“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit” (Romans 15:13). Today, many prayers will be offered for family, church, government, education, military, and other sectors within our nation and states. May our prayer offerings be pleasing in God’s sight, and may many be renewed and abound in hope!
Jesus was raised to life and is now “at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us” (Romans 8:34). Pray for your heart to align with Jesus as you intercede for revival and awakening in our nation.
Pray that Government will exercise justice and mercy. Government was instituted by God to give fallen people law, order, and stability in a world being destroyed by the chaos of sin. Pray for government officials to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with God. (Micah 6:8)
“You shall not exploit a hired worker who is poor and needy, whether he is one of your countrymen or one of your strangers who are in your land in your towns” (Deuteronomy 24:14). God cares about foreigners/immigrants and calls us to care for them as equals. As followers of Christ, pray that our heart aligns with the Father’s on this issue.
Jesus’ death and resurrection may seem like foolishness to the world, but it is the power of God to those who believe. Pray for an awakening across this nation within our halls of government that opens the governing leader’s heart to the joy of salvation (1 Corinthians 1:18).
Bless the Lord who, “forgives all your iniquity; he heals all your diseases. He redeems your life from the Pit; he crowns you with faithful love and compassion. He satisfies you with good things; your youth is renewed like the eagle” (Psalm 103:3-5).
“Seek the welfare of the city” (Jeremiah 29:7). Pray for pastors across this nation to be faith-filled ambassadors for Christ in the city that they live. They are God’s chosen representatives to meet the people’s deepest need and proclaim the gospel of the Kingdom of God. May they be rooted in the Scriptures and filled with the Spirit.
“Revival is a renewed conviction of sin and repentance, followed by an intense desire to live in obedience to God. It is giving up one’s will to God in deep humility.” ~Charles Finney
“Beautiful Savior, King of creation, Son of God and Son of Man! Truly I’d love Thee, truly I’d serve thee, Light of my soul, my Joy, my Crown.”
(The original German text (“Schönster Herr Jesu”) appeared anonymously in a manuscript dated 1662 in Munster, Germany and translated by Joseph A. Seiss).
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away, and see, the new has come!” (2 Corinthians 5:17) Pray that each born again believer will give thanks for the indwelling Spirit who creates divine life!
“Say, therefore, to the sons of Israel, ‘I am the LORD, and I will bring you out from under the burdens of [your enemies] and I will deliver you. I will also redeem you with an outstretched arm and with great judgements'” (Exodus 6:6-7). Give thanks to the God of heaven, for his steadfast love continues forever. Pray that Israel will turn to God and be delivered!
Pray for a stirring by the Holy Spirit among the body of Christ to actively participate in discipling one another in Scripture.
Pray for the persecuted Church to manifest the life of Jesus. Pray for them in their afflictions, despair, and persecutions to show that the surpassing power to endure belongs to God their Savior.
“Without guidance, a people will fall, but there is victory with many counselors” (Proverbs 11:14). Father, we ask that our children are surrounded by godly advisors and will accept wise counsel.
Gracious God, help us to appreciate the wonder and beauty of your creation. Help us proclaim on behalf of every one of our fellow human beings, “I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” May the knowledge that we are intimately known by you shape our lives and actions. Amen.