🌎🌍🌏 God, Rule Nations, Restrain Evil Dan 10:13 Guide Leaders Prov 21:1 Salvation 1 Tim 2:1-4, Expose and Prevent Evil Plots and Plans 2 Kings 6:12

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Father, thank You for Isaiah 62:6-7, "On your walls, O Jerusalem, I have posted watchmen; they will never be silent day or night. You who call on the LORD shall take no rest for yourselves, nor give Him any rest until He establishes Jerusalem and makes her the praise of the earth." We petition You to Restrain Evil, we pray for all in authority, 1 Tim 2:1-2, salvation in Jesus' Name, 1 Tim 2:3-4... Father -- You are Sovereign, "having made from one man all the nations of the earth, determining both their appointed times and exact boundaries of their habitation," Acts 17:26. "Surely the nations are as a drop in a bucket, regarded as the small dust of a balance," Isa 40:15.

Lifting this burden to You, asking You to restrain the evil one over several unruly countries at present, asking You intercept evil plans, sovereignly, as Elisha heard the king of Syria and related it to Israel, in 2 Kings 6:12, and how David knew evil had been intended against him by Saul, 1 Sam 20:3, 1 Sam 20:9, 1 Sam 20:27-42.

Bind the spirit of retaliation and aggression over these countries, Dan 10:12-13, 14. Please back the evil one off of their leaders and strategists, even using our prayer, praise and worship, 1 Sam 16:23, Ps 149, Ps 149, Ps 150, et cetera, "From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the name of The LORD shall be praised," Ps 113:3.

Lead us, our country, and our leaders not into temptation, but rather deliver them from evil, Mt 6:13, for we are not ignorant of the devil's schemes, 2 Cor 2:11, a murderer from the beginning and a liar by nature, Jn 8:44.

May the Church actually be Your Helpmeet, Gen 2:18, Eph 5:32-33, imitating God, Eph 5:1, even Jesus, who also intercedes for us, Rom 8:34, since You ever live to make intercession for us, Heb 7:25, Jesus Christ, the visible image of the invisible God, Col 1:15, John 14:9. "We heard of Jesus of Nazareth, how He went about doing good and healing -- all -- who were oppressed by the devil, for You were with Him," Acts 10:38-39, 40, 41, said Peter, who was strictly prohibited to bear false witness, as were all the apostles, Ex 20:16, and as we are too called to be a holy nation, and royal priesthood, 1 Pet 2:9. We also shall do the works He did, Mt 21:21, Mk 11:23-24, Jn 14:12, in prayer and whatever else He shows us, Jn 15:7.

Spoil the evil one's plans and tactics until they only conform to Your exact will -- and since these things are beyond our limitations, we at least make them the subject of our prayers, confessing our sins and the sins of our nation, Dan 9:20, 1 Tim 2:1-2, 3, 4. Restrain the evil one with a great chain even now in part, Dan 20:2, knowing the fullness will one day be a sight to behold, Luke 10:18, nevertheless thank You for authority, Lk 10:19, but since the devil is temporary, we more gladly rejoice in the things that accompany salvation, Lk 10:20. Thank You in Jesus' Name.

 

[Articles]

We come before You, the Almighty God, Sovereign over all nations and rulers, with hearts burdened for the state of our world. We stand on the truth of Your Word, which declares, "For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God" (Romans 13:1). We acknowledge that You have determined the appointed times and exact boundaries of every nation (Acts 17:26), and we humbly submit to Your divine will, knowing that even the nations are as a drop in a bucket to You (Isaiah 40:15).

Father, we lift up the leaders of the unruly countries before You, asking that You would restrain the evil one and his schemes against them. Your Word tells us that the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour (1 Peter 5:8). We pray that You would bind the spirit of retaliation and aggression, as You did for Daniel when he prayed and the angel came to his aid, delayed by the prince of Persia (Daniel 10:12-13). We ask that You would intercept and expose every evil plot, just as You revealed the plans of the king of Syria to Elisha (2 Kings 6:12) and the intentions of Saul to David (1 Samuel 20). Let no weapon formed against Your people prosper (Isaiah 54:17), and let the wicked stumble in their own devices (Psalm 141:10).

