For U.S. Judges to embrace the Ten Commandments and Christ's teachings

***That our judges would value and regard the Ten Commandments and the teachings of Christ.

Psalm 19:7-11
7 The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.
8 The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.
9 The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.
10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.

Please pray with me:

Heavenly Father,
Your ways are perfect, O Lord. Your statues, Your law, Your commandments are before us as the standard to which we should strive. Yet, we cannot attain them. No matter how hard we try, we are found wanting. Truly, Your commandments lead us to failure—unless we Your provision through Christ. You knew that we would not be able to keep these commandments. We will always fall short. May this help us to realize our need for You...for Your salvation, Your guidance, Your redemption.

Unless You open our eyes to see, there is no hope. So how can our judges embrace the en commandments and Christ's teachings, if failure is the inevitable result? Change our hearts. Change the heart of every U.S. Judge to value Your standard of perfection. We seem to be so set on attaining the mark, that we have had to lower it or be failures. Unless You open our eyes to value our failure as an asset, then we are totally lost.

Forgive us for our desire to attain our goals, that we lowered the standard. We have done this over and over again. And now, our standard is so low, that we outwardly defy Your commandments, Your statutes, and Your testimonies. We not only defy the teachings of Christ, but we now have laws that support those who oppose You. Forgive us.

Forgive us for not raising our voices against these new laws and regulations in our nation. Forgive us for not praying and trusting more. Forgive us for not being on guard.

Change us! Change our judges. Change hearts. Change our land.

Your standard is true. Your standard is perfect. We need You. We need to embrace You and Your standards. Open our minds and hearts to see Your commandments as the only approach to life, living, and a functional society. May we analyze our past with the present and heartily return to the past, where we were in a place where You could bless us.

Call us to pray for those who judge. Call us to pray for those who define the laws of the Unites States. Create an army of prayer warriors that watch and pray for our land that we may once again be honorable.

Father, may this begin in every believer in Christ. May it spread to homes and neighborhoods. May it grow without hindrance that we can again raise up leaders who respect You and will embrace Your standards and the teaching of Jesus Christ.

In Jesus’ Name.

***These prayers are based on the encouragement and guidance from Intercessors for America. These prayers are my own and the content does not reflect the philosophy or policies of Intercessors for America. These are published in good faith and for general information purpose only. Please consider joining this army of prayer warriors. Consider visiting their website to learn more. http://ifapray.org/