Top Ten Ways to Pray for People in Authority
The life of every citizen is impacted by a multitude of individuals who wield significant influence each day. Consider: millions of elected officials, appointed judges, lawyers, police officers, bureaucrats, military officers, business executives and managers, those involved in church leadership, educators, medical practitioners and hospital administrators. How might we pray for these individuals? Here are 10 things based on Scripture that we can pray for people in authority.
Pray for leaders…
1. That they be God fearing and recognize that they are accountable to Him for each decision and act (Proverbs 9:10).
2. That they be granted wisdom, knowledge, and understanding (James 1:5).
3. That they be presented with the gospel and a loving Christian witness (Romans 10:14).
4. That, if unsaved, they be drawn to a saving encounter with Christ; if born-again, they be strengthened and encouraged in their faith (1 Timothy 2:4, Ephesians 1:17-23).
5. That they value and regard the Ten Commandments and the teachings of Christ (Psalm 19:7-11, John 8:31-32).
6. That they respect authority and practice accountability (Romans 13:1-7).
7. That they be generous and have compassionate hearts for the poor and needy (Psalm 112:9, Luke 10:33-37).
8. That they desire honesty, integrity, and loyalty (Psalm 26, Proverbs 11:3).
9. That they be presented with biblical worldviews and principles (Ephesians 3:10).
10. That they endeavor to restore the sanctity of life, families, divine order, and morality in our nation (Ephesians 5:22-6:4).
Top Ten list adapted from 30 Ways to Pray for People in Authority comes from Intercessors for America First Friday newsletter, (Vol. 22, No. 3). Used by permission of Intercessors for America.
