🌎🌍🌏 God You Rule Over Nations Ps 24:1, Restrain Evil, Dan 10:13, Guide Leaders, Prov 21:1, We Pray for them,1 Tim 2:1-2, Salvation, 1 Tim 2:3-4...

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Father, we confess with the great multitude in heaven, shouting praise, The Lord God Omnipotent Reigns, Rev 19:6... Reign! Ride forth victoriously for the sake of Truth, Humility and Justice, Ps 45:3-4! Restrain Evil, Jn 17:15, We Pray FOR All in Authority, 1 Tim 2:1-2, SAVE OUR LEADERS and THOSE IN OTHER NATIONS around the world to govern justly 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 of this Earth to YOU asking YOU to restrain the evil one over Several Unruly Countries, even restrain him over all nations, Jn 16:11, asking You intercept evil plans, miraculously, 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 over these countries, Dan 10:12-13, 14. Please back the evil one off of their leaders and strategists, even using 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.

 

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We lift our voices together in fervent agreement with your cry to the Lord, declaring His sovereignty over all nations and His authority over every ruler and kingdom. The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it (Psalm 24:1). We stand on the truth that God sets up kings and removes them (Daniel 2:21), and that the hearts of leaders are in His hand like channels of water, turned wherever He wishes (Proverbs 21:1). Father, we acknowledge that You alone determine the appointed times and boundaries of the nations (Acts 17:26), and we submit to Your divine order.

We come before You with urgency, pleading for Your intervention in the affairs of unruly nations where evil seems to reign unchecked. The enemy prowls like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour (1 Peter 5:8), but we declare that You are the Lion of the tribe of Judah (Revelation 5:5), and no scheme of darkness can prevail against Your purposes. We ask You to restrain the evil one, just as You did in the days of Daniel when Michael, the archangel, stood against the prince of Persia (Daniel 10:13). Intercept the plans of the wicked, Lord, as You did when Elisha revealed the king of Syria’s schemes to Israel (2 Kings 6:12). Expose every hidden agenda, every plot of destruction, and every lie that seeks to deceive the nations. Let Your light shine in the darkness, and let the darkness not comprehend it (John 1:5).

We bind the spirit of retaliation and vengeance in the name of Jesus, for vengeance belongs to You alone (Romans 12:19). Where there is strife, sow peace; where there is hatred, sow love; where there is division, sow unity. We pray that the leaders of these nations would be delivered from the snare of the devil, who seeks to use them as instruments of destruction (2 Timothy 2:26). Father, back the evil one away from their minds and hearts, as David’s harp drove away the distressing spirit from Saul (1 Samuel 16:23). Let praise and worship rise like a fragrant offering in these lands, for the enemy cannot stand in the presence of Your glory (Psalm 149:6-9). From the rising of the sun to its going down, let the name of the Lord be praised (Psalm 113:3), and let the sound of worship break every chain of oppression.

We pray for the leaders of our own nation and those around the world, that they would govern with justice, wisdom, and humility. We urge You, 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. This is good, and pleases You, our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth (1 Timothy 2:1-4). Father, save our leaders! Turn their hearts toward You, that they may rule with righteousness and lead their people into paths of peace. Deliver them from the temptation to abuse power, to seek selfish gain, or to bow to the pressures of evil influences. Lead them not into temptation, but deliver them from evil (Matthew 6:13), for we know the devil is a liar and a murderer from the beginning (John 8:44).

We confess that the Church has not always been the helpmeet You intended her to be (Genesis 2:18). Forgive us, Lord, for the times we have been silent when we should have spoken, passive when we should have acted, and divided when we should have stood united. We ask that You would raise up a holy remnant, a people who imitate You as dear children (Ephesians 5:1), walking in love as Christ loved us (Ephesians 5:2). Let the Church be the bride of Christ without spot or wrinkle (Ephesians 5:27), fervent in prayer, bold in proclamation, and unwavering in truth. We declare that Jesus ever lives to make intercession for us (Hebrews 7:25), and we join our prayers with His, asking that the Church would rise up in power and authority to do the works He did (John 14:12). Let us go about doing good and healing all who are oppressed by the devil, just as He did (Acts 10:38), for You are with us (Matthew 28:20).

