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PRAYING FOR GOVERNMENT LEADERS I Timothy 2:1, 2 It is difficult for a people to focus on spiritual needs when their nation is at war and its people are suffering greatly. In many countries, restrictive laws hinder the preaching of the Gospel. Corruption, graft, bribery in high places make for hard times also for Christians. I Chron. 12:32 (Men of Issachar were men of understanding of the times). Prov. 28:2; Ezekiel 22:30, 31; II Chron. 16:9; Jerm. 5:1; Isaiah 41:28; 59:16; 63:5; 60:22. I. Pray that Ungodly and Tyrannical Leaders Will Fall by Receiving Unsound Advice. Psalms 5:10. We have every right to pray for the downfall of an ego-mad leader directing a nation away from God and killing thousands of people. We can pray that the snares they have set for others will in turn be used against them. II. Pray that Unjust Leaders Will Make Mistakes that Will Benefit the Gospel. Ps. 109:29. We can pray for their failure in all that they do. We can pray that they will be clothed in disgrace. III. Pray that Leaders in Troubled Nations Will Grow Weary and Tired of the Continuing Bloodshed in Their Lands. I Kings 5:3-4; Jerm. 29:7 David could not build the Temple as he did not have the time because of wars. IV. Pray that Corrupt Leaders Will Recognize Their Evil Ways and Turn to God. II Chron. 33:11-13. When Manasseh was carried captive into Babylon, the suffering caused him to humble himself and turn to the Lord. We can pray that corrupt leaders will encounter circumstances that will draw them to the Lord. V. Pray that All Leaders Will Realize that God Alone Gave Them Their Positions of Authority. Dan. 2:20-21, 37; II Chron. 9:8; Rom. 13:1, 2, 4. We can pray that these men will realize that they must give an account to God - must answer to Him. II Chron. 19:6, 7. Pray that All Leaders Will Receive a Personal Message of Gods VI. Love. Claim Isaiah 52:15 to become a reality. VII. Pray that All Godly Leaders Will Receive the Necessary Wisdom to Govern Their Nation. Prov. 28:2.
Posted on: Sat, 01 Nov 2014 14:38:28 +0000

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