Prayers for the Sanctity of Life: No. 7 of 7

***Deciding Birth Parents

Proverbs 3:5-6
5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Please pray with me:
Father in Heaven, Lord Jesus Christ, and Holy Spirit,
Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty. Praise and glory belong to You for You are worthy to be praised. You are the Giver of life. You are the Redeemer, the Sanctifier, and You are the Author of our faith. In You is Life everlasting. Praise and glory to You alone. Thank You for Life. In Your love, You created us. Thank You. You pour out Your judgement as a sign of Your care for us. Thank You. You have defined the parameters of what is safe for us, what is healthy, and You have provided Your Word so we can know how to live—in health and safety. Thank You. And You go much further! You show the path to joy and gladness and provide guidelines regarding relationships with You and with others—that our joy may be complete. Thank You.

Father, we rebel. We want what we want when we want. Forgive us. So often, we don’t think of the ramifications of our actions until our relationship with You has been harmed. Yet, in Your everlasting kindness and mercy, yes, in Your grace, You have provided a way back into fellowship: confess and repent….and in that moment, You restore us. And You provide Your Holy Spirit to grow us and to help us desire deeper relationship with You. Thank You.

The birth of child is such a momentous time. A new life. Surely it is self-evident that children and the process of conception is from You. Life is from You. The “miracle” of life…how can we not know that You are a loving, caring God? Perhaps we choose not to acknowledge You. Father, so many couples don’t see how a child in their lives can be possible. The weight ad responsibility is overwhelming and seemingly impossible.

And our nation has made abortion acceptable…oh please forgive us. Bring us to repentance. Cause us to gather as a nation and provide the support needed for those conceived children, that there would be known alternatives.

Father, Planned Parenthood…I am so sorry, that I have not prayed more for the movement, the people that work there, the organization. I am so sorry. Father, they have become the “go to” place for those with unwanted children. Where is the counterpart? Where are the other alternatives? Cause an exodus from this organization: not just for pregnant women, but for the people who work at Planned Parenthood. So many of these people need the income. May all of them become advocates for life. May all of them—every person who works there have a change of heart. Drive them from the facility. May they all call out to You and find help for their needs and a clear path to leave this organization. May it dry up and wither away. Please show us our part to eradicate this blight on our nation.

May we become a nation that celebrates life! Father, raise up prayer warriors on this matter. Give us a welcoming heart in place of our judgement. May we have an unlimited joy that is so inviting that people come to us and desire to know the root of our joy.

This week of prayers ends, but may the prayers never end until we become a nation that celebrates life. Show us the path. Please keep this matter alive in our hearts and prayers. Keep us diligent on this matter as we go through our week. As we see a mother and infant, may we be reminded of the Sanctity of Life and remember You, the Giver of life, and may we continue our prayers for those are making decisions, to have the support they need choose life.

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. This prayer was inspired by guest writer, Barbara Durham, a NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) nurse, a graduate of Talbot Seminary in La Mirada, CA, and a guest writer for IFA. 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/

Prayers for the Sanctity of Life: No. 6 of 7

***Praying for Court Cases that are critical to the pro-life cause

Isaiah28:14-22
14 Wherefore hear the word of the Lord, ye scornful men, that rule this people which is in Jerusalem.
15 Because ye have said, We have made a covenant with death, and with hell are we at agreement; when the overflowing scourge shall pass through, it shall not come unto us: for we have made lies our refuge, and under falsehood have we hid ourselves:
16 Therefore thus saith the Lord God, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.
17 Judgment also will I lay to the line, and righteousness to the plummet: and the hail shall sweep away the refuge of lies, and the waters shall overflow the hiding place.
18 And your covenant with death shall be disannulled, and your agreement with hell shall not stand; when the overflowing scourge shall pass through, then ye shall be trodden down by it.
19 From the time that it goeth forth it shall take you: for morning by morning shall it pass over, by day and by night: and it shall be a vexation only to understand the report.
20 For the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on it: and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself in it.
21 For the Lord shall rise up as in mount Perazim, he shall be wroth as in the valley of Gibeon, that he may do his work, his strange work; and bring to pass his act, his strange act.
22 Now therefore be ye not mockers, lest your bands be made strong: for I have heard from the Lord God of hosts a consumption, even determined upon the whole earth.

Please pray with me:

Heavenly Father,
We have appointed judges in our land. We have entrusted them to abide by the initial intentions of our founding fathers that we be a nation that loves what You love and hates what You hate. Deception and pride have taken deep root within us. Many have stood by, I have stood by, and watched without praying. Forgive me. Forgive us.

Consequently, the matters have become life-threatening. We have continued to do nothing or to do little. Forgive us, and give us strength and hearts of action to move swiftly to our prayer closets. Give us voice. Give us words speak, and courage to proclaim truth and justice. As our Supreme court determines the interpretation of our laws, give them insights that align with Your Word. Cause them to see rightly as You define it. Cause their hearts to change. You caused Pharaoh’s heart to harden, and You caused him to relinquish his pride and power. You are the same yesterday, today and forever. I ask that you give these men and woman hearts that honor You.

May the testimonies of women be heard. Open the mouths of women who have lived through the ramifications of abortion. Let their stories be heard and may people be open to hearing those stories and taking them to heart. May these testimonies cause the hearts of the judges to soften and may they mourn deeply for those children we have lost.

Grant our nation quietness to truly contemplate the loss of the 57 million lives that have been taken from us. Cause us to seek Your heart on this matter and give us voice and a sense of urgency to urgently take up the mantle of life on behalf of the unborn. May those who can give, give generously. May those who can speak, speak courageously and convincingly. Father, may hearts change. Please change hearts on this matter that we may no longer be embarrassed before You and before men.

Intervene, oh God of life. Intervene on behalf of the lives of children who are at risk, even in the womb. Give our Supreme Court justices hears and minds to hear and perform Your will. May they know Your will deeply in the secret places of their hearts and minds. May those voices be raised up. May they get louder and louder so that they can not be ignored.

Father, please align us with Your will on this issue.

Hear my prayer, 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. Today’s prayer is fashioned by guest writer Nicole Arnold. 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/

Prayers for the Sanctity of Life: No. 5 of 7

***A Call to Discipleship: Be Angry, Sin Not, Live Creatively

Gal. 6:1-3
1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
2 Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
3 For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.
4 But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.
5 For every man shall bear his own burden.

Please pray with me:

Heavenly Father,
Thank You for the opportunity to come before You and know that You hear our prayers. Thank You, that though You be Judge, You are also filled with mercy. You are gracious. Thank You.

Father, we are so filled with judgement. We see the act of abortion and judge it as murder. We uphold our frustration that we cannot impact the situation of the unborn child and often unleash judgement on the mother, the people who perform these heinous acts, and our nation that has condoned it. Yet, we have not gone deeper. Forgive us.

We often judged and disparaged the mother, without knowing her circumstances or pressures. We have not come alongside those who are contemplating abortion to help them in their time of great duress. Forgive us. Some have tried to come alongside those considering abortion. Thank You. Up-gird them, may there be an unending army of caring, loving individuals to extend Your grace and warmth, and Your love of life to these people.

