Jesus, You said, "It is written, 'My House Shall Be Called A House of Prayer for All Nations,'" Isaiah 56:7, Mark 11:17. Thank You for the testimony of two witnesses, Yourself, "The Faithful and True Witness," and Isaiah, whose Prophecy of Scripture You quoted. We take this as meaning prayer in general and intercession for nations in particular is to have a far more eminent place than at present -- in order to live up to its name -- and to fulfill both Isaiah's and Your prophecy, we petition You to help Your House, us individually and especially when we assemble together, aspire to pray (in general) and for the nations (ἔθνεσιν, ethnesin, a race, tribe; specially, people groups of the world) in particular -- our own nations, our neighboring nations and "the uttermost parts of the earth," Acts 1:8. Psalm 2 declares, "Ask of Me and I Will Give The Nations as Thine Inheritance and The Uttermost Parts of The Earth as thy Possession," Ps 2:8, Acts 1:8. We ask for Your Priorities, our own needs, the needs of our families, friends, churches, pastors and all in authority, 1 Tim 2:1-2, AND we ask for all The Nations in The World to be brought into the Kingdom to fulfill Isaiah 56:7, Mk Rev 7:9-10, "After these things I looked, and behold, a great multitude, which no man could number, out of every nation and of all tribes, peoples, and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, dressed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands. They cried with a loud voice, saying, "Salvation be to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!"
National AND World Leaders NEED Our Prayers, 1 Tim 2:1-2, The New Testament Urges Prayer for ALL in Authority... "I exhort first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgivings, be made for all people: for kings and all in authority; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence." Firstly, we thank God for the World's leaders and authorities He has placed over our lives, Rom 13:1-2, as this is an International Prayer Site. We pray for the protection of the President, Vice President, and all cabinet members, as well as godly wisdom and guidance for them. We ask that God would set a guard over their mouths, as Psalm 141:3 says, and grant them the tongue of the wise, as Proverbs 15:2 tells us. We pray that they would be surrounded by godly counsel and that their leadership would promote unity and righteousness and not have any bitterness or rivalry. We pray this in the name of Jesus Christ.
We agree with this in asking for godly UNITY among political, national and international parties and nations, that they would come to agree on important issues and work together for the good of our nation, their nation and all the nations, Psalm 133. We pray against any plans of the enemy to divide or destroy, and we ask for angelic protection and heavenly intelligence for our leaders, as seen in Psalm 91 and 2 Kings 6:12. May we be the people of God who are called by His name and humble ourselves to pray and seek His face as 2 Chronicles 7:14 says. We pray for wisdom in the worldly leaders and protection of our leaders and civilians worldwide, for the eradication of evil in elections, Isaiah 33:15, and for the silencing of false prophets and news, Titus 1:11.
We also pray for God's power & protection over our LOCAL AREA, "But seek the welfare of the city where I have removed you, and pray to the LORD on its behalf, for in its welfare, peace and prosperity you will find yours as well," Jer 29:7. May The Holy Spirit convict and convert our neighbors, the local students, teachers, workers that come and go, even the parents, pastors, entertainment industry, athletes, law enforcement, state and local leaders, all people and all in authority, 1 Tim 2:1-2, of righteousness, sin and judgement to come, John 16:8. Father, draw them to Your Son, John 6:44. Graciously grant them saving faith in Jesus as a gift, Eph 2:8-9, by hearing the Word, Rom 10:17, repentance unto life, 2 Cor 7:10-11, and reconciliation back to Your intention, a love relationship, respect for God and others, Your plans for a hope and a future, Jer 29:11. Grant a wall of fire around our areas, protecting them from harm & evil influences, Zechariah 2:5, Ps 91:10-11, John 17:15.
Thank you in Jesus' Name.
