EACF 40 Days of Prayer 2019
Day 37: For Government Leaders
We live in a nation that has the best government system in the world, but because it is a government of and by the people, it is still flawed. With laws that sometimes promote mankind but ignore God's call to righteousness (see: abortion), Christians may end up as a minority with unpopular views. Pray for government to keep peace in our nation, that we may do the work God has called us to in sharing the Gospel and inviting people to know Him. Pray for specific leaders like our President, governor, and other key leaders. Pray for justice and fairness. Pray for God's truth and light to shine that our leaders may know what is right for them to do.
"First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, [2] for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way." - 1 Timothy 2:1–2 ESV
"Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment. For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Would you have no fear of the one who is in authority? Then do what is good, and you will receive his approval, for he is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God's wrath on the wrongdoer." - Romans 13:1–4 ESV
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