Make us all lovers of life! Jesus, You said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” May we be lovers of life. …of You. Give us creativity to identify alternative solutions to abortion. Would you raise up an army of people to adopt these children? Would You move in the hearts of those who feel like their life is inconvenienced by a child, and change their hearts? Would you make us, as a nation, lovers of children and caretakers? Would You change our hearts? Would You create a means to change the laws that allow this to happen?

Father, raise us up. Give us voice. Holy Spirit, work within us to speak boldly (and without judgement) about this matter. Let us not be silent (and let us not judge). Show us a path to receive those involved and to find individual solutions for them! Help those considering abortion, those performing them, those who promote abortion—help them all to seek alternatives. Open their eyes and hearts to seek alternatives. Humble us all on this matter, that we may come together to find Your path.

Holy Spirit, help us, who are quick to judge, to recognize that we are all sinners. Give us humbled hearts, full of compassion. Grant us words of grace and tenderness of touch as we reach out to others on this matter.

One alternative is the family. I pray for the American Family. Strengthen families. I come boldly and ask this. May families treasure each other. Grant them family time. Time to build relationships and time to create lasting, precious memories to carry their love for each other in their hearts.

Father, open the eyes of this who are without family - that they may desire to be a part of one. Help us to elevate the “family” in our priorities. May our family take on greater import in our lives as a place of refuge and of love. May Your Word be elevated and read as a family. May they memorize it together and may it bind them tightly to You and to each other. And grant us a desire to preserve family and honor You in doing so.

Father, Lord Jesus Christ, and Holy Spirit, we need You. We need Your touch, Your truth, Your strength, Your grace. Show us the way, that we may be found faithful when we stand before You.

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. Today’s prayer is fashioned after DR. ALVEDA KING’s devotion. He is a pastoral associate with Priests for Life and founder of King for America. To learn more about her work, please visit: www.priestsforlife.com. These prayers 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/

Prayers for the Sanctity of Life: No. 4 of 7

***The Soul Felt Its Worth

Isaiah 35:3-5
3 Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees.
4 Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come and save you.
5 Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped.

Prayer Focus: The value of human life, strong or weak, helpless, even seemingly of no value

Please pray with me:

Heavenly Father,
Thank You that You see life as valuable. Thank You that You see the unborn and know them. They do not escape You, even if we have pushed them aside. Forgive us when, as a nation, we have redefined life, to begin at birth, and when we have taken lives to care to our convenience. So many of us see the unborn as without value. Forgive us.

The unborn are weak, helpless, and while they are in the womb, while they grow as infants, they are surely “takers”…needy. Yet, they are of such significant value. Father, we overlook this. Open our eyes to see the inherent value of life. Open our hearts to have a desire to see as You see, and to revere life, and You and the Giver.

Strengthen our feeble hearts and our weak hands. Confirm in us to honor You, to take up our cross and follow You daily. …especially on this matter of valuing the unborn. Raise us up. May our knees be feeble no longer, but may we rise to the occasion and passionately proclaim Your genesis of life. Show us that You have sanctified life in us, that we may fall before You in worship.

We need You. We come with fearful hearts, weak and helpless. We have slept while the enemy has crept in. Forgive us. Raise us up, that we may stand strong in the day of battle and proclaim that the battle belongs to the Lord. Show forth Your vengeance on the true enemy. May we rise up in prayer against the evil one who wages war through the unborn.

Open our eyes. Open our ears. May we hear the cries of the unborn, the deaf, the paralyzed, the mute. Give us eyes to see and ears to hear. Let us hear Your voice. Open our eyes to see Your Spirit. Lead us in the way to save these who are Your inheritance.

Oh Father, may we not be ashamed in the day of Your coming.

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/

Prayers for the Sanctity of Life: No. 3 of 7

***Pray for Abortion Industry Workers

Psalm 13:2-3
1How long wilt thou forget me, O Lord? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me?
2 How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?
3 Consider and hear me, O Lord my God: lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death;
4 Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him; and those that trouble me rejoice when I am moved.
5 But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.
6 I will sing unto the Lord, because he hath dealt bountifully with me.

Please pray with me:

Heavenly Father,
Thank You for this day and that You continue to be gracious. You have put your trust in us to carry the message of Your Love, Your care, Your desire for our future. Thank You.

I come before You today on behalf of those who participate in taking the lives of innocent, unborn children. They rise up each day and go to “work”. Their hearts have been hardened and they have concocted stories within themselves that justify their actions. How can they be reached? What are the words? Truly Satan has come and has stolen their conscience, killed their hearts and destroyed their soul. Forgive us for not praying diligently for them.

Father, soften their hearts. Speak to them. Assure them that You are the God who provides. Many of these people likely need their jobs to live. It’s what they have. They may not believe in what they do, but they still have needs for themselves and their families. Father, cause their hearts to swell in concern. Cause their thinking to question and find no answers that justify what they are doing. And may they call out to You for help in their time of need. Then Father, would You bring the alternatives to make a living.

Our actions give permission to others. Every abortion paves the way for anther. Help us, Lord, help us to fight it. May those who have had abortions find and value remorse within themselves. Would You bring many people around them to support them with a change of heart. Raise up an army of voices to deter others away from this heinous murder. …Father, may these people find Your peace and offer it to those who suffer, yet remain committed to carry Your message of life.

Many of our medical profession are pressured to learn about abortion and prepare themselves to take this action. May they be repulsed. Father, in their hearts, render them incapable of participation. Bring the information to them so that they have the right to decline. Give them courage, resolve, and Your peace.

Grant us all continued prayers for those involved in this heinous industry.

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. Prayer points are extracted from a resource provided by Saint Lawrence Catholic Church. To access the complete list, visit: http://stlaurence.org/documents/Respect%20Life/ProLife%20Prayer%20Suggestions.pdf Please consider joining this army of prayer warriors. Consider visiting their website to learn more. http://ifapray.org/

Prayers for the Sanctity of Life: No. 2 of 7

***Pray Not Just for Life, But for Life Everlasting

Matthew 23:37e
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!

Please pray with me:

Heavenly Father,
Thank You for life. Thank You for the path to life everlasting and that You didn’t leave it up to us to find it. Your provision is beyond our understanding. We take “life” for granted and fail to acknowledge that You are truly the giver of life. Forgive us. We have made ourselves gods, able to determine who should live and who should die. We have redefined life as starting at birth, rather than taking Your definition that You knew us even before we were in the womb.

Jeremiah 1:5
Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.

And from the abortion, there are the ramifications. Surely Father, it isn’t just to those that receive them, but for those who must live with the consequences. I pray for women who have chosen an abortion. There are horror stories of what these women experience afterwards. I am so sorry that I have not prayed more often for them. You promise that you will give us a new heart and spirit.

Ezekial 36:26
"I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh."

John 3:20
"If our hearts condemn us, we know that God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything." (1

Thank you. So many times, convenience has driven people to abortion. So many times, there is such fear and judgement. Hearts have been hardened and abortions have been the result. Forgive us.

Father, grant those who have recede an abortion Your peace. Grant them a new heart and spirit within them. Take away the heart of stone which conceals the horrors from abortion and grant them healing. Give them the courage to be healed and to receive Your care and commitment to them.

Father, from them, raise up voices that would speak Truth to those who are considering this act. Grant them an audience, so that they may tell their stories and help change minds and hearts. Lead us to rise up and recognize that abortion is an act of the Satan, who comes but to steal kill and destroy.

John 10:10
"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."

