Prayer Guide
Pray for rulers and for all who have authority so that we can have quiet and peaceful lives full of worship and respect for God.
1 Timothy 2:2
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On this day, the day of the Presidential inauguration, we pray for:
Protection – Keep watch over the Obama family.
“…keep them safe from the evil one.”
Jn. 17:15
Wisdom- Grant insight and foresight to the President and his staff
“But if any of you needs wisdom, you should ask God for it. He is generous and enjoys giving to all people, so he will give you wisdom.”
James 1:5
Reverence- Bestow humility upon our leaders and their office
“Wisdom begins with respect for the Lord; those who obey his orders have good understanding. He should be praised forever.”
Psalms 111:10
Strength- Bless President-elect Obama with endurance and stamina.
I pray that the God of peace will give you every good thing you need so you can do what he wants.
Hebrews 13:20
Prayer Passages
…always pray and never lose hope.
Luke 18:1
Then if my people, who are called by my name, are sorry for what they have done, if they pray and obey me and stop their evil ways, I will hear them from heaven. I will forgive their sin, and I will heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14
And this is the boldness we have in God’s presence: that if we ask God for anything that agrees with what he wants, he hears us.
1 John 5:14
We do not ask these things because we are good; instead, we ask because of your mercy.
Daniel 9:18
Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?
Psalm 85:6
Our fight is not against people on earth but against the rulers and authorities and the powers of this world’s darkness, against the spiritual powers of evil in the heavenly world.
Ephesians 6:12
…prayer is essential in this ongoing warfare. Pray hard and long. Pray for your brothers and sisters.
Ephesians 6:19
God will always give what is right to his people who cry to him night and day, and he will not be slow to answer them.
Luke 18:7