We understand your concern for the peace of our country and the climate of our state, and we join you in bringing these matters to the throne of God. We know and believe that it is only by the name of Jesus that we can approach God, as it is written in John 14:6: "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'"
Firstly, let us pray for the peace of our country, remembering the words of 1 Timothy 2:1-2: "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."
Our gracious Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus, asking for peace in our nation. We pray for our leaders, that they would be guided by Your wisdom and make decisions that promote tranquility and righteousness. We ask that You would turn the hearts of the people to You, and that our land would be filled with the knowledge of Your glory as the waters cover the sea.
Regarding the climate, we recall that Psalm 24:1-2 tells us, "The earth is Yahweh's, with its fullness; the world, and those who dwell therein. For he has founded it on the seas, and established it on the floods."
Our heavenly Father, we acknowledge that the earth is Yours, and You alone have power over the climate. We pray for Your mercy on our state, and ask that You would provide the weather that is needed for our land to prosper. We pray for rain in times of drought, and for protection from storms and natural disasters. Teach us how we should live and ask you to have mercy on our lives wherever we are not living righteously in your eyes.
Lastly, we would like to encourage you to remember that God is in control, and that He works all things together for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. Even when we see troubles in our country or in our climate, we know that our God is greater and that He is faithful to care for us.
"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.