Lead us in the paths of righteousness and grant us the peace the surpasses understanding.

Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Father, hold us accountable before You on this matter, that we may minister to those in pain, support those who rise up and speak Truth, and do our part to irradiate abortion from our land.

A Prayer for Post-Abortive Women by Fr. Frank Pavone:

"Lord God of Peace,
I thank you for your love for me,
Which is more tender than the love
Of a mother for her child.
I thank you for your forgiveness,
Which is more generous
Than the forgiveness human beings can offer.
Thank you for helping me to know
That I am not my abortion.
Rather, I am your daughter, Beloved and Redeemed,
For whom your Son would have died
If I were the only one who needed salvation.
Save me always
From the menacing voice of useless guilt and the oppressive force of shame.
Rather, lift me up in the light, peace, and grace
Of the Risen Lord Jesus Christ,
Who lives and reigns forever and ever. Amen."

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/

Prayers for the Sanctity of Life: No. 1 of 7

***The Value of Life

Job 5:7
"Yet man is born to trouble, as the sparks fly upward."

Please pray with me:

Heavenly Father,
From the beginning, You have set humans apart from all that You created. You declare humanity to he Your crown of creation because we are made in Your own image (Gen. 1:26-27). Father, Your Word is clear, that we are not set apart because we walk upright or because we are intellectually more capable, we are distinguished because You created us in Your image. We represent You as no other creature can. We relate to You differently than all the other creatures. Thank You.

Psalm 19:1
The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.

Romans 1:20
For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:

Your creation proclaims that You are the Creator. You have made us in Your image and we too have a desire and ability to create. Why do we create? Because we are in Your image. Teach us about this attribute that we share. As we look at Your creation, as we behold he universe through the wars and heavenly bodies, may we be in awe and fall in worship.

Father as we “create” in our daily lives, may we see clearly that we are different from the animal kingdom. May we see the uniqueness with which we are formed.

Psalm 8
O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens. 2Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger. 3When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained; 4What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him? 5For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour. 6Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all things under his feet: 7All sheep and oxen, yea, and the beasts of the field; 8The fowl of the air, and the fish of the sea, and whatsoever passeth through the paths of the seas. 9O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth!

Father, please open the eyes and hearts of people everywhere, to look differently at Your creation. Cause us all to see the breadth and scope…and grandeur of all that You have made…and let us awe in wonder. Humble us with Your creation. Show us how to open our hearts and minds to You. Show us how to see differently with regard to your creation and realize that You have honored humans with a unique ability to connect with You in a real and personal manner.

As we gaze upon Your creation, establish in each of us the Truth of Your Word, that we are unique and that You desire relationship with us. As such, may we see the Sanctity of Life. May we view life differently. May we see conception as the beginning of a unique human being that is precious, valuable, and important as You have proclaimed in Your Word. May we be humbled and may we protect every human being from conception and beyond.

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. Today’s prayer is fashioned by guest writer Barbara Durham. 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/

That creativity would be recognized as a gift from God

***That creativity would be recognized as a gift from God by those in the arts.

Genesis
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

Please pray with me:

Heavenly Father,
God of Creation, You created everything from nothing. Your creation is beautiful and testifies to Your existence….that we can all know that You are Truth. Thank You.

Romans 1:20
For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:

Open our eyes to see the beauty of Your creation. Open our eyes to appreciate the inherent balance of every flower. Help us to see the perfection that exists in Your order, despite the sin we brought into the world. Thank You for preserving beauty—that is so far beyond us so that we can know that creativity is a gift from our Creator.

Teach us to stop and enjoy Your creation. In each day, with the weather, the seasons, the might of the wind, the waves, even the tornadoes and hurricanes that threaten us. As the snow flies, may we recognize You as the ultimate Creator landfall happily before You and worship You.

In our daily lives, show us more of Your creation. Open our hearts to recognize the gift of beauty. Give us hearts to emulate Your creativity, a creativity of beauty that elevates the quality of living for all who take time to behold Your greatness. Show us how to receive You and give You the place of authority in our lives as we see the tremendous power of Your creation.

Father, as artists in every industry seek to create new expressions of their being, may all of these people seek Your guidance that their creations would align with Your will draw others to You. I am asking for revival for these people.

Cause Your creation to draw us near to You, and to have a heart to share the delight of creation with others, that You may be glorified.

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/

For generosity and compassion for the poor and needy, No. 1

***That Americans would be generous and have compassionate hearts for the poor and needy.

Psalm 112:9
9 He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honor.

Please pray with me:

Heavenly Father,
Thank You for this nation, th USA, in which we live. Thank You for the generosity and compassion that You have poured out upon us. Where we have enjoyed Your prosperity, where we have indulged ourselves in the privilege that You have given us —and not looked to You with gratitude, please forgive us, bring us to confession, and show us the road to repent.

Father, so many are needy at so many different levels. There is physical need. Some oars still outside in the cold of winter, homeless. There are those who have no food for their children…and they live on our street. When we have turned our heads, averted our eyes, and pretended in our hearts that we have no responsibility—please forgive us and show us the error, that we ay change.

Father, show us our part. Give us hearts to share the prosperity that You have poured out on us. Present us with opportunity and prick our hearts to move swiftly to assist. Ban judgement of others in our thinking that we may receive those in need and open ourselves to them, that they may get the help they need.

Are there times when we thought, “There must be a government organization to help this person.” …when You were calling us to help? Forgive us and show us the path to repentance. Give us a heart to demonstrate what we can do, what You would have us do. May we be swift to respond.

Grant us insight and words to say that restore the dignity of those who need help. Give us hearts to bond with them, serve them and bring joy and laughter back into their lives. May our joy and peace be strong and evident to those who are served. grant us that the Gospel of Christ be evident. Show us our part.

May the Name of Jesus be exalted. May His kingdom be served with excellence.

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/

For fathers to exercise godliness in the home

***That fathers in every American household would exercise godliness.

Proverbs 4:1-4
1 Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. 2 For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law. 3 For I was my father's son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother. 4 He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live.

Please pray with me:

Heavenly Father,
Father, thank You for the institution of family. Thank You for fathers and mothers, together, sharing the responsibilities of raising a family. Thank You for blessing families and for giving them a love for each other. Father, so many “fathers” are not present in the home, even when they live there. So many do not. O that there would be a father in every household. What a change that would make in this nation. I ask it be so. The issue is not just the men. It is also the women. We have become so self-centered in what want that You are no long in the center of many, many homes. Help us change this.

Raise up those godly men who have taken their place as the head of their households. Give them a heart to mentor young family leaders. May programs, in churches, establish mentorships between men to understand Your order.

Father, I plead the case for women, wives, and mothers. There is a constant barrage against the order You established for the family with regard to roles. It seems misunderstood. Many women feel disrespected and belittled. Raise up husbands to respect and love them as You intended. May men understand their role is on elf sacrifice. May it be their joy to do so.

Ephesians 5:25
Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;

May this scripture become the daily practice of godly men in the home. May it establish this role for their children for generations to come. May godly women respect their husbands and may strife cease in the homes. Join husbands and wives together for the raising of their children. Grant them time to pray together and establish their presence before Your throne of grace.

Father, may the union of husbands and wives be so strong that they protect their relationship before You and before each other. Raise up godly fathers to establish godly homes in the U.S.

