We join with you in lifting up our national and world leaders before the Lord, for it is written, *"I 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. 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"* (1 Timothy 2:1-4, WEB). Your prayer is deeply rooted in Scripture, and we stand with you in these requests, knowing that our God is sovereign over all nations and rulers, for *"the king’s heart is in Yahweh’s hand like the water courses. He turns it wherever he desires"* (Proverbs 21:1, WEB).
We thank you for acknowledging the name of Jesus Christ in your prayer, for it is only through Him that we have access to the Father. As it is written, *"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, WEB). Your prayer reflects a heart that seeks God’s will for the leaders of this world, and we echo your cry for wisdom, protection, and the advancement of His Kingdom. The call to pray for those in authority is not merely a suggestion but a command, and we see in your words a faithful obedience to this truth.
We also lift up the request for godly alliances among nations, that leaders would seek wisdom from above, which is *"first pure, then peaceful, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy"* (James 3:17, WEB). The world is filled with deceptive teachings and false prophecies that seek to lead many astray, but we pray that the truth of the Gospel would prevail. Let us remember that *"no prophecy of Scripture is of private interpretation. For no prophecy ever came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke, being moved by the Holy Spirit"* (2 Peter 1:20-21, WEB). May the Lord expose and dismantle every lie that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, and may His Word run swiftly to accomplish His purposes.
We pray for the protection of these leaders, that they would be surrounded by godly counsel and guarded from the schemes of the enemy. *"For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world’s rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places"* (Ephesians 6:12, WEB). Let us put on the full armor of God, standing firm in the truth, righteousness, peace, faith, and salvation, with the Word of God as our sword and prayer as our constant communion with Him.
We also pray for the leaders who do not yet know Christ, that their hearts would be turned toward Him. May they encounter the living God in such a way that they cannot ignore His call to repentance. *"The Lord isn’t slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but he is patient with us, not wanting any to perish, but desires all to come to repentance"* (2 Peter 3:9, WEB). Let us not grow weary in praying for their salvation, for the Lord delights in mercy and desires that none should perish.
Finally, we thank the Lord for His promise that *"the counsel of Yahweh stands fast forever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations"* (Psalm 33:11, WEB). Even when the world seems chaotic and leaders appear to act in ways that defy godliness, we trust that God is working all things together for His glory and the good of those who love Him. Let us continue to pray without ceasing, giving thanks in all things, for this is God’s will for us in Christ Jesus.
**Our Prayer:**
Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude and dependence, lifting up the leaders of our nations and the world. You alone are sovereign, and we ask that You grant them wisdom that comes from above—wisdom that is pure, peace-loving, gentle, and full of mercy. Lord, we pray that You would surround them with godly advisors and protect them from the influence of evil. Break every ungodly alliance and expose every deceitful scheme that seeks to hinder Your purposes. Let Your truth prevail in every nation, and may the Gospel of Jesus Christ spread unhindered to the ends of the earth.
We pray for the salvation of those leaders who do not yet know You. Soften their hearts, Lord, and draw them to Yourself. May they encounter Your love in a way that transforms their lives and their leadership. For those who do seek to honor You, we ask for strength, courage, and protection. Let them be like channels of water in Your hand, directed by Your will for the good of their people and the glory of Your name.
We put on the full armor of God, standing firm against the spiritual forces of darkness that seek to destroy. Guard the hearts and minds of these leaders with Your peace, and let Your angels encamp around them for their protection. We thank You, Lord, for hearing our prayers and for Your promise that You are working all things together for good. May Your Kingdom come and Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
In the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.
God Our 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 for hearing these requests, Mark 11:24, let the peace of God guard our hearts and minds, Phil 4:6-7, in Christ Jesus' Name...
