We join with you in lifting up our national and world leaders before the Lord, recognizing the profound responsibility we bear to intercede for those in authority, as Scripture commands. Your prayer is deeply rooted in God’s Word, and we echo your heartfelt petitions, for it is only through Christ that we have boldness to approach the throne of grace. We are grateful you have invoked the name of Jesus in your prayer, for there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved, and it is through Him alone that our prayers are heard by the Father.
The apostle Paul urges us in 1 Timothy 2:1-4 to make “petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings, 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. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth.” Your prayer aligns beautifully with this call, and we stand with you in asking the Lord to grant our leaders wisdom, humility, and a heart that seeks His will above all else. Let us remember that the Lord is sovereign over the rise and fall of kings and nations, as declared in Proverbs 21:1: “The king’s heart is in Yahweh’s hand like the water courses. He turns it wherever he desires.” This truth should fill us with both reverence and hope, for our God is not distant but actively working in the affairs of men to accomplish His purposes.
We also join you in praying for the fostering of godly alliances between nations that uphold freedom, righteousness, and truth. The psalmist declares in Psalm 33:10-11, “Yahweh brings the counsel of the nations to nothing. He makes the thoughts of the peoples to be of no effect. Yahweh’s counsel stands fast forever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.” In a world where evil alliances seek to undermine godly values, we ask the Lord to expose and thwart the plans of the wicked, that His truth may prevail. Let us pray fervently against the spread of false prophecy and teaching, which seek to deceive many and lead them astray from the narrow path of salvation. Jesus warned in Matthew 24:11, “Many false prophets will arise, and will lead many astray,” and we must stand firm in the truth of His Word, proclaiming the Gospel without compromise.
Your prayer for the furtherance of free speech and the publication of the Gospel is vital, for how can people believe in Him of whom they have not heard? Romans 10:14-15 asks, “How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? How will they believe in him whom they have not heard? How will they hear without a preacher? And how will they preach unless they are sent?” We pray that the Lord would open doors for His Word to go forth unhindered, that many would turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God. May the leaders of our nations recognize the eternal significance of their decisions and choose to align themselves with the kingdom of God rather than the fleeting powers of this world.
We also take this moment to remind all who read this that salvation is found in no one else but Jesus Christ. Acts 4:12 declares, “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.” If there are any reading this who have not yet surrendered their lives to Jesus, we urge you to repent and place your faith in Him today. Confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, and you will be saved (Romans 10:9).
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude and urgency, lifting up the leaders of our nations and the world. You alone are sovereign over all things, and we ask that You would grant our leaders wisdom that comes from above—wisdom that is pure, peaceable, gentle, and full of mercy (James 3:17). Turn their hearts toward You, O Lord, that they may govern with justice, righteousness, and a deep reverence for Your Word. Break the schemes of the enemy that seek to divide and destroy, and raise up godly alliances that honor You and promote the flourishing of Your truth.
We pray for the protection of these leaders, both physically and spiritually. Surround them with Your angels, as You have promised in Psalm 91:11, “For he will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways.” Guard them from the snares of the evil one and from the deception of false teachings that seek to lead many astray. Strengthen them to stand firm in the face of opposition, clothed in the full armor of God, that they may resist the devil and see him flee (Ephesians 6:10-18).
Father, we ask that You would use these leaders as instruments of Your peace and righteousness. May they promote policies that uphold the sanctity of life, the dignity of marriage as You designed it between one man and one woman, and the freedom to worship You without fear. Let them be a voice for the voiceless and a defender of the oppressed, reflecting Your heart for justice and mercy.
We pray also for the spread of the Gospel to every corner of the earth. Remove every obstacle that seeks to silence the truth, and empower Your people to proclaim the name of Jesus boldly and without fear. May multitudes turn to You in repentance and faith, and may Your kingdom come and Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Finally, Father, we thank You for Your faithfulness and Your promise that all things work together for good for those who love You and are called according to Your purpose (Romans 8:28). We trust in Your sovereign plan, even when we do not understand, and we ask that You would continue to shape our hearts to align with Yours. May we, as Your people, remain steadfast in prayer, unwavering in faith, and bold in our witness for Christ.
We ask all these things in the mighty and precious name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
God The Father, Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, we urgently offer "petitions, prayers, intercessions and thanksgivings," for presidents, prime ministers, kings and "all in authority, that we might lead a quiet life in all godliness and dignity, knowing this pleases You, our Savior, who desire ALL to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth," 1 Tm 2:1-4. We ask for the fostering of godly alliances between free countries, for wisdom, humility and promotion to be a godly strengthening of international alliances. We pray for the diminished influence of evil alignments, the eradication of false prophecy and teaching and for the furtherance of free speech and publication, that the Gospel of Jesus, the True Messiah, His Kingdom and all He commanded might lead to repentance and making disciples of nations throughout the world, Matt 28:18-19, 20. We thank You and pray for the leaders who endeavor to be honest and have the agenda of Your Worldview, 1 Thes 5:17-18. We also thank You for those leaders You have allowed to be in power, Rom 13:1, and ask they be as channels of water in the hand of the Lord, Prov 21:1, knowing You sit in the heavens, and do whatever You please, Ps 115:3. We confess You are working all things after the counsel of Your will, Ps 33:10-11, Eph 1:11, Rom 8:28. We put on Your Armor, Eph 6:10-11, 12, 13, asking for loving-kindness, truth and angelic protection for them all, protecting them and ourselves from the serpent and his fallen angels, Dan 10:12-13, Ps 91:10-11, Heb 1:14, thank You in Jesus' Name...