Hear my prayer, 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/

For American students to desire God

*** That American students would have a thirst for God, like their forefathers.

Psalm 42:1
1As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God.

Please pray with me:

Heavenly Father,

Thank You for this day and for the opportunity to com before Your throne. Lord Jesus, You are a King. Thank You for the privilege to come before You on behalf of this nation. Please encourage Your church to rise up in prayer. Holy Spirit, please equip us, daily to stand before the Throne of Grace and petition the One True and Living God. Teach us that the battle is not ours, but Yours.

Our youth flounder. They desire to be loved and many feel they must prove themselves worthy of Your love. Father, it isn’t true. Teach us to receive the Gift of Your Love, Jesus Christ. Jesus, the Gift of Your Sacrifice.

Holy Spirit, there are so many lies out there. The enemy permeates and barrages us with perpetual lies and uses truth against us! We are told that we are not worthy —and this is a truth! Cause us all to be driven to Your Word to know the rest of Your demonstration of Your Love.

Hebrews 5:8
But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

Father, we read those words but choose not to believe them. We do not practice Your Truths in our thinking. Forgive us. Holy Spirit, I ask for a call to repentance. Place a deep thirst within us, especially our youth, to dig deeply into Your Word and understand Your love for us. Show them the passages that Your love is individual as well as for humanity. Issue a “Wake up call” to all believers to know that Your love is real, it is personal and it is true.

Where will we find this knowledge…In the Word of God. Gracious Holy Spirit, may we thirst for the Word. May we hunger for Truth. We go about our day and do not make time for Your Word….forgive us. Then, in our haste, we are not aware that our spirits are calling out for spiritual food and drink. We become emaciated and do not notice. Please raise the vail! Cause the scales to fall from our eyes and to see our need.

John 1:1
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

John 14:6
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Change our hearts and give us spiritual sensitivity on our condition. Open our understanding to see the answer is in Your Word. Establish habits of daily reading in Your Word in all American Youth. May it be the driving force in our lives, especially our Youth. Cause Your Church to put Your Word as a first priority in our lives…to study and to know You. May we set an example for our youth. May they see the connection between our behavior, the quality of our lives and the time spent in our Bibles.

Grant the church, especially our youth, to feed their desire deeper relationship with You. May we not stray from our moment of salvation. May that experience be foundational to having a heart to serve You, in gratitude and joy in our salvation.

Hear my prayer, in the Name of Jesus,

***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/

For traditional families, No. 1

***That traditional families would be valued and protected by all authorities in this nation.

1 Tim 3:12
12Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.

Please pray with me:

Heavenly Father,
When You created the “order” of things, You determined the relationship between men and women. Thank You. It is so intricate. You crated men and women differently. Thank You. I come to You today, believing that Your order is best and it is there for our safety and our security. Your Word outlines appropriate behavior as well as social structure, and also the structure for the church. Thank You. Thank You that we don’t have to guess what will work. Thank You that we don’t have to do a trial and error study to know what is best or what will flourish in the long-term. You have made it clear. Thank You.

Of course, we have strayed away from Your Word. We have entertained and experimented with new social structures and explored new avenues of gratification. Forgive us. Father, I have not prayed diligently as these activities are reported in the news. I am without excuse. I judged them, I thought these people were disgusting…and forgot that You love them equally and died for their release. Instead, I have stood by with my disparaging thoughts…and I have not prayed. Forgive me.

Consequently, today, there are new social structures and they have been made into law. It is the law of this land to rebel against Your order. Traditional families are becoming the anti-establishment. Forgive us.

Father, I ask that churches, many of whom embrace the rebellious change in the definition of marriage, that we come to repentance. Open our eyes to see the ramifications of what we do and think on this issue. May the obedient church rise up in prayer and adhere to scripture to rescue those churches who have fallen on this matter. May there be dialogue that is led by Your Holy Spirit. Open our eyes. Open our hearts and give us a heart of obedience to Your Word.

Father, may those who believe in You rise up. May their be spokespersons, many their be attorneys, leaders, and organizations that focus on the protection of the rights of the traditional families. Not just their rights, but their ability to live their faith in their business without being a target. Help us to establish laws to protect families, churches, businesses, and organizations that believe in traditional families - to be protected by law, and to be respected by those who have opposing viewpoints. May both parties respond with respect. May they both treat each other with dignity. Father, help Your children to respond in a firm, loving manner. Help us to hold strong and bless our thoughts, actions, and words…that we are honorable and diligent before You.

May traditional families flourish. May it be obvious that it is because Your hand is upon them. Bless the traditional families. May their fellowship be sweet, may their family care and love for each other be established and demonstrated in a manner that brings a testimony to You. Secure the hearts of husbands with their wives and wives with their husbands. May their union be a foundational part of their living and to their delight. Protect marriages that are in accordance with Your Word. Prosper them in fellowship and provide for their every needs. May the love they have for each other knit them together and may their lives be sweet.

Father, help us to turn and to be re-established according to Your Will.

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/

For the US, Leaders, and those in authority, No. 1

***That the body of Christ in America would fervently pray for our nation and its leaders.

1 Timothy 2:1-2
I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

Please pray with me:

Heavenly Father,
You are the Answer. You have always been the Answer. You are the gracious God of Creation, who has given us the earth as a testimony of Your existence, and the beauty of Your perfection. Thank You. You knew we would need a Savior. You know us. You know our inclinations. You know how we wind our way to justifying our sin and You knew that we would ned a Demonstration of how to manage the free will that You have given us. Thank You for the free will. Thank You for the Jesus Christ Your Son. Thank You Jesus, for opening the path that we can com before the throne of grace.

Father, we need a wake-up call. We sometimes deal with issues ourselves rather that coming before the throne of grace. This is troubling because our do-it-ourselves solutions don’t work. Forgive us for not accessing Your throne of grace, that awaits us, and that You have paid for so deeply. You have created us for fellowship—that we might chose to love You and that You could in return, bless us. When we forget to com to You, when we dismiss Your throne of grace and substitute our own solutions for it, then we cheat You of fellowship. And we cheat ourselves of blessings. Forgive us.

We need a wake-up call. Call us to Your throne. Open our eyes to see that our own solutions are not as good as Yours. Cause us to yearn for the best. Give us a child’s heart to show You what is going on in our lives. Help us to be like the child that finds a dying fish on the beach…and runs to the father or mother, who quickly saves the fish by putting it back in the water. What joy the child experiences from being a part of the solution, yet allowing the parent to define and implement the solution.

We need a wake-up call. Our nation is crumbling. Open our eyes to see it, come to You in prayer, and petition You for the solution. Our leaders are under attack: in government, in business, in finance, in entertainment, in every aspect of our lives. Raise up an army of prayer warriors to petition You for Your solutions. Help us to fight in the prayer room. Help us to acknowledge that this is a spiritual battle. Show us how to behave accordingly.

Grant us a sense of great urgency for our nation. Move us to be diligent in our prayers. Place leaders on our hearts. Some of them are hidden from view, making decisions but not having a title. May they not be overlooked. Give us prayers for each of them. May we bring them to You by name!

