Prayer for Wisdom for Public Officials

Day 28 (October 21, 2008)

Exemplary Lives

A nation’s leaders must lead first by example.

Scripture for Reflection and Preparation (HCSB)

1 Timothy 2:1-4

“1 First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, 2 for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.  3 This is good, and it pleases God our Savior, 4 who wants everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.”

Proverbs 31:3-9

“3 Don't spend your energy on women or your efforts on those who destroy kings.  4 It is not for kings, Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine or for rulers [to desire] beer.  5 Otherwise, they will drink, forget what is decreed, and pervert justice for all the oppressed.  6 Give beer to one who is dying, and wine to one whose life is bitter.  7 Let him drink so that he can forget his poverty and remember his trouble no more.  8 Speak up for those who have no voice, for the justice of all who are dispossessed.  9 Speak up, judge righteously, and defend the cause of the oppressed and needy.”

Proverbs 14:34

“34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.”

Preparation

• Praise God for who He is
• Confess your sinfulness and need for cleansing
• Allow His Spirit to draw you near
• Listen as He speaks to you

Petition (ask God to…)

• Convince public officials that their lives should be above reproach
• Call godly men and women to run for public office
• Lead churches to minister to men and women in public office
• Cause those whose lives are a disgrace to the nation to leave office
• Restrain Satan from having an evil influence over public officials
• Help the nation to elect men and women with exemplary lives
• Help public officials understand how the example of their lives influences others

Thanksgiving

• Thank God for hearing you
• Trust that God is at work to accomplish His will

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