When praying for those in authority

“Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the LORD for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.” (Jer. 29:7 NIV)

Pray for those in authority that they will become saved 

“First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.” (1 Tim. 2:1-4 ESV)

Pray that God will lead those in authority into truth

“The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the LORD; he turns it wherever he will.” (Prov. 21:1 NIV)

“He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding;” (Dan. 2:21 ESV)

“He makes nations great, and destroys them; he enlarges nations, and disperses them.” (Job 12:23-25 NIV)

Pray for God’s will to be done 

“Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.” (Matt. 6:9-13 ESV)

Therefore…

“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” (1 Chron. 7.14 NIV)

A prayer to pray for our government leaders

 Dear Heavenly Father,

 I lift up all those that are in leadership position in our government, both locally and nationally. 

 May they be drawn by your Holy Spirit and come to the saving knowledge of your Son, Jesus Christ.

 May they be endowed with wisdom, strength and justice to administer their duties in a manner that is right and pleasing in Your sight. 

 Give them the wisdom to rightly and justly administer the law and to carry out their judgements and decisions in the fear of the Lord. 

 Keep them from adopting laws, which are contrary to Your truth.

 Guard their consciences from being seared by evil. 

 Give each one wisdom, insight and integrity in the decisions they have to reach. 

May we live peaceably in this land as we wait for the any day return of Your Son, Jesus Christ. 

In Jesus' name,

Amen