Bless the Leaders of the Nation
“I urge that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone–for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth…” (1 Timothy 2: 1-4)
Paul understood the power of prayer. He understood the impact of many believers praying in unity.
There are increasing pressures upon our Government to revise laws to accommodate other cultures. Our country has been blessed by God for many reasons. I believe blessing Israel is important. I believe holding true to godly laws is also something that has blessed peoples throughout the ages. Check out Bible history, especially in the books of kings. Those who obeyed God’s ways did well; those who didn’t had a rough time.
Before our Government are issues of assisted suicide, prostitution, polygamy, and human trafficking to name a few. Prayer for those in authority makes a difference. There are increasing pressures on our government to ease all restraints, compromise our culture and laws with foreign ways. The judges require much insight, integrity and courage to make rulings. A single ruling can establish a precedent that would impact rulings for many years to come. God can give those in authority wisdom so they can see implications for the future. God can strengthen them to stand up for what is just, when the pressures are intense.
I am reminded of a prayer written by a group of Christian high school girls from Fort Saskatchewan. They gave this prayer as a gift to Prime Minister Stephen Harper. They were invited into his private office and actually prayed it over him in May 2007 .Here’s what they said:
“Heavenly Father, God of all wisdom and power, we humbly come before you to pray as you have instructed us in Your Holy Scriptures, for all who are in authority.
We pray that they would find in the Bible and through prayer, their source of strength and wisdom.
We pray that they would remember that they are accountable to God Almighty for the tasks they perform and the decisions they make.
We pray that they would be able to resist those who may pressure them to go against their conscience and would have strength and courage to do what is right.
We pray that by Your guidance, they would seek to preserve the blessings of freedom and opportunity for the generations to come.
We pray that they would seek to bring back honor and respect, honesty and trust to the positions of power they hold.
We pray finally that they would seek to be an example of good character and moral integrity to the fathers, mothers, sons, and daughters of this great nation: Canada.
May the God of Peace be with you all, Amen.”
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