We pray that skillful and godly wisdom has entered into the heart of __________ leaders and that knowledge is pleasant to them, that discretion watches over them and understanding keeps them and delivers them from the way of evil and from the evil men.
We pray that the upright shall dwell in the government(s); that men and women of integrity, blameless and complete in Your sight, Father, