That those in the media would resist manipulation, pressure, and the fear of man. No. 2

*** That those in the media wold resist manipulation, pressure, and the fear of man.

Proverbs 29:23-25
23 A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit. 24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not. 25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.

Please pray with me:

Heavenly Father,

You are the ultimate communicator. You know the very hairs on our heads as well as our thoughts, our failings and our successes. You communicate with us through so many venues: Your Word, Your creation, people that are around us, and through the toil of our daily lives. Thank You.

Now we live in a time when technology has developed to give us means to communicate quickly with each other. Many people have developed their careers and even their lives around our ability to communicate through various means. We are pelted by their messages at every turn. As a nation, our freedom of speech has been abused because we have chosen not to proceed with wisdom and sound judgement. We have become a nation where self-regulation, self-control, self-management has gone amuck. Forgive us. We need Your help.

We are tempted to blame the media for their lack of judgement, but it seems this is a problem with our society as a whole and the media is merely reflecting who we have become. Truly, we have become a society that manipulates our surroundings and those in it to achieve our selfish desires. We have become a society that pressures and threatens to get what we want. Somehow we justify our actions. Forgive us. We need Your help.

Father, as a nation, we have chosen to desire power and influence, perhaps at all costs. Even our children engage target, tease, and threaten their fellow students. We have an industry around bullying which permeates many if not every area of our society. Forgive us; we need Your help.

Raise up values within us that honor You and honor each other. Grant us judgement to value that which uplifts, edifies, and transforms for the better. Grant us strength that we can stand up to manipulation and pressure. Rebuild our hearts to search Your Word that we can dismiss the fear of man from influencing us in unhealthy directions.

Father, may we value humility once again. May we humble ourselves before You and seek Your face and Your presence. Lead us and teach us to discern and wisely choose what we communicate. Change our hearts, that our minds and thoughts are controlled and that we can truly honor You in thought, word and deed. Therein shall we find safety.

We need Your help. Help us, that we may stand strong and that we may be found faithful in the day of His coming.

In Jesus’ Name.

Please consider these prayers:
That those in the media would resist manipulation, pressure, and the fear of man. No. 1
That the media would report facts without bias, No. 1
That the media would report facts without bias, No. 2:

***This prayer is 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 youth: to thirst and desire fellowship with God, No. 3

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

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

Please pray with me:

Heavenly Father,

We come on behalf of American Youth. Since the election, they have been swept by a spirit of fear. Many of Your church are making fun of them and minimizing the situation. Many of Your children are ridiculing the students, rolling their eyes and laughing... when the situation is providing incredible opportunity to demonstrate the love of Christ.

We are passing up open invitations to offer Christ as a solution. Forgive us. You are the God who says:

1 John 4:18
18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

Father, You are perfect love. Thank You. Your love overcomes fear. Thank You. You give us Your peace. You have told us so:

John 14:27
27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Thank You for Your provision of peace instead of fear. Pour out Your peace upon Your church that we may bring it to those in need. You have clearly admonished us:

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.

Forgive us:

• for ridiculing the response that students have had regarding the election.
• for reacting and pronouncing judgement without searching for opportunity to present the Gospel of Christ.
• for laughing at those who are afraid and seeking comfort.
• for not immediately taking up the weaponry You have given us and going to prayer on behalf of these individuals.
• for not finding them, listening to them, and bringing the peace You have placed within us to them.
• for diminishing their pain and gloating over their loss.

Convict us of our error and redirect our thinking.

Father, it seems that many in Your church are still infants in our soldier training. Grow us, mature us, and form us into an army of the Gospel of Christ and open our eyes that we may seize opportunity and demonstrate Your love for all people.

For these who are suffering...let us join in prayer that they would thirst for comfort from You. May the Body of Christ bring that comfort to them. Fill us with compassion for them. Show us how to embrace them in ways that honor You. Form our hearts that You may send us. Enliven our bodies that we may be excited about being sent!

Father, give us all a thirst and desire for fellowship that surrounds us with comfort, peace, and security. This is the true love that comes from You and casts out all fear.

Help us, that we may stand strong and that we may be found faithful in the day of His coming.

In Jesus’ Name.

Please also consider these prayers on this topic:
For American youth: to thirst and desire fellowship with God, No. 1
For American youth: to thirst and desire fellowship with God, No. 2


***This prayer is 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. 3

***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,

You, O God of heaven and of earth. You are Authority. Lord Jesus Christ, all things have been put under Your feet. You are Authority. Thank You. Solidify; cement our understanding that You are the seat of power in our lives, in this nation, and in the world. You—who made the heavens and the earth are the foundation of all that exists and You have fashioned this earth that we might be blessed and have relationship with You. Thank You that You are a God who is for us, who wants only good for us and who desires to have relationship with us.

You have all authority, yet You give us free will and we have authority over our actions, our words, and especially our thoughts. Yet, we are weak. Our desires take over our thoughts and our actions. We do not have the self-control to remain pure as You intended. You knew this would happen and You provided Your own Son as our substitute for our sin, that Your authority could be ours. Thank You.

Lord Jesus Christ, You have given authority to all those who believe in You:

Luke 10:19
19 Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.

We have Your authority. It is too much to understand. Nonetheless it is so. Teach us, during this tumultuous time how to use this authority that You have paid for. Give us an unction, move us, compel us to take this authority and to use for Your kingdom. We have the authority. Do we use it? Do we use it intentionally? Urgently? Help us Lord.

We are in authority, yet many of us are dormant. Many of us are paralyzed. Many of us are distracted. Forgive us.

Waken us to do Your will. We have the power and authority and keep it under our bed. Let our light so shine that others are drawn to it.

Father, we need God-fearing advisers. Our leaders need God-fearing counsel. Raise up Your choices in the eyes of our government officials to surround themselves with those to whom You have given spiritual authority. As elected officials choose their counselors, grant favor to Your choices. Align our local, state, and national leaders with God-fearing counsel from those who know Your Word.

Father, may this be a turnaround in this nation. Compel all of us, who are Yours, to become active and take a stand in the decision-making processes that direct our nation. Waken Your church to become the advisers to those who wield earthly power. Grant us relationship with those in authority over us, to become trusted. May we become known for our humility, our graciousness, our wisdom from above, and our genuine care for those around us.

Empower us. May we realize the importance of our urgent attention to this matter and seek You with great diligence to pray for our leaders, to serve with honor, and to seek You each day to use the authority and responsibility that You have given us.

Help us, that we may stand strong and that we may be found faithful in the day of His coming.

In Jesus’ Name.

Please consider these prayers:
For godly counsel and God-fearing advisers for those in authority, No. 1
For godly counsel and God-fearing advisers for those in authority, No. 2

***This prayer is 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/

Body of Christ to pray fervently for our nation and leaders, No. 3

***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,

The election is upon us. The new leaders of decision makers of our nation will be elected. We pray for these men and women who being elected, those who are in the media, and those who will make choices in the voting booth. We need Your Gguidance and discernment. We need the wisdom that is from above, that can come only from You. I ask for it.

You have blessed this nation lavishly, but we have turned from You. We have not lived according to Your Word. We have turned away from all things "godly." Forgive us and grant us a heart to repent. Give us a heart to fall before Your throne of grace. Surely we have forsaken You. Surely we have the government we deserve. We have not prayed fervently for our leaders. We have enjoyed the benefits of freedom without taking responsibility to preserve it. It's not as if our situation is a surprise. We should have expected it. Forgive me. Forgive us.

Father, we cannot make a good decision if we do not have the truthful information. Cause Truth to be presented to the American people about the background, beliefs, and integrity of the candidates who seek public office. You who know the hearts of each person, please cause that truth about each person with regard to integrity, ethics, and their personal agendas to be made public.

As we go to the polls this week, may we truly know who we are voting for. May we be diligent with our background work and realize how much is at stake. Father, compel the American people to research the entire venue on their voting dockets: national, state and local. May we seek You for clarity of choice. When we get into the voting booth, may we read and discern each item with the clarity from You. Help us to take each step seriously and see this as much more than the national election.

Unify our hearts and minds to choose wisely and in accordance with Your will. As we go to the polls, may we vote knowingly. Cause Truth about each candidate to be available to us. Father, if we vote for corruption and for those who will satisfy our own personal agendas, then we knowingly have turned from You. Help Lord. We cannot do this on our own. We do not have the wisdom or strength to do this with integrity.

James 3:14-16
14 But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth. 15 This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish. 16 For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work. 17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

Father, we have bitter envy and strife. We have contention both in our hearts and with others. However, we also have the media that does not promote Truth. Help Lord. Please, may people not go to the polls and as cattle to the slaughter, vote as they have been manipulated to do so. Please, cause Truth about the inner core of these candidates to be made public. Father, may we have ears to hear and hearts to seek You on this matter. Cause deception to fall to the ground. Give us vision to see Truth and promote it. Cause our hearts to be attuned to hear Your voice. Help Lord. Please help us.

As we go through this week of the election—may we be fervent in prayer. May we know Your will for this nation and vote accordingly.

Your Word tells us:

Deuteronomy 2:20-22
"And he changeth the times and the seasons; He removeth kings, and setteth up kings; he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding. He revealeth the deep and secret things; he knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him."

...may we accept what happens on Tuesday and seek You for our response. There is so much work to do in this nation to return to One Nation Under God. May we eagerly take on the mess we have created, knowing that You are God...knowing that You will show us the pathway to repentance. Help Lord. We cannot do this on our own.

If we vote for corruption—may we do so knowingly. That we have no excuse when we are called to account. Have mercy on the United States.

Help us, that we may stand strong and that we may be found faithful in the day of His coming.

In Jesus’ Name.

Please also consider these prayers for our nations leaders and decision makers.

***This prayer is 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/