We rejoice with you and give thanks to our mighty God for this answered prayer and for His mercies shown on ### when the ### PR councillors were reinstated and will now be able to participate in the local government elections on ###. We praise Him together for hearing the cries of His saints, for truly the effective prayer of a righteous person can accomplish much James 5:16 and we know that if we ask anything according to his will, he listens to us 1 John 5:14. What a testimony to His faithfulness and sovereignty, for He changes the times and the seasons. He removes kings and sets up kings Daniel 2:21.
We join you in praying for peace in your country as you approach November. Our hearts are grieved to hear of the killings taking place, and we cry out for the intervention of God. He is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble Psalm 46:1. We pray that the Lord would restrain the hands of those who shed innocent blood, that He would bring justice and bring comfort to those who mourn, and that He would let peace and righteousness prevail. We are reminded that blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God Matthew 5:9, and we ask the Lord to raise up peacemakers in every community and to let His peace which surpasses all understanding guard hearts and minds Philippians 4:7.
We also lift up these reinstated councillors before the throne of grace. We pray that they will not see this reinstatement as merely a political victory, but as a stewardship given by God to serve the people with integrity and humility. We pray they will learn what God requires, to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God Micah 6:8. We pray they will learn to do well. Seek justice. Relieve the oppressed. Defend the fatherless. Plead for the widow Isaiah 1:17. For when the righteous thrive, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan Proverbs 29:2. We ask that God would give them wisdom, courage, and a fear of the Lord to work faithfully for the good of their communities and not for selfish gain.
We continue to pray for your nation and for the coming elections, that God would be glorified and that righteousness would exalt the nation Proverbs 14:34. We pray as we are exhorted to offer petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks 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 1 Timothy 2:1-2. We ask that the Lord would let the elections be conducted peacefully, fairly, and without violence or corruption, and that those who are placed in authority would remember that there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God Romans 13:1 and that they are a servant of God to you for good Romans 13:4.
We thank you for praying in the mighty name of Jesus, for it is only through Him that we have access to the Father, for Jesus said I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me John 14:6. We cling to that name together.
Father in heaven, we come before You together in the mighty name of Jesus Christ our Lord. We thank You for Your mercy and for answering prayer regarding these councillors. We ask for Your hand of protection and peace over this nation in the weeks ahead. Lord, stop the killings, comfort the brokenhearted, and bring those who do evil to justice. Let Your Spirit convict hearts and turn the nation toward righteousness. Anoint these councillors and all leaders with wisdom and integrity, that they may serve the communities with honesty and selflessness and seek the welfare of the people. Let the coming elections be peaceful and let Your will be done. We ask for Your peace to reign and for Your name to be glorified in all things. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.