It may be even more important to pray for leaders when they are not so goodand when their actions can impact your life and the mission of the Church to preach the gospel to the world.Many living under oppressive regimes can relate, though I am not advocating the sarcasm. Therefore, I know that at the right time, they will reap the harvest/rewards if they do not give up. Loving Father, at a time when there is increasing unrest and growing fear of what is coming on the earth, we bring before You the leaders of the various nations of the world, and pray that in Your grace and mercy You would intervene and help those that are suffering so greatly in so many nations. Psalms like these are called imprecatory Psalms. They are Psalms which ask God to curse, destroy, or remove an enemy of the writer. He is also the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that he might come to have first place in everything. Lord, let us be the ones to define it with justice. We must not be like those Jude warned about: Likewise also these dreamers defile the flesh, reject authority, and speak evil of dignitaries (Jude 1:8). And it was told to the king of Jericho, Behold, men of Israel have come here tonight to search out the land. Then the king of Jericho sent to Rahab, saying, Bring out the men who have come to you, who entered your house, for they have come to search out all the land. But the woman had taken the two men and hidden them. Amen. When our leaders have different opinions and agendas, help them find common ground and find ways to compromise. He then compares their effect on the victims of their deceit to the venom of a snake (v. 4). Remember, beloved, we should look at these sinful men and conclude, There but for the grace of God go I. Dont ever forget the grace of God in your own life. The king assigned them a daily portion of the food that the king ate, and of the wine that he drank. May the words that come from their mouths be words that edify the nation. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Whoever whitewashes the wicked gets a black mark in the history books,But whoever exposes the wicked will be thanked and rewarded. in the deepest part of me. Reflect Gods heart for the oppressed. Put good teaching on their lips so that they may encourage the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, to be sensible, pure, workers at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored. I dont mean just the good leaders, but all leaders. The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea, and when they arrived they went into the Jewish synagogue. A persecuted Bible translator, a respected preacher, and a revered president all anticipated government to be for the good of the people. 1 Prayer for my country leaders. He wants them to evaporate, to become blunt and harmless, and to dissolve away and be completely removed as if they had never existed. Prosperity Prayer Dear God, a nation that honors you is blessed. Lincolns law partner, William H. Herndon, had visited Boston and heard the sermon. Our Lords righteous army will join him in this final exercise of justice against the wicked: The armies that were in heaven followed him on white horses, wearing pure white linen. We also gain the courage to stand against injustice. We pray that you would deliver those in cycles of poverty. and more about the power of love. The gospel of Christ compels its adherents to be aggressive advocates of the oppressed and careful critics of corruption. Burnout While none of us are Jesus, and while our engagement of bad people must intend to overcome evil with good, our Lord did seem to affirm the practice of the psalmist in sometimes crying out for God to bring an end to malicious leaders. Proud member It is my prayer that through our agreement, many corrupt leaders will be saved by the saving grace of the Lord Jesus Christ. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. A. Those who persecuted them and others. There is no one who does what is good, not even one. The afflicted will eat and be satisfied; Those who seek Him will praise the Lord. Teach me to listen, my caring God, All these personal choices about what we consider right and wrong have added up to the evil society we have today. In Jesus' name, Nothing that happens in this country escapes you or catches you by surprise. God has authority over everything, even our leaders in the government. A sharp sword came from his mouth, so that he might strike the nations with it. We pray for those who are disabled, that they will get the help they need to live with dignity. What Can We Learn From Daniels Passionate Prayer? You have said that if we seek your face and turn from our evil ways, you will hear from heaven and heal our land. (4-minute video) Pray for corrupt leaders the right wayCLICK TO LISTEN. All Amen. B.Pray for God to remove corrupt leaders (58:7-9). December 2016 D In praying this way the outcome is left to God. So anyone who rebels against authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and they will be punished. God actually is appalled when his followers dont see themselves as warriors of righteousness and fail to join him in his campaign for justice (see Isa 63:1-6). Pray for God to Remove Corrupt Leaders (58:7-9). 