Praying for the President

“For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers.” 
Proverbs 11:14
 
Monday is Presidents Day. In my youth, I thought of it as a silly holiday, not dissimilar to National Ice Cream Day (July 17) or National Pet Day (April 11). However, when we realize the profound impact that government has on day-to-day living, it is a great reminder to pray for those in power. As citizens, we may not like the current or past presidents yet their power to do good or ill has far reaching consequences that directly impact our economy, to war, to immigration issues. Let us pray together the prayer below for our president and his counselors. 

A Prayer for The President’s Humility and Accountability

‘When others tempt our president to embrace arrogant power rather than humble service, give him an undivided heart. Help the president to stand firm, knowing that You will fight his battles with him. May He begin His day with You and Your Word, with gratitude and praise for the honor You have given to him. Throughout the day may Your Spirit remind him of his purpose and of Your love for him. And when the night arrives, calm his heart with the peace that passes all understanding as he purposes to keep trusting and obeying You, no matter what the cost. As You surround our president with godly counselors, give him accountability to them and the people he serves, but first and foremost to You. Bless him with joy when righteousness and goodness prevail. But give him a heart that weeps for the injustices and sorrows around him.’

In Christ,
Pastor Elyse

*Prayers by Rebecca Barlow Jordan from 3 Powerful Prayers for our Government