practice accountability.

7. That they be given godly counsel.

8. That they be honest and faithful.

9. That they have the courage to resist manipulation, pressure, and the fear of man.

10. That they endeavor to restore the sanctity of life families, divine order, and morality in our nation.

11. That they would work to reverse the trends of humanism in our nation.

12. That they have thankful and teachable spirits.

13. That they be generous and have compassionate hearts for the poor and needy.

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