5 Prayer For Honor and Respect for Leaders. Hes been clear about this all along. How should we respond to the seemingly brutal and morbid images in the Bible of Gods judgment? Get the latest blog posts from Life, Hope & Truth straight to yourinbox. The earth is given into the hand of the wicked; he covers the faces of its judges if it is not he, who then is it? Open up financial doors so that we can thrive in our economy. He is still completely in charge. Lord, help our President and other leaders to make decisions that will benefit all of us. In Jesus name, Amen. Jesus answered him, Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God., And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this man misleading our nation and forbidding us to give tribute to Caesar, and saying that he himself is Christ, a king., But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, It is only by Beelzebul, the prince of demons, that this man casts out demons.. Guidance Prayer Lord, there are so many decisions that our leaders have to make daily. Give our leaders and us humility and respect for one another. The psalmist ups the ante in the next three verses by going beyond asking God to go ahead and take them out! Let our leaders be people who honor your holy name for it is only from you that they will get true wisdom. They were to be educated for three years, and at the end of that time they were to stand before the king. We come to you today asking you to give us wise leaders that will lead this nation in the right direction. Remove bitterness and resentment from our hearts and help us to live as brothers and sisters. "Accept the person I am. He has allowed humanity to keep eating from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. We pray for our Supreme Court justices and for each judge in this land to bring justice to those who come before them. God allowed cruel King Nebuchadnezzar to gain great power, but at one point He corrected him by allowing him to live like an animal for seven years, until you know that the Most High rules in the kingdom of men, and gives it to whomever He chooses (Daniel 4:32). We should pray for all people! Vipers venom is under their lips. May we not be labeling what is good as evil, or what is evil as good. July 2022 Pray for your benefit and joy. of Jesus did say His Kingdom is not of this world (John 18:36). Does the Bible Condemn Using Tarot Cards? in noise and in silence. I will break the gate-bar of Damascus, and cut off the inhabitants from the Valley of Aven, and him who holds the scepter from Beth-eden; and the people of Syria shall go into exile to Kir, says the Lord. Pray for God to raise up political leaders on every continent who will stand against corruption. Give our leaders wisdom for laws that protect our environment and our natural resources. At first blush you think how can a God who is love do the kinds of things the writers are asking Him to do? He wants them to evaporate, to become blunt and harmless, and to dissolve away and be completely removed as if they had never existed. Salem Media Group. Its heads give judgment for a bribe; its priests teach for a price; its prophets practice divination for money; yet they lean on the Lord and say, Is not the Lord in the midst of us? Prayer for Our Environment Lord, our Creator, we thank you for blessing us with the breathtaking beauty of your creation and providing for us from the land. But my kingdom is not from the world.. Leadership is not about telling people what to do. The response of corrupt leaders and their followers to the justice of God will be different. May his children wander as beggars and be driven from their ruined homes. Because, God highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bowin heaven and on earth and under the earthand every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Expose and remove wrong people around these leaders that are up to no good. Isaiah prophesied, Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end (Isaiah 9:7). December 2015 Let every leader not seek to pursue their own interests, but to look at the interests of others. He rose early in the morning and built an altar at the foot of the mountain, and twelve pillars, according to the twelve tribes of Israel. But, even though God allows evil, corrupt and incompetent leaders now, He wont allow them to rule much longer. 00:00 / 03:17. Lord, let us be the people to share it with those who thirst. Honor and Respect for Leaders Prayer Almighty God, help us to obey your command to submit ourselves to our leaders and our government for your sake. This gruesome celebration at first seems morbid, and we are almost tempted to shy away from embracing it, yet it makes complete sense in light of the larger biblical picture of Gods righteousness. All have turned away; all alike have become worthless. November 2018 What none of them wanted was for government leadersor leaders of any kindto turn the tables and use their authority and the people under their leadership for their own selfish agendas and gain. May the LORD always remember these sins, and may his name disappear from human memory. to those far from me-- At the same time he will exercise final and complete judgment against all evil authorities seen and unseen. K Jahath was the chief, and Zizah the second; but Jeush and Beriah did not have many sons, therefore they became counted as a single father's house. This realization compels believers in Christ to long for Jesuss return and his final vindication. Love for One Another Prayer Lord, we are living in times where people do not have love for one another. Who Is God May all their demonic-inspired counsel be exposed and destroyed, in Jesus name. Listen to me.". In Jesus name, I believe and