[On Tuesdays I plan to focus the prayer on praying for our nation. Today’s prayer comes from a GiveHim15.com post from December 28, 2022.]
“For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; and the government will rest on His shoulders; and His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. There will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace, on the throne of David and over His Kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and righteousness. From then on and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will accomplish this.” (Isaiah 9:6-7)
“Eternal God, our Heavenly Father, thank You for commissioning and sending Your eternal Son into the earth to save us and the entire world! We know You love people and the world You created. Thank You, Lord Jesus, for Your willingness to be clothed in a human body. You, the eternal Word, Creator of the universe, became flesh and dwelt among humanity. Son of God, You were gifted to us, Isaiah’s ‘Child that was born’! Thank You, Holy Spirit, for Your power that brought forth a Child through Mary’s womb. Thanks, too, for our new birth in Christ!
“Christmas 2022 [found] us in a world desperately needing good news. We [continue to] pray: ‘Lord Jesus, release Your wise and wonderful counsel to Your Ekklesia [Church] in all the nations, including America. Manifest Yourself as the Governor of Your Father’s Kingdom in all spheres and aspects of life, especially in civil government. As Mighty God, release Your miraculous power to and through us as we proclaim a Third Great Awakening, a massive global harvest of people that will honor the sacrifice of Jesus. Anoint us to implement the victory of Your Cross and the empty tomb! As Eternal Father, pour out Your love and deliver us from the curse of fatherlessness in our land and in the earth. As Prince of Peace, let Your shalom cover the earth!’
“We pray in the mighty, majestic, and marvelous name of Jesus. Amen.” – Jim Hodges