Prayer for Wisdom for Public Officials

Day 29 (October 22, 2008)

Good Decisions

Wisdom is an indispensable component for responsible leadership.

Scripture for Reflection and Preparation (HCSB)

1 Peter 2:13-17

“13 Submit to every human institution because of the Lord, whether to the Emperor as the supreme authority, 14 or to governors as those sent out by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good.  15 For it is God's will that you, by doing good, silence the ignorance of foolish people.  16 As God's slaves, live as free people, but don't use your freedom as a way to conceal evil.  17 Honor everyone.  Love the brotherhood.  Fear God.  Honor the Emperor.”

Proverbs 2:6-8

“6 For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.  7 He stores up success for the upright; He is a shield for those who live with integrity 8 so that He may guard the paths of justice and protect the way of His loyal followers.”

James 1:5

“5 Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without criticizing, and it will be given to him.”

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…)

• Give our public officials wisdom to make good decisions
• Burden the churches to share their values with public officials
• Help our public officials seek out godly counsel before they make decisions
• Help you communicate your concerns regularly with your elected representatives
• Raise up people in your church who will help your church communicate with public officials
• Help public officials understand the importance of biblical values
• Expose ungodly influences in public officials

Thanksgiving

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

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