pray, Amen. Lord, this nation needs leaders with discerning hearts and wise minds. I admit I dont know which country you live in, or all the strengths and weaknesses of all the leaders around the world. no matter what words I hear, Who Is Jesus Copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Davids rebuke toward the ungodly was public. After much prayer and research, Ive concluded that Christians can, and in fact, should pray for the removal of wicked leaders from positions of authority. Unless otherwise indicated, all content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. affirmed by the servant leadership we witness in your son Jesus. He promised to return to save humanity from self-destruction (Matthew 24:22). my family, my friends, my co-workers. God tells us that He is ultimately in charge, even though He has allowed the mix of good and evil we have now. Happy is the one who takes your babies and smashes them against the rocks! You are the one who set us in this nation at this particular time for the glory of your name. Then these men said, We shall not find any ground for complaint against this Daniel unless we find it in connection with the law of his God. King Nebuchadnezzar made an image of gold, whose height was sixty cubits and its breadth six cubits. T Wise Leaders Prayer Father God, good leaders, come from you. These were the mighty men who were of old, the men of renown. In leading let us never fail to follow. Prophets Of The Bible Pray that the Church all over the world will model justice and transparency. Prayer For World Leaders. We should pray that God will make them powerless, remove them from office, and prevent them from gaining access to power. Put an end to his evil-making against your image bearers and Jesus' church, in Ukraine and Russia. August 2017 the whisper of the hopeless. It needs to be firm, fair, and honest, and at the same time gracious, seasoned with salt (Col 4:6). So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, and King David made a covenant with them at Hebron before the Lord, and they anointed David king over Israel. May 2021 O Babylon, you will be destroyed. You can see this sentiment in a scene from the musical Fiddler on the Roof. The progression of your hearts . Calmness Prayer Lord, you rule in the kingdoms of mortals. You are the light of the world. March 2016 But Peter and the apostles answered, We must obey God rather than men. I pray that You help our leaders to identify the needs of Your people through divine wisdom and understanding. All rights reserved. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven (Matt 6:9-10). 4-5). And the chief of the eunuchs gave them names: Daniel he called Belteshazzar, Hananiah he called Shadrach, Mishael he called Meshach, and Azariah he called Abednego. And the leaders of other nations as well. They obeyed and set them free. The psalmist isnt asking God to beat up someone whos bullying him on a Near Eastern playground but instead to break the deadly grip these wild carnivores have on their trapped prey. August 2018 But the Lord has become my stronghold, and my God the rock of my refuge. . . For the authorities do not strike fear in people who are doing right, but in those who are doing wrong. We pray for a great spiritual revival to sweep this land, beginning with us, and impacting our nations leaders. For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile everything to himself, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. Father, by the blood of Your precious Son, these people have been purchased. You shall not plant any tree as an Asherah beside the altar of the Lord your God that you shall make. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. The words of Amos, who was among the shepherds of Tekoa, which he saw concerning Israel in the days of Uzziah king of Judah and in the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash, king of Israel, two years before the earthquake. Advent When we pray for government leaders, who often have some influence over how hard or easy our lives are, we can ask for God to cause the leaders to allow us to live a peaceful life. July 2018 Prayer for Wise Governance. When Paul wrote to the Romans, the evil Emperor Nero was in charge! Guard and guide those that will become societies future leaders, teachers and pioneers and may they hold fast to that which is good, live in peace with one another, admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with everyone, never repaying evil for evil, but always seeking after that which is good for one another, to Your praise and glory. Based on Davids prayer concerning ungodly rulers, how should we pray in regards to ungodly rulers? Publication date: Apr 23, 2023. Everyone must submit to governing authorities. I ask you to forgive us. The imagery hes using at first seems extremely violent and harsh until we remember that the Holy Spirit isnt likening the corrupt leaders to domesticated kittens but to savage beasts. FTE Psalm Of The Week Sudden terrors are causing us to be filled with anxiety. Count his prayers as sins. November 2014 In seeking a leader, let us seek more than development for ourselves May they find mercy and grace before you as they look for solutions to the different problems that are affecting our nation. There are six things the LORD hates no, seven things he detests: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that kill the innocent. We are only but stewards of the things that you have granted us, including this nation. 