• State legislators and officials
• Community leaders
• Those in education, including teachers
• Parents who lead their families
• Business owners, executives, and managers
• Our favorite entertainers and their managers
• Ourselves

Father, You have given us autonomy to make our own decisions—free will. Thank You. Show us how to wield Your Word, such that it protects our decision making processes. You have given us authority over our thoughts, words and actions. Show us how to put on the whole armor of God (Eph. 6:10-18), that we may remain whole soldiers, effective in battle.

In Jesus’ Name.

Please consider continuing this prayer here:
Prayer No. 2: For U.S. Leaders and Those in Authority.

***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/

For artists and entertainers

***That artists and entertainers avoid debauchery, pornography, perversion and drunkenness in their craft.

I Corinthians 6:9-20
9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,10 Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. 11 And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.12 All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.

13 Meats for the belly, and the belly for meats: but God shall destroy both it and them. Now the body is not for fornication, but for the Lord; and the Lord for the body. 14 And God hath both raised up the Lord, and will also raise up us by his own power. 15 Know ye not that your bodies are the members of Christ? shall I then take the members of Christ, and make them the members of an harlot? God forbid.

16 What? know ye not that he which is joined to an harlot is one body? for two, saith he, shall be one flesh. 17 But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit. 18 Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body. 19 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? 20 For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.

Please pray with me:

Heavenly Father,
You have clearly shown us what is honorable and what is not. Thank You. You have set the standard fr our own good and the protection of our bodies, our families, our honorability and our position before You. Thank You.

In this nation, many decision makers in our entertainment industry have proceeded in outright rebellion to Your Word. …and we have not taken this battle to our prayer rooms. Forgive us. Many have watched the decline of the entire entertainment industry permeate every aspect of our lives. We have watched as our youth have become infected with sights, sounds, and enticements to participate in behavior that our entertainment industry has birthed …and we have not prayed, we have not stood up on behalf of Your standards, and we have even brought the rebellion into our homes. Forgive us.

Show us the path to change. Open our eyes to be repulsed and disgusted with the sexual addictions and indecency that has saturated our lives, online, on billboards, in stores, everywhere we go. Forgive us for becoming numb to what we know in our spirit is immoral, unethical, and indecent.

Cause us to rise up in prayer. Cause prayers to flow from our hearts. Prayers of confession, and prayers of repentance. Father, may we embrace these as gifts of Your grace. Father, our decision making has proceeded without You, and without the wisdom that You offer.

Give us a heart to reach out to those involved in the entertainment industry with Your Truth and give them a heart to hear it and courage to respond.

Father, You are the Creator and You gave us a spirit to create. Fill our artists, and musicians, our writers and painters, fill our artistic communities with the wonder of nature and open our eyes to the beauty that You have give us to guide us, lead us and develop our artistic sensibilities. Fill us with honorable ideas that would tantalize the public and draw them closer to You. Fill our hearts with joy through engaging Your guidance and Your Spirit to lead us in the development of our craft.

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/

For American textbooks to honor and reflect our godly heritage

***That American textbooks would honor and reflect this godly heritage of our country..

Proverbs 22:28
Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set.

Please pray with me:

Heavenly Father,
Thank You for the USA. Thank You for the rich heritage that embraces a past of looking to You for guidance. Thank You that we have this heritage that proclaimed, “In God We Trust.” You have been our trust, and You have been our protection. You have made us great and caused us to prosper.

We have abandoned You. Forgive us. We have rested and celebrated our own accomplishment. We have strayed from the principles of justice, and we have redefined our society in direct defiance to the guidance of Your Word. Forgive us. Father, we are now teaching these new definitions to children and youth in our schools. We are teaching them falsehoods, we are proliferating that which is in defiance to Your Truths. Forgive us. We are a rebellious nation. Help us change.

Father, show us the path to bring back our textbooks to align with Your Word. We have tried our own programs, "No Child Left Behind" and now "Common Core.” Neither align with Your Word. Forgive us for not appealing to You for guidance. Forgive us, Your church, for not seeking You diligently on this matter. Forgive us for not standing up and speaking, in the public realm, when we have had opportunity, or when You have directed us. Forgive us for being silent. Show us a better way.

Father, raise up voices to speak Truth. Show us the path to find opportunity and lead those in position of change. that our schools are in trouble. Give us the words to redirect our path to return to You. Grant us a tenacity to stand our ground and speak with intelligent persuasion. May our lives clearly demonstrate that what we say is credible, reliable, and beneficial.

Father, let us pour out our hearts before You. Cause parents to rise up. Where they have expected the government to raise their children, may they no long be silent. Open their eyes to see the result. May there be an uproar in prayer closets across our nation. May these people unite to demand change in a manner that pleases You, and that brings others to the conclusion that You have the best way. Open their hearts to want what is “best.”

We need Your help where our schools are concerned. Our textbooks are alarmingly and openly rebellious. Show us the path to return to Your Truth rather than our own.

Hear our prayer,

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/

That companies in America would flourish, No. 1

***That companies in America would flourish with new creativity, and practice honorable work ethics.

Proverbs 22:29
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? He shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.

Please pray with me:

Heavenly Father,
Thank You for this day and this nation. Thank You for the enormous blessings that You have poured out over this country. We have been a home to free trade and competitive markets. We see this waning as regulation continues to crush and stress our economic growth. Father the recession has been onerous.

Yet, small businesses have, historically, brought us out of recessions. Would you equip us with a flourish of activity? A flourish of creativity? Would government agencies, federal and local, support the growth of the small business…by Your hand? Would you grant us a lobby to promote and support small businesses rather than the excessive control and taxation that cripples them?

For these small business owners, give us a heart to operate in accordance with Your Word. Give us a heart for honesty, integrity and insight into business practices that bless You and that You can bless. May these practices permeate not only our business outreach, but also employees, the manner in which they are treated, and that each employee receive fair compensation for his or her work. Press us, the small business community, to accomplish this and to desire it for our employees. May there be, once again, a sense of loyally to the business because of the honorably that is found there.

Father, may we once again return to an awareness and proclamation that this is One Nation Under God. May we be aware, and may we proclaim that we can be prosperous if we turn to You. Show us this path, for businesses, employees, and those in government that impact the growth of the U.S. economy.

Give us all insights on what will be successful and what is dishonorable. Show us the path to return to You and strengthen us, all of us, that we may once again stand before Your throne of grace.

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/

For godly counsel and God-fearing advisers for those in authority, No. 1

***That those in authority in our nation would be given godly counsel and God-fearing advisors.

Proverbs 24:6
6 For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors there is safety.

Please pray with me:

Heavenly Father,
Thank You for the day and for each person who has taken a position of authority, including our government, our schools, and our churches. I have trusted them to make godly decisions, but I have not prayed for their godly counsel. I have not asked for Your protection. Forgive me.

Father, these people must be barraged by the enemy. There must be defining chatter to them all day long. People with second agendas, self-serving, and desirous of influence. Protect these men and women. Give them discernment to the motivations of the people who approach them. Grant them a heart to serve, that they may stand before You, on that day, when they are called to make account.

Separate those individuals who would serve as godly advisors. Bring together an army of godly men and women, who are filled with godly counsel. May Your Spirit be upon them and may they hear clearly and advise soundly.

Raise up prayer warriors to cover those in authority with Your protection. I ask this also for their families. Protect their families and their contributions and presence to their spouses and children, so that they are not distracted when it is time make decisions.