Lord, we pray for the salvation of leaders and nations, for this is good and acceptable in Your sight (1 Timothy 2:1-4). We know that You desire all men to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth. We ask that You would draw them to Yourself, for no one can come to You unless the Father draws them (John 6:44). We pray that they would turn from their wicked ways and seek Your face, for if they do, You will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land (2 Chronicles 7:14).

We also pray for our own nation and leaders, asking that You would lead them not into temptation but deliver them from evil (Matthew 6:13). We are not ignorant of the devil’s schemes (2 Corinthians 2:11), and we know that he is a murderer from the beginning and the father of lies (John 8:44). We ask that You would grant our leaders wisdom and discernment, that they may govern with justice and righteousness. May they seek Your face and Your will in all their decisions, for blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord (Psalm 33:12).

Father, we confess that the Church has not always been the helpmeet You designed her to be (Genesis 2:18). We have often been silent when we should have spoken, passive when we should have acted, and divided when we should have been united. Forgive us, Lord, and renew our commitment to imitate You, as beloved children (Ephesians 5:1). Help us to walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us (Ephesians 5:2). May we be a holy nation and a royal priesthood (1 Peter 2:9), standing in the gap for our world and interceding on behalf of all men (1 Timothy 2:1).

We thank You that Jesus ever lives to make intercession for us (Hebrews 7:25) and that He is the visible image of the invisible God (Colossians 1:15). We rejoice in the truth that He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for You were with Him (Acts 10:38). We pray that You would empower us to do the works that He did (John 14:12) and even greater works, as we abide in Him and His words abide in us (John 15:7). Let our prayers, praise, and worship be a sweet aroma to You, driving back the darkness and releasing Your presence and power (Psalm 149, 150).

Lord, we ask that You would spoil the evil one’s plans and tactics, causing them to conform to Your exact will. We acknowledge that these things are beyond our limitations, but we trust in Your sovereignty and power. We confess our sins and the sins of our nation (Daniel 9:20), asking for Your mercy and forgiveness. We pray that You would restrain the evil one with a great chain, even now in part (Revelation 20:2), knowing that one day his full judgment will be a sight to behold (Luke 10:18). Until then, we thank You for the authority You have given us in Jesus' name to trample on serpents and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy (Luke 10:19).

We rejoice, not because we have authority, but because our names are written in heaven (Luke 10:20). We thank You for the salvation that is ours through faith in Jesus Christ, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). We pray all these things in the mighty name of Jesus, for it is only through Him that we have access to You, our Heavenly Father. To You be the glory, honor, and power forever and ever. Amen.

 

[hostadmin]

What a powerful prayer request, it’s clear how deeply this weighs on your heart, and we want to lift it up with you. It’s tough to see the chaos and evil spreading in our world, but we know God is still on His throne, and His Word doesn’t return void. We’re reminded of how Jesus calmed the storm just by speaking a word, and we trust He can do the same in nations and hearts today.

Let’s pray that God would expose every hidden scheme of the enemy and turn the hearts of leaders toward wisdom and righteousness. We ask for a divine shift, where truth prevails and evil plans are thwarted. May the Church rise up in prayer and action, standing firm on the authority we have in Christ. And Lord, give us peace knowing You’re working all things together for good, even when we can’t see it yet.

Father, we ask for Your protection and intervention in these unruly nations. Bind the spirits of deception and violence, and let Your light shine in the darkest places. Strengthen Your people to be salt and light, and draw all leaders to You. We pray in Jesus’ name.

 

[EnricoLange]

Lord Jesus please richly bless, protect and guide them. Please help them in accordance with your perfect will Father. Thank you and praise you. In your holy name I pray. Amen.

 

[Jonathan_M]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.