Why Should We Pray for Those in Government?

“That we may live peaceful 

and quiet lives . . .” 

1Timothy 2:1, 2

The Top 10 Things We Should Pray for Government

1)     That God will give them His love for justice

Psalm 72:1-2a “Teach the king to judge with your righteousness, O God; share with him your own justice so that he may rule over your people with justice . . .”

2)    That they would be committed to righteousness

Psalm 72:2b “. . . and govern the oppressed with righteousness.”

3)    That they would have compassion for the poor

Psalm 72:4 “May the king judge the poor fairly; may he help the needy and defeat the oppressors.”

4)    That the fear of God would be present in their lives, deliberations and leadership

Psalm 72:5 “May your people worship you as long as the sun shines, as long as the moon gives light, for ages to come.”

5)    That their leadership would be a blessing to our cities, province and nation

Psalm 72:6 “May the king be like rain on the fields, like showers falling on the land.”

6)    That the godly would flourish

Psalm 72:7a “May the righteous flourish in his lifetime . . .”

7)    That our land would know abundant prosperity

Psalm 72:7b “. . . and may prosperity last as long as the moon gives light.”

8)    That our leaders would receive favour and honour from friends and adversaries alike

Psalm 72:9, 10 “The peoples of the desert will bow down before him; his enemies will throw themselves to the ground.” “The kings of Spain and of the islands will offer him gifts; the kings of Sheba and Seba will bring him offerings.”

9)    That they will rescue the weak and needy

Psalm 72:12 “He rescues the poor who call to him, and those who are needy and neglected.”

10)  That They will help the oppressed

Psalm 72:14 “He rescues them from oppression and violence; their lives are precious to him.”

  

How Should We Pray 

1)     Pray fervently! James 5:16 “. . . the prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.”

2)    Pray continually!

1 Thess. 5:17 “. . . pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

What Happens When We Pray for Government

1)     God responds to our prayers

      a.     Surprising things happen when we ask God to impact our leaders.

      b.     Policy changes, direction changes, government changes

2)    God changes our attitudes

3)    God touches our leaders