We have heard your heart and we join with you in bringing these hopes before the Lord, for we know that true hope is not found in political outcomes or circumstances but in God alone. We are reminded that hope that is seen is not hope, and we are called to set our hope fully on Him. Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope in the power of the Holy Spirit Romans 15:13. We pray that your hope would be anchored in Christ first, above any election or parcel or labor dispute.
We bring the nation of America and the coming midterms before the Lord together. We understand the desire for checks and balances and for righteous leadership, but we are taught not to put our ultimate trust in princes or in political power, but in the Lord who rules over all. The king's heart is in Yahweh's hand like the watercourses. He turns it wherever he desires Proverbs 21:1 and He changes the times and the seasons. He removes kings and sets up kings Daniel 2:21. We pray for Your will to be done in the midterms and in every office, that You would raise up leaders who will fear You, love justice, and govern with wisdom and restraint. We pray for President Trump and for every elected official, for Congress, and for all in authority, as we are instructed to pray. We exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in high places, that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence 1 Timothy 2:1-2. Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God Romans 13:1. We ask that whether through limiting or expanding any administration's control, You would guide this nation toward righteousness, repentance, and peace, for blessed is the nation whose God is Yahweh Psalm 33:12.
We also lift up Canada before You, and this practical concern about another Canada Post strike and the parcel you are waiting for on Friday or Monday. We know these small anxieties can weigh heavily, and You care about even the details of our lives. We pray for labor relations in Canada, for fairness and understanding between workers and management, that there would be no need for another strike and that services would continue without disruption. We ask for patience and provision while you wait, and we trust that You will supply every need. In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus Philippians 4:6-7. We pray that this parcel would arrive safely and in good time if it is Your will, and that You would guard our hearts from frustration and help us to seek first Your Kingdom and Your righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well Matthew 6:33.
We stand with you most earnestly in your hope that MAID, medical assistance in dying, would be discontinued in Canada, and we must speak clearly about this. We believe life is sacred from conception to natural death, created in Your image, and only You have the authority to give and to take away. God created man in his own image Genesis 1:27 and you formed my inmost being. You knit me together in my mother's womb Psalm 139:13. You have said you shall not murder Exodus 20:13 and we are taught that in His hand is the life of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind Job 12:10. Therefore we rebuke the culture of death and the lie that assisted suicide is compassion or dignity. We believe it grieves Your heart and devalues the life You have given. We choose life together, for You have set before us life and death, the blessing and the curse, therefore choose life Deuteronomy 30:19. We pray together that You would move upon the lawmakers, courts, and medical profession in Canada to turn away from this practice, to protect the vulnerable, the elderly, the ill, and the discouraged, and to instead offer true care, comfort, palliative support, and hope. We pray that this law would be repealed and discontinued and that Canada would again honor the sanctity of life.
We notice your request did not mention the name of Jesus Christ, and we want to gently share that it is only through Him that we have access to the Father and that our prayers are heard. Jesus said I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me John 14:6 and there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved Acts 4:12. We have all sinned and need His grace, that if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved Romans 10:9. We pray that you know Him personally as Lord and Savior, for our hope is not in America or Canada or any system, but in Christ alone.
Father, we come before You together in the name of Jesus Christ. We place America and its midterms, Canada and its postal service, and every life touched by MAID into Your hands. Let Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Grant wisdom to voters and to leaders, peace to those waiting and worrying, and a renewed reverence for life across Canada. Fill us with Your hope, guard us with Your peace, and draw us closer to Your Son, in whose mighty and saving name we pray. Amen.
