Pray that God will turn people’s hearts toward Himself, and that He will be glorified in the outcome of the elections.
- Pray that Christians will put their confidence in God, rather than any political candidate. (Ps. 118:8-9)
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Pray that God’s people will demonstrate a spirit of repentance and prayer–individually and corporately. (2 Chron. 7:14)
- Pray that God will raise up righteous leaders who will model integrity and authenticity. (Eph. 4:1-2; Prov. 14:34)
- Pray that all will see their spiritual poverty; that the citizens will awaken to their great spiritual need. (Joel 3:12)
- Pray that godly men and women will be placed in positions of authority so that God’s people can rejoice. (Prov. 29:2)
Pray that leaders we elect will be just, fear God rather than men, and depart from evil. (2 Sam. 23:3; Prov. 1:7; 14:26; 16:6)
- Pray that people will be able to see truth (Ps. 86:11), that error will be exposed, and that people with wicked agendas will be made weak. (Prov. 25:5)
Pray that citizens will seek wise leaders who listen to biblical counsel. (Prov. 1:3-5)
- Pray that citizens will vote with wisdom and discretion. (Prov. 3:21b)
- Pray that Christians will speak the truth, but in love, concerning those running for office. (Eph. 4:15)
- Pray that Christians will avoid negativity, fault-finding, and contentiousness, but instead, will stand out as God’s loving, pure children. (Phil. 2:14-15)
- Pray that those who love righteousness and truth will fulfil their responsibility to vote. (Matt. 22:21
- Pray for truth in the media. (Prov. 12:22)
- Pray that Christians will look to God to overcome the enemies of truth and righteousness. (Ps. 60:11-12)
- Pray that God will work through leaders to keep the doors open for His Gospel to be proclaimed. (Col. 4:3a)
“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. CHRONICLES 7:14