In seasons like this, it is easy to become frustrated with the corruption, inaction, and incompetence we observe in government. It is not just in the United States either. While we as Americans have the right and duty to vote, the Apostle Paul instructed Timothy “That, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; for kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty” (in 1 Timothy 2:1-2). We cannot ignore who the ruler was during that time…it was Nero!
To walk honestly in the Word of God, we must recognize that grumbling about our leaders is a sin (1 Corinthians 10:10, Philippians 2:14); however, praying for them is a command (1 Timothy 2:1-2). Knowing what or how to pray can be challenging. There is no better prayer than one that begins in the Word of God. Find what God’s Word has to say and meditate upon it. We must pray for the Lord to work in the lives of our nation’s leaders.
To aid in this, we have created a list of 21 Bible Prayers for Government Leaders. Each day of this 21-day prayer calendar provides a specific prayer emphasis from Scripture. You can print off a copy HERE or download it to your device. Additionally, we will post one request and the Scripture every day until election day in the United States. Join us in praying for our leaders and our nation. (Be sure to follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X). We ask that you read the Scriptures, pray, and encourage others to do likewise. We also made Scott’s Book, The Need of Our Nation, available HERE at no cost to you. May God be with His people and with this nation.
“The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will” (Proverbs 21:1).
21 Bible Prayers for Government Leaders:
- Pray for our leaders to be open to the gospel (1 Timothy 2:1-4).
- Pray for God to keep them from wickedness (Proverbs 16:12).
- Pray for leaders to defend the needy (Psalm 72:4-5, 12-14).
- Pray that God will give them wisdom and surround them with wise counselors (James 1:5, Proverbs 24:5-6).
- Pray for them to promote the diligent (Proverbs 22:28).
- Pray for them to humble themselves (Proverbs 16:5, 18-19).
- Pray for God to protect them from wicked influences (Proverbs 25:5).
- Pray they will lead in repentance (Jonah 3:1-10).
- Pray they will learn to bring the nation’s needs before the Lord (2 Kings 19:8-19).
- Pray that we will have the right attitude toward our leaders (1 Samuel 24:9-11, 1 Peter 2:13-17, Titus 3:1-2).
- Pray for leaders to judge righteously (Psalm 72:1-3).
- Pray that they will courageously stand for life (Psalm 139:13, Isaiah 44:24, Proverbs 24:11).
- Pray for protection for the leader’s family (Deuteronomy 17:17, 1 Kings 11:1-6).
- Pray that they will love and obey God’s Word (Deuteronomy 17:18-20, Joshua 1:7-9).
- Pray that they punish evildoers (Romans 13:1-4).
- Pray that they will turn away from foolish counsel (1 Kings 12:8-14, Proverbs 13:20; 25:5).
- Pray for them to reward good works (Romans 13:2-3).
- Pray that God will keep them from corruption and greed (Deuteronomy 17:16-17, 1 Timothy 6:10).
- Pray for God to protect them from enemies (2 Kings 11).
- Pray for them to suppress wickedness (Proverbs 20:26, 28).
- Pray for individuals who will speak the truth courageously to rulers (Daniel 3:8-30, Acts 4).
Print out this list and place it on your wall, desk, or in your Bible to guide you in prayer for our leaders.
