“Lord, the God of heaven, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love him and keep his commandments, let your ear be attentive and your eyes open to hear the prayer your servant is praying before you day and night for your servants…. (Nehemiah 1:5-6 NIV)
Yesterday, I received an email from a woman who is very active in Michigan state politics and encourages people to pray for our state. Whether you live in Michigan or not, I believe you can still pray for Michigan—and also for your own state and its legislature.
“1. Pray for “a day of protests” on Saturday.
Pray for PEACE, ORDER, AND THAT what the enemy is trying to do for evil, God is going to use for good. Pray for the law enforcement. Pray for the local community leaders. PRAY FOR OUR STATE. May this be a turning point where revival comes
“2.Pray for our State Legislators (Lansing) in Budget season. Lies are being thrown around. You have one party that runs the House and another party that runs the Senate. Pray for clarity, strategy, and peace. By law they are supposed to have an agreed upon budget by end of June… pray for wisdom.
“3. Pray for the ongoing awakening of the CHURCH in Michigan. Pray for the awakening and the calling forth of the Nehemiahs! Pray that men and women will have a growing passion to get involved in civics. Pray that God will awaken the Nehemiahs all over Michigan to start to gather and rebuild the local communities with truth and freedom in grace and love.”
Strong God,
Today, we come to intercede on behalf of our states. We ask that you raise up men and women of integrity, honor, righteousness, and deep Christian faith—people committed to justice and the well-being of their communities. May they lead and serve rooted in your truth, freedom, grace, and love.
Awaken your Church, Lord. Stir the hearts of your people to engage in local, county, and state government, so they may influence culture and decision-making according to your Way, your Truth, and your Life. Give them faith like Nehemiah—to lead with courage, persevere through opposition, rebuild what is broken, and govern with wisdom.
We pray that Your Spirit is already at work in the hearts and minds of those in our state legislature, guiding them toward passing a balanced budget in a timely manner. May they humble themselves before You and lead with Your truth, wisdom, clarity, and integrity. Let the decisions they make be financially sound and bring lasting health and stability to our state—both now and for the future.
We ask that your angels take charge over the spiritual atmosphere surrounding all protests taking place this weekend. In the name of Jesus, we pray against any violence or threats of violence. Frustrate and dismantle any plans intended to cause harm to people or property.
Where the enemy has stirred up hatred, division, and evil, we ask that you would turn it all around for your good and perfect purposes. May local community leaders and law enforcement seek your wisdom and carry out their responsibilities with fairness and justice.
We pray for a deep and lasting outpouring of peace, order, and revival to emerge from these moments and places.
God, as we lift up Michigan and these specific requests, we also ask that you stir intercessors across the nation. May our hearts and minds be attentive to the prompting of your Spirit and ready to respond to your call to prayer.
All these we ask in the powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. AMEN.
“You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” – Joseph (Genesis 50:20 NIV)
*h/t Amy Hawkins