May they recognize wise counsel, and treasure Your “wisdom from above.” May it be clear to them what is the direction that would be pleasing to You, and in the best interest of those who will be affected by their decisions. There are many who will administer these decisions. Grant them wisdom as well. And may this nation, once again be pleasing in Your sight.

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/

For our American Youth, No. 1

***That American Youth would respect authority and practice accountability.

1 Tim 4:12
Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

Please pray with me:

Heavenly Father,

Thank You for our young people and their resilience. Thank You for their eagerness to bring change and desire to contribute. Father, they seek meaning in their lives, and they seek to make a difference. Thank You for them.

Our youth seem to have become wayward, disrespectful. But I must ask, have we shown them this path? Have we been wayward to Your Word and disrespectful of You and of them? Have we been dismissive to their calls to help, to contribute? Father, as we have turned our back to You, they have turned their back to us. Forgive us. Turn us around —all of us.

Show us how to set an example for our youth. Open our eyes to be keenly aware that our words, ways—our actions are being watched with great curiosity. Help us to live our lives, realizing that we are teaching our youth. Open our hearts to include them in our daily work and conversation. Give us a heart to reach out to them and be genuinely interested in their day, their challenges and their solutions, not just to their concerns, but to ours as well. Show us how to connect with them in meaningful ways.

You bring us to accountability; all of us. We will all stand before You and be held accountable for our actions, our thoughts, and our words. May we all live accordingly. Father, how can youth respect authority, if we aren’t respectful to Your authority? Help us to be accountable to You and to them! Show us this path for your church to practice accountability to each other and include the youth in that. Show us how to become solid, servant leaders and set the path, that our youth may see it, experience the results.

May our youth delve into Your Word and find Truth. May they have a heart to embrace it and value it. May they seek Your wisdom and hold it high esteem—as priceless. Father, please raise up leaders among our youth who will show the way. Please raise up “connectors” that will bridge the gap between themselves, their friend, and the older generations. Draw us together and show us the path. May all of us be diligent as we look to the time when we will stand before You and be held accountable.

In Jesus’ Name.

Please consider this prayer for our American Youth: http://ernestprays.blogspot.com/2016/06/for-our-american-youth-no-2.html

***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/

Our Judges, Ten Commandments, Teachings of Christ, No. 1

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

Psalm 19:7-11(KJV)
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,
Thank You for this day and for Your graciousness in the U.S. Father, we have turned our back on Your Word, Your guidance with regard to the teachings of Christ. Many people have banned together to remove the 10 Commandments from sight and Your church has not banned together to stop this movement to irradiate any reference to You from our land. Yet, I fear that Your judgement is imminent—at the door.

Forgive us where we have fallen short. Forgive us when the principles of Your Word have been vehemently disregarded and we have not made our voice known. Forgive us when we have not come to You in prayer and prayed fervently for those who oppose You in utter rebellion.

Our judges have valued the desires of the people rather than the foundation of our Constitution. Forgive us when we have not supported those in the fight. Show us how to do so. Move in the hearts of this people, that we would see the value of Your Commandments and the value of the teachings of Christ. Move in the lives of true believers to demonstrate that these truths have set us free.

Father, work in the lives of Your Church to come before You, regularly, to uphold this nation. There are unprecedented weather patterns that have not been seen before. People are in dire situations and many have lost their families. So many people are starting over. May there be people there with Your Word, that this nation can start anew and again proclaim that we are One Nation Under God.

Those who minister to the hurting, those in urgent need —may they carry with them the Gospel of Christ. May they offer the spiritual food that saves the soul, and the drink of Living Water that is Christ Jesus.

Raise us up; those who believe. Move in our hearts and press us to rise up and take heed of our nation. Raise us up as an army of prayer warriors to fight these battles for our moral definition and our cultural direction. May Your Church win over the souls the enemy has taken, one at a time. Grant us unceasing prayer on behalf of the souls of this nation. Fill our hearts with compassion for the individual and horror of the proliferation of rebellion and evil.

Father, when we stand before you, may our account be clear on this matter. Press us to fulfill our obedience to Your will for us. Show us the path to commit every part of our will to Your purposes. And may the hearts of those around us see Truth and seek Him, Jesus Christ: the Way, the Truth, the Life.

In Jesus’ Name.

Please also consider this prayer For our Judges, Ten Commandments, Teaching of Christ, No. 2

***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/

For our Families, God’s Word and Worship

***That families would read their Bibles and attend worship services together.

Colossians 3:2
2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.

Please pray with me:

Heavenly Father,
Thank You for this day and thank You for Your Word. Thank You that You receive us and that Your Word tells us so. Thank You that You are the True Living God.

Our nation has trusted in ourselves rather that You. We have trusted in our own words and judgement and turned away from Your Word. Forgive us. It has not worked and we are still hungry for truth, thirsty for justice. We have not been able to fill the emptiness within us. Thank You.

Father, grant us a desire to connect with You and to know what You have for us. Plant within us that this need to connect with You and direct us to Your Living Word. Open our eyes to Your Word and may we delight in the messages that You have for us. Open our understanding that what we see may be relevant. May Your Word draw us in and hold us fascinated that the God of all creation has sent us a message. Show each individual that it is personally for them.

You created families. Thank You. May they be drawn together with Your Word as the center. Unite families through Your Word. May there be games of memorization, enjoyment in reciting, proclaiming, and simply loving You through the Bible. Establish patterns and habits within us to daily seek You through the Bible.

Father, the world summons us, and does so with great tenacity. Help us to prioritize our thinking so that the things above take precedent over the things on earth. Life draws us in, but so does the enemy. Give us discernment.

Jesus, You fought temptation with Scripture. Thank You for Your example. Holy Spirit, show us how learn and memorize Your Word to fight temptation. May it be so sweet in our hearts and minds that we love You, love Your Word and are drawn to obedience so strongly that we disengage from anything that prevents us from coming before You daily.

Through You Word, may we find Your holiness. May it be mesmerizing. May we be fixated on Your wonder, Your purity and Your love for us, and may it bring us to worship. Show us the path to be excited to worship the Most High God. May families be strengthened by reading the Bible together, and worship You as a family. May this be a part of their identity that they value and may it be established as a life long habit that never wanes.

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/

That the media would report facts without bias, No. 1

***That those in the media would report facts without any bias.

2 Thess 2:30
Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;

Please pray with me:

Heavenly Father,
You are Truth and You cannot lie. Thank You that You are for us. Your Word is Truth. Jesus Christ, You are the Way, the Truth and the Life.

John 14:6
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Thank You that You do not swiftly cast us away. Thank You that You beckon us to come to You and ask for help in time of need. Father, our nation is in dire need of Your help. Hear our prayers.

Father, we have become a nation that loves sensation. Forgive us. Our media has brought about a fixation on our senses. We have been drawn in and have not prayed to stop it, or even attempted to reel in the barrage of bias messaging through advertising. It is everywhere. Even our newscasts feed our desire for entertainment—to indulge ourselves through our senses. We ignore the facts and fixate on our desire to be entertained. Forgive us.

Proverbs 6:16-19
These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.

So much of the media in our nation has gone off course. Forgive us for not praying. Father, raise up honest journalism that reports without bias. Raise up leaders in the media communities that desire the proliferation of truth, integrity and dignity. Give these leaders position and the clout to set the bar high as a standard for reporting.

