FROM the BILLY GRAHAM ASSOCIATION https://static.billygraham.org/sites/billygrahamlibrary.org/uploads/pro/2017/01/How-to-pray-for-our-Leaders.pdf
WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS
“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. For this is good and acceptable
in the sight of God our Savior.” —1 Timothy 2:1–3, NKJV
We are to pray respectfully for leaders. “Honor all
people. ... Fear God. Honor the king” (1 Peter 2:17).
We are to pray with the clear understanding that government
authority is established by God. “Let every soul be subject to the governing
authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities
that exist are appointed by God” (Romans 13:1). We also pray knowing that
God’s Word says, “The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord, like the
rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes” (Proverbs 21:1).
WHO TO PRAY FOR
President
Cabinet members
Senators
Congressional
representatives
Supreme Court
Military
leaders
Governor
State legislators
Mayor
Police chief, sheriff
First responders
PRAY THIS WAY
Open the heart of ______________ to hear and respond to the
Gospel message if they do not know you. Acts 16:14
• Help ____________ to accept wise counsel. Proverbs 11:14;
15:22
• Teach _________ to trust in You. Psalm 21:7
• Protect __________ from the influence of the evil one. 2
Thessalonians 3:3
• Give __________ discretion, foresight, and understanding
in making decisions. 1 Chronicles 22:12
• Deliver ________ from opinions contrary to Your Word.
Psalm 119:105
• Protect _________ from harm, and bless and protect
his/her family. Psalm 21:11; Ezra 6:10
• Enable __________ to carry out his/her duties with
humility toward You and toward others. 1 Peter 5:5
• Give __________ the courage to do the right thing even
when urged to do the wrong thing. Proverbs 2:11–15
• Give _________ a tender heart of compassion toward those
he/she leads and serves. Colossians 3:12
