PRAYING

. . . for Godly civil leaders!

Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved (1 Tim. 2:1-4).

Holy God, we are saddened by corrupt political leaders. Where are Christian leaders? Praying officials? Major corporations cave in to social organizations demanding that they endorse sinful actions unthinkable a generation ago. Our nation has not simply slipped, it has fallen headlong into an abyss of iniquity. We, Your people, are partly to blame. We have disregarded Your command to pray for our leaders. We have ignored the spiritual nature and ethics of companies operating in our city as if their sometimes iniquitous actions were in some neutral zone that didn't impact the moral climate of our town. We want others to run for the school board and campaign for seats on the town council. Our city is compromised. Often, our churches are completely unengaged as salt and light. Our people see little connection between their work location and their faith. Give us leaders who do not merely act religious, but evidence deep faith rooted in timeless values. You protected Daniel within Babylon's government. Give godly men uncommon favor, even with enemies. Make them notorious for integrity. When the righteous rule, it goes well with the city! Amen.