[Please join me on Tuesdays as we pray for this state, nation, and our world.]
“The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice.
Clouds and thick darkness surround him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
Fire goes before him and consumes his foes on every side.
His lightning lights up the world; the earth sees and trembles.
The mountains melt like wax before the Lord, before the Lord of all the earth.
The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all peoples see his glory.
All who worship images are put to shame, those who boast in idols—worship him, all you gods!
[This state] hears and rejoices and [her] villages..are glad because of your judgments, Lord.
For you, Lord, are the Most High over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods.
Let those who love the Lord hate evil, for he guards the lives of his faithful ones
and delivers them from the hand of the wicked.
Light shines on the righteous and joy on the upright in heart.
Rejoice in the Lord, you who are righteous, and praise his holy name.”
(Psalm 97 NIV, alt.)
Lord God,
You reign over all the earth and righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne. Fire goes before you, consuming your foes, and all the heavens proclaim you and your glory. Today we come to you to intercede for the Jesus-followers in this state. Forgive us for relying too much on governments or political parties. Forgive us when we’ve ignored our local communities when making money or when convenience was more important than civic duties, raising children, or spreading your love. We pray in the name of Jesus that individuals, homes, and your Church overall would recommit to Jesus as Lord, surrender again to you as Leader, and that the Body of Believers in this state will explode in growth and maturity. Use this time to refine and develop your people. Build your army of hopeful people who will not despair at the mess our state is in and will not despise leaders who have led us astray, but will commit to prayer and advocacy that furthers the work of your Kingdom. Give wisdom to those in leadership so they know how to strategize, organize, and delegate. We pray for your men and women on the inside of every mountain of influence (media, entertainment, education, arts, industry, etc.) so that you will gird them up, grow their grit, and cause them not to back away from it, but run to the ROAR of your calling. Thank you that we are not alone! And thank you that your glory is about to explode upon us. Make our hands ready and feet in place to start running to bring your solutions to the state, the nation, and the world. We say YES LORD! We are ready to move with authority and action in and with You! We ask you to do this, Holy Spirit, in the powerful name of Jesus. Amen!
h/t Amy Hawkins, January 23, 2020 www.amyjaynehawkins.com