Father, we have given up Truth for opinion and opinion is reported as truth. Forgive us for the times when sensationalism gave way to unbias reporting. Forgive us when the retraction of a lie was intentionally hidden. We have stolen from people by using the media to promote self-interest. Father, how shall we respond to bias reporting? Raise up watch-dog groups that would promote truth.

In this nation, may we be lovers of truth. Show us our part to cleanse ourselves from our propensity to indulge in sensationalism. Raise up an army that would promote honest journalism and give us tools and means to thwart the dishonest media. Turn the hearts of those who have promoted their own agendas. Some reporters have published lies - to promote their careers. Draw them to repentance. Guide their hearts to love truth and to report what is decent and in good order.

Many leaders in companies, in the media industry promote their personal agendas, rather than truth. They have encouraged those who work for them to go beyond the facts. They have promoted the agendas of politicians, big business, and knowingly supported dishonest publications. Call them to love truth. Give them a heart to repent.

Raise up a demand for the facts from the media in the USA. Draw us to love truth, to speak up and to defend honest reporting and to do our part when the media misleads and misguides. Show us our part to bring our nation back to honoring You and strengthen us for the journey.

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/

Hollywood, Negative Influences, Media Creations, No. 1

***That those in Hollywood would be convicted of any negative influences of their media creations.

Colossians 3: 5-8
5 Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry: 6 For which things' sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience: 7 In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them. 8 But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.

Please pray with me:

Heavenly Father,
Thank You for all the media madness that has gripped our technological nation. It has made information so readily available. We have news and entertainment at our disposal 24/7. Which is which? It’s hard to tell sometimes.

The substance of entertainment has nose-dived as we observe what comes out of Hollywood, by and large. I have seen this. I have witnessed the degradation of television which fills the eyes and minds of our youth, in disgust, I turned away. But I have not prayed. I have not prayed for those who make this visual and aural filth. I have not prayed for those who sell it, or for those who indulge in it. Forgive me. Lead my prayers.

Father, intimacy has been abandoned in favor of public indecency. Help Lord. Restore to us the values of modesty and intimacy, carefully protected. Women have become so immodest—and cry “Foul” when they are treated poorly. Forgive us. “Hollywood” has leached onto our immodesty, our poor treatment of women, of each other. As a culture, and as a nation, we have sought what is more and more of a spectacle.

It seems that Your Church has turned its head in disgust and responded with judgement. Turn us around. Show us the result of having abandoned these people who hunger and thirst after genuine care and love. Give us a heart for those around us who are so desperate for love that they would sell the only thing they think they have…their bodies.

Hollywood has take advantage of the failures in our culture. So many have made movies that teach indecent behavior to our youth, and it has become so commonplace that our nation accepts the unacceptable as “normal”. Forgive us. Open the eyes and ears of every person in Hollywood as to the ramifications of their “creations” …

Father, our language has become filthy with insinuations of sexual misconduct as a common day occurrence. Modesty has been abandoned for indecency. We accept it as part of the world that You warned us about, rather than ministering to these people who need to know about Your love for them. How can we reverse this?

Open the eyes of those who engage in these activities. Let them see what people, especially our youth, have taken from their creations. Open the hearts of Your Church to seek these people out and proclaim Your genuine love for them. Give us a directive, a mandate, push us, drive us—fill us with compassion—that we take it to these souls, whom You love and proclaim that You are God who cares, loves, and redeems.

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/

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Our Schools, Teachers and Administrators

***That teachers and administrators would be open to God’s Word in our schools.

1 John 5:2
2 By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments.

Please pray with me:

Heavenly Father,
Thank You for Your love and thank You, Jesus, for Your example on how to demonstrate Your Love. Holy Spirit, You lead and direct us to fill our lives with obedience and the desire to keep God’s commandments. Hear this prayer for our schools, the teachers and the administrators.

Father, we have, as a nation, sent our children to schools and allowed the government to mandate how they run. I have not prayed diligently for our schools or those who run them. I have not been diligent is praying for teachers and those who prepare them for professional service. Forgive me.

Father, why do teachers choose the profession? These individuals have a heart to help students, to change lives. We don’t pay them enough for their motivation to be anything else. The school systems have not maintained order and so often the environment is not conducive to learning. Forgive us and raise up prayer warriors for our teachers, administrators, for the children, and for our future. Forgive us for the assumptions we have made as we send our children to school. Raise us up with a voice to bring change to our schools that reflect biblical values. Show us the path to bring Your Word back into the day of each child. Father, may Your Word be read again in every classroom.

Touch our children and give them a heart to learn about Truth. Miraculously give parents a heart and a discipline to participate in the education of their children. Give them a voice, a message, and a determination to oversee the schools where their children attend and schools in their neighborhoods. Raise up voices and leaders to have an impact to support quality, Bible-based education in the U.S.

Father, choose people and press them to run for the Board of Education in their communities. Engage true servants to bring light and process to improve the educational facilities where they live. Give them messages that would build support and a path to bring light into the school systems. Raise up encouragers for the teachers who daily toil to help change the lives of our children, our future.

May the hearts of teachers rise up and may they find creative ways to teach Truth. Truth about the origin of our national history, our early leaders and their faith, truth about You, truth about our culture. Father, our culture has changed so much and we, as a nation, have ceased from seeing value in our children, Our future seems to have been reduced to our day and we have lost a vision for our future and the role that our children will play. Forgive us and restore our vision. Bring a deep sense of responsibility to You on this matter.

Restore and protect a love of children, their well being and safety to our teachers and administrators. In every school system, cause a unity of purpose to be surrounded by Your Word and protected by Your Might. Secure these facilities, physically, emotionally, intellectually and spiritually, that a desire for righteousness, as YOU define it can be planted and can grow, nurtured by Your Spirit.

May everyone involved: parents, children, teachers, staff, administrators, superintendents, Boards of Education, the local, state and federal government - may every person unite on this matter and bring us a resolve to restore our schools and teaching to embrace the principles of Your Word. Father, there are many of us, who have turned our backs on the education systems in our communities. Turn us around. Raise up a desire to become active. May every person be accountable to You and fulfill those actions that would bring our schools in alignment with Your Word.

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/



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Judges and Supreme Court Justices, No. 1

***That our judges and Supreme Court justices would adjudicate with godly wisdom.

Proverbs 29:2
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

Please pray with me:

Heavenly Father,
Thank You for this nation that was founded on the desire for justice as defined by godly wisdom. Your Word tells us You are Holy and You hate injustice. May we seek You for the wisdom that brings justice as You define it.

We have sets of people, our Supreme Court justices, who set the laws of our land. They have not protected the rights of all people. They have had the last word in redefining marriage, in the separation of “church and state” … Father, we have not prayed for them as we should. Forgive us. We have not prayed for the direction of our nation and I have watched from the sideline and not participated, even in the privacy of prayer. Forgive me.

I bring these justices before You and the enormity of their decisions. They need Your godly wisdom. Your Word tells us to treasure wisdom.

Psalms 19:7
The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple

May our judges and justices have an insatiable hunger for Your wisdom. May they throw relativism out and seek You. Furnish them with Your Word and may it feed their souls. May they understand that they lack wisdom in and of themselves and may the diligently seek You.