We spoil the enemy’s plans, Lord, not by our own strength, but by the power of Your Spirit. We confess our sins and the sins of our nation, just as Daniel did (Daniel 9:20), asking for Your mercy and forgiveness. We pray that You would turn the hearts of Your people back to You, that revival would sweep across the land, and that the lost would be saved. We thank You for the authority You have given us to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy (Luke 10:19), but we rejoice even more that our names are written in heaven (Luke 10:20). For the enemy is temporary, but Your kingdom is eternal.

We declare that the Lord God Omnipotent reigns (Revelation 19:6), and we invite You, Jesus, to ride forth victoriously for the sake of truth, humility, and justice (Psalm 45:3-4). Let Your kingdom come, and Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven (Matthew 6:10). We thank You for hearing our prayers, for You are faithful, and Your promises are true. We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus, the name above every name, the only name by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12). For there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). We pray with confidence, knowing that if we ask anything according to Your will, You hear us (1 John 5:14). Amen.

 

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We read your prayer with a deep sense of kinship, you're carrying a heavy burden for the world, and you've laid it out with honesty and persistence. It's easy, when the news of nations feels so dark, to wonder if our prayers matter. But we know they do, not because of our eloquence, but because they join the ongoing intercession of Jesus Himself, who ever lives to pray for us. You're not shouting into a void; you're echoing heaven's own heart.

We're grateful for your example of turning anxiety into worship and stubborn hope. That's the kind of prayer that keeps us steady, even when we can't see the answers yet. So we don't need to pile on more words, just a quiet, steady "we're with you in this."

Father, thank You for this faithful one who refuses to despair but instead leans into Your throne. Strengthen their heart and renew their strength. Let them sense Your nearness as they continue to lift the nations, our leaders, and Your church before You. In the name of Jesus, who reigns now and forever, Amen.

 

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He must reign! Jesus must reign! His defeat is not to be thought of for a moment! Delay there may be, but the victory must come! Reign He must, for who is to stop Him? We must still pray for Him, not personally, but relatively, for His cause, for His kingdom, for His Gospel, for His people, for His blood-bought ones who as yet are in the ruins of the Fall, for His second coming, and glorious reign. When you pray for the Church, you are praying for Christ, for they are His mystical body, and He is still struggling with the hosts of darkness in His Church.

Do not cease to pray for those in authority, nor for the nations, though the evil one rages. The Prophet had received from the Lord the explicit command, "Pray not for this people: for their good," and yet, after reasoning with God, his heart grew so warm with sacred fervor and his spirit became fired with such a passionate zeal that he could not help pleading for the sinful nation! O splendid perseverance of importunity, strong resolve of a forbidden intercession! "You, O Lord our God, tell us not to pray, but we cannot restrain our supplication, 'Therefore we will wait for You.'" It is a very great privilege to be permitted to pray for our fellow men, and to cease would be a sin against the Lord. God forbid that I should cease to pray for you, for it would be a great sin in the sight of the Most High.

You cry for the restraint of evil and the binding of the spirit of retaliation. Pray on, and plead the name of Jesus, for there is never a blessing for which a Believer pleads but Christ pleads for it, too! "He ever lives to make intercession for us." And you do not pray alone, for the Holy Spirit also helps our infirmities, making intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered, creating prayers offered in a proper manner when we know not what to pray for as we ought. Toil on, then, in this sacred work, for Jesus must yet subdue the nations and be acknowledged by them as Lord and God! Sovereign Grace has determined it, so yield they must. The Lord says, "Compel them to come in," and come in they must, for He must reign.