We join together in fervent prayer for our national and world leaders, as the Scriptures exhort us in 1 Timothy 2:1-2, "I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks, be made for all people: for kings, and all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence."
Firstly, we thank God for the leaders and authorities He has placed over our lives, as Romans 13:1-2 reminds us, "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. Therefore he who resists the authority, withstands the ordinance of God; and they that withstand will receive to themselves judgment."
We pray for intelligence, character, and protection for our President, Vice President, and all cabinet members. We ask that God would grant them godly wisdom and guidance, as it is written in James 1:5, "But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him."
We ask that God would set a guard over their mouths, as Psalm 141:3 says, "Set a watch, Yahweh, before my mouth. Keep the door of my lips," and grant them the tongue of the wise, as Proverbs 15:2 tells us, "The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes out folly."
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. May our leaders "do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with" God, as Micah 6:8 instructs.
We ask You, Lord, to give Your angels charge over our leaders, as Psalm 91:10-12 assures us, "No evil shall happen to you, neither shall any plague come near your dwelling. For he will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways. They will bear you up in their hands, so that you won't dash your foot against a stone."
We pray this in the name of Jesus Christ, for it is only in His name that we have access to God. As Acts 4:12 declares, "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, through which we must be saved."
Let us remember to continually intercede for our leaders, that they may lead with godliness and reverence, promoting peace and righteousness in our nations.