James 1:5
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Father, may this be their prayer. Open their eyes to the fact that they will stand before You at the end of their days. Impress upon them to seek You that they may stand without shame, knowing they have been diligent. Establish within each heart that they are incapable, truly, they are inept without You, the Founder of True Wisdom.

Delight their hearts with Your Word. May they lavish in it, read it, and delight in it. May the fascination of Your Word so entice them that they seek You in every decision that they make. May each one find relationship with You that is foundational to living and may they seek Your help in their daily walk.

Father, press upon these men and women that their decisions are grave. Press upon them the gravity of their work and may they understand that they are weak, inept, and flawed. May the light of Christ, The Living Word, be their fortress, their wisdom and the foundation of their decisions.

Bring many Spirit-filled believers around them to pray, support and encourage each one of these men and women, and may they have rest and peace, knowing that they serve the Most High God in their work for this nation.

In Jesus’ Name.



Please consider this second prayer for our judges and Supreme Court Justices.



***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/



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City, State and National Leaders, No. 1

***That our city, state and national leaders would be presented with the Gospel and loving Christian witness.

Romans 10:14
“How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?”

Please pray with me:

Father in heaven,
Gracious and glorious are You, the God of the universe. You are ever present, all knowing, and all powerful. You hold our existence. Father, Your Word tells that the battle is not against flesh and blood.

Ephesians 6:12
12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

May believers confess and repent of our failure to cover these officials in prayer. May we take ownership that You have given us the tools to fight for right and we have failed to use them to ensure the government of our land is protected. Forgive us. Raise us up in prayer and encourage us. Flood our minds daily with prayers for these officials. And at every level of government, may we surround them with Your witness that the Gospel is true and that You, our loving God, will hear our prayers. Encourage and strengthen us for this battle.

Our government leaders are all under attack. The enemy, Satan, wants the power and control that these servants wield from their offices. Protect them from the thoughts and motivations that the enemy would put in their minds. May the filth of these enticements be a disgusting taste in the minds of these leaders. Father, when they make decisions, fill their mind with the goodness of Your direction. May they see a better way. And then, grant them the strength to do the right thing.

Please find ways to demonstrate to them that You are Truth, that You are the self-existent, ever-present, all knowing God and they will stand before You for every thought, word and action that they have, speak or take. Strike down self-serving motivations! May this change and this strength within them cause them to wonder. As they see other officials at every level of government making better decisions, may they wonder. May they question their thoughts and decisions and desire a better way…Your way.

Grant these men and women an insatiable hunger and thirst to do “right” …may it startle them, may it perplex their mind and open their heart. And in that moment of openness may there be Your Word, Your Gospel, Your Love. Send an experience of Your presence to them in a way that they may believe. Would it be a loving testimony of a Christian witness? Would it be multiple experiences? Then pile them on!

Father, have mercy. These people are under such attack. Raise up an army of believers who will plead Your Word and Your protection over these public servants. May they quickly become servants of the Most High God. Father, use these people to change our land. Show us this path.

In Jesus’ Name.



Please also consider this prayer for City, State and National Leaders, No. 2.

***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/

Protection for Service Men and Women

***That God would protect our service men and women both home and abroad.

Proverbs 3:5-6
5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Please pray with me:

Heavenly Father,
It is necessary to have a militia and to protect our nation, which You have been so faithful to protect throughout our history. Were we not founded as “One nation under God”?

Truly, You have been with this nation and with those who have served to protect these freedoms which we enjoy. Thank You. In the major wars of the earth, You have been with us and with our men and women in arms. Thank You. You have given wisdom to those in power who have called upon Your Name. Thank You.

Father in heaven, we have turned from You and gone our own way. We have turned our back on Your provision and Your ways. Forgive us. We have not revered the freedoms that so many died to secure. We have not treasured freedom in Christ. Father we have turned our back on You and in doing so, one this nation. We have abandoned those who serve in the armed forces. We have taken our freedoms for granted, forgetting that these gifts are from You. Forgive us.

We put the lives of those who protect us at risk in our folly to follow our own desires and forsake Your Word. Forgive us. Cause us to repent. Press us, and pester us that we repent.

Father, for those in the service, who protect our nation, I ask Your specific presence upon them .May they be cognizant that they are not alone, that there is a God of Creation who knows them, cares for them, and desires relationship with them. Cause Your Word to proliferate in the lives of these men and women. May the Light of Christ flood their hearts and minds and may they fall at Your feet to say, “Help Lord!”.

For those who know You, grant them words of hope and encouragement. Make them salty! And may those who see them be genuinely curious. Give words to Your servants, Father may all these in the service follow You - leave not one behind! May they be commissioned for the Kingdom of Christ.

There are so many infiltrations that have permeated our service branches that are antithetical to Your Word. Father, cause those false gods, those false religions, to be silent, to be irradiated from within the services. Those who seek to silence the Truth, may they turn from their wicked ways and embrace Jesus Christ, the Way, the Truth and the Life. And if they will not do so, strip them of hope, of courage, and desire. Cause them to come to confusion, to be exposed and to be taken down.

Protect the service men and women with Your mighty hand. Plant peace within them and may they find courage that is beyond their understanding. Make them diligent to protect and save our nation. Father, may those of us who have forsaken them, and taken their work for granted, cause us to repent.

I ask that the U.S. change our ways to see the plight of the veteran and to reach out and care for those who are back home and suffer. Prick our consciousness that we may repent of our past misdeeds. As these men and women have secured us, may we turn and secure them in their latter years.

Hear my prayer, 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/

For God-fearing, Accountable Leaders of Action, No. 1

***That our leaders would be god-fearing and recognize that they are accountable to Him for each decision and act.

Proverbs 9:10
10“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

Please pray with me:

Heavenly Father,
I bow humbly before You, grateful for the sacrifice of Jesus Christ that I may come before You. I don’t have any merit of my own. I am a sinner. Even when I have been covered by the blood of Christ, I have not prayed for our leaders and nation as I should. I know that You commanded me to do so, but I have not made it a habit. Forgive me and show me the path to repent—to do my part.

You have mandated that all of us, every person, will be held accountable for his or her actions and decisions. We will even be held accountable for our very thoughts. Thank You. Fill us with fear that we may live carefully and accountably. Show us how to think and live, that on that day, we can stand with confidence that Jesus Christ, the Author and Finisher of our faith; that He has brought us through. Fill us with confidence that through Christ, it is possible.

Father, our leaders are barraged by influencers. Grant them discernment to understand the motivations of those with agendas that seek to influence them. Grant them a vision for the ramifications of their actions and decisions for the long-term…not just for those who will be affected by the decisions, but when they stand before You on the day of their accountability.

Fill them with the “Fear of the Lord”…may it cause them to seek a pure heart and to seek Your will. May they not pass up an opportunity to build trust with those who are relying on them. May they put their trust in You so that they may be found trustworthy and realize that You are also relying on them. May they seek and receive the wherewithal to be honorable before You and have the faith that You will provide.

Band those who would be accountable together…that they may set the example of how You want our leaders to act. May they demonstrate to others that You are the True and Living God and Father, prosper them with Your grace, that others would join. Give these people the love of Christ - that is sacrificial. Build up trust in Your path that they walk by the Spirit.

Encourage them in the hard times, and may they encourage each other and know that You have called them to this time and place and that You will be with them through the consequences of their actions. May they act accordingly and be granted the peace that passes all understanding.

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/