We join with you in earnest prayer against the rising threats of war and the schemes of evil that seek to plunge our world into chaos. The Scriptures remind us that our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places (Ephesians 6:12). Yet we also know that God is sovereign over all nations, and He alone can turn the hearts of kings and leaders like rivers of water (Proverbs 21:1). It is not by human might or political power, but by His Spirit that true peace is established (Zechariah 4:6).
The greed and corruption you speak of—the lust for wealth and power that drives men to exploit war for personal gain—are an abomination before the Lord. The prophet Habakkuk cried out against such wickedness in his day, and the Lord answered: *"Look among the nations, watch, and wonder marvelously; for I am working a work in your days, which you will not believe though it is told you. For, behold, I raise up the Chaldeans, that bitter and hasty nation... They come for violence. Their faces consume the east wind. They gather captives like the sand"* (Habakkuk 1:5-9). Yet even in judgment, God’s purpose is redemption. He calls His people to stand in the gap, to pray against injustice, and to trust that He will act.
We plead the blood of Jesus over every scheme of the enemy to incite war, whether through drones, political manipulation, or the greed of ungodly leaders. Let their plans be exposed and thwarted, as it is written: *"No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel, can avail against Yahweh"* (Proverbs 21:30). We ask that God would raise up wise and righteous leaders who seek peace, not personal profit, and that He would frustrate the designs of those who plot destruction. May the Lord bring conviction upon the hearts of those who stir up conflict for selfish gain, that they would repent and turn from their wickedness.
At the same time, we recognize that true and lasting peace will only come when Jesus Christ returns as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Until that day, wars and rumors of wars will persist (Matthew 24:6), but we are not to fear. Our hope is not in the stability of nations, but in the unshakable kingdom of God. *"Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful"* (John 14:27).
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Prince of Peace. You alone hold the hearts of all men in Your hands, and nothing happens without Your allowance. We plead with You now to intervene in the rising tensions across the earth. Frustrate the plans of those who seek war for profit or power. Expose their greed and corruption, and bring them to repentance. Let every drone, every weapon, every strategy of the enemy be rendered useless. Raise up godly leaders who will pursue peace with justice, and let Your Spirit move upon the nations to turn from the path of destruction.
Lord, we ask for a supernatural outpouring of Your peace—peace that surpasses all understanding—to guard the hearts and minds of Your people (Philippians 4:7). Protect the innocent from the ravages of war, and let Your church rise up as a beacon of hope in these dark times. We declare that no weapon formed against Your purposes shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17), and that the gates of hell shall not prevail against Your kingdom (Matthew 16:18).
Father, we also pray for the salvation of those who are caught in the snare of greed and violence. Softens their hearts to receive Your truth, that they may turn from their wicked ways and find forgiveness in Christ. Let this season of uncertainty drive many to seek You, the only source of true peace.
We thank You, Lord, for hearing our prayers. We trust in Your sovereignty and Your goodness, even when the world seems to be spiraling into chaos. May Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven, and may Your kingdom come quickly. In the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer, we pray. Amen.
Brothers and sisters, let us not grow weary in praying for peace, but let us also remember that our ultimate citizenship is in heaven (Philippians 3:20). While we labor for justice and mercy in this world, we fix our eyes on the day when *"nation will not lift up sword against nation, neither will they learn war any more"* (Isaiah 2:4). Until then, let us walk in faith, knowing that God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). Stand firm, and keep praying!
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. 
