Pray

Just a month from now citizens from across our nation will gather at their local polling stations and elect the leaders which will lead our nation for the next term. It is time for the church to rise up and present our collective petition to God once again. Below is a suggested focus for your prayers for our nation. You can also go to www.prayer.ag.org and find a daily guide to help you pray for our nation until the election. Whether you follow one of these guides or make your own prayer pathway – pray. The effective fervent prayer of the righteous avails much before God!

• Seek God for a powerful spiritual awakening in our nation.

• Pray for our leaders, that they will look to God for wisdom and guidance in decisions that impact the course of our nation.

• Pray for our military, asking God to protect them from harm and danger. Pray also for their families, that they will find comfort and strength in Him during times of long separation.

• Pray for the spiritual climate in our nation, focusing on several key areas:

• Pray for the spiritual health of Christians, that we will grow in our faith, boldly stand for the gospel, and reflect the love of Christ.
  
• Pray for our churches, that they will be powerful centers of discipleship, worship, and evangelism.
  
• Pray that the ills of society—crime, addiction, violence—will be replaced with a desire to honor God and His Word.
  

• Pray for our civil servants and teachers. Seek God’s protection for those who take risks and make personal sacrifices on our behalf. Pray also that our teachers and other mentors in the community will guide youth toward wise and upright choices.

• Pray for fractured and dysfunctional family situations, asking God to bless and protect the young and the vulnerable.

• Pray for provision, as well as long-term solutions, for those trapped in the cycle of poverty.

• Pray that Americans will respect all human life as a precious gift from God.