3 Prayer For Wise Leaders. But evil governments and rulers seem to have free reign today. October 2015 So I will send a fire upon the house of Hazael, and it shall devour the strongholds of Ben-hadad. He models here the open and honest communication of charges with integrity. Help our leaders and help us not to be divided, but to commit to working cooperatively for the common good. Donald Jacobs is an ordained minister with the spiritual gift of teaching. July 2016 This psalm begins with an aggressive verbal offensive against those who reject justice and use their authority to foster inequity. Contact me: openbibleinfo (at) gmail.com. Most of us will have to admit that our heart longs for justice when we hear these accounts. So I decided to look at what the Bible says about removing wicked leaders if we feel that their actions are ungodly and against the teachings of Christ. In righteous indignation David uses a series of metaphors and similes to articulate two requests believers can and should make of God regarding wicked rulers. April 2016 Lord, as we continue to undertake the role of leader let us be Psalm 22:26. The Lord enters into judgment with the elders and princes of His people, "It is you who have devoured the vineyard; The plunder of the poor is in your houses. Help us not neglect this sacred duty. Heres how the apostle Paul explained it: Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence (1 Timothy 2:1-2). We pray that you will protect them from viruses and bacterial infections and other pathogens that cause disease. Help me to be aware that . For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God. January 2018 For everything was created by him, in heaven and on earth, the visible and the invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authoritiesall things have been created through him and for him. the plea of the forgotten, February 2017 Give us leaders that will lead us towards you and your word. Father God, good leaders, come from you. Grace Ps 2) as well as those in the unseen world (cf. Various Bible versions translate you mighty ones (v. 1) differently, but the reference to the wicked in verse 3 supports the probability that the psalmist is addressing government leaders who abuse their positions to immoral ends. Why? Then the Lord said, My Spirit shall not abide in man forever, for he is flesh: his days shall be 120 years. The Nephilim were on the earth in those days, and also afterward, when the sons of God came in to the daughters of man and they bore children to them. Pure. Amen. Let us walk in the path He has set and let those who will, follow. The prayer entrusts the answer to God. This we ask in Jesus' name, And Joshua the son of Nun sent two men secretly from Shittim as spies, saying, Go, view the land, especially Jericho. And they went and came into the house of a prostitute whose name was Rahab and lodged there. Help us, as individuals and collectively as a nation, to be wise stewards of your creation. And you shall not set up a pillar, which the Lord your God hates. Who is like the wise? Mike Bennett is editorial content manager for the Church of God, a Worldwide Association, in the Dallas, Texas, area. We pray for the development of ethics and the fight against corruption because: Prayer brings our hearts, minds and actions closer to God's heart. The seven lean and ugly cows that came up after them are seven years, and the seven empty ears blighted by the east wind are also seven years of famine. OpenBible.info May they judge fairly, reasonably, and righteously. But your word says that if we humble ourselves and turn from our wicked ways you will heal our land. And no wonder, when Jesus said, Surely I am coming quickly, the apostle John replied, Amen. Your righteousness is righteous forever, and your law is true. Fear of God Prayer Loving Father, your word says that the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom. Why are these things even in the Bible? C Philippians 2:4. Remove wrong people that are corrupt and living against your word from influential positions. Visit the Bible online to search for words if you dont know the specific passage yourre looking for. And Moses wrote down all the words of the Lord. The picture of the righteous person as one who will wash his feet in the blood of the wicked magnifies the celebratory and triumphant atmosphere of this ultimate vindication. Wisdom Prayer Heavenly Father, I pray for our nation and leaders. N Xavier leadersdeep into our organization. Gods MessiahJesusemphatically claimed his position of authority after his resurrection from the dead when he declared, All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth (Matt 28:18; cf. Davids assessment of these evil leaders then shifts from rebuking them directly to reflecting on some of their specific qualities that lead them to reject justice. May they not be so proud that they cannot hear the wisdom of others, but instead seek out good counsel and follow it. We also pray for the collective health of our nation. However, the Bible is clear that the day will come when their perception will be overturned and their understanding will be radically different. February 2016 March 2015 November 2019 He will bring back on them their iniquity and wipe them out for their wickedness; the Lord our God will wipe them out. February 2015 Understanding Prayer Father, let there be an understanding between our leaders and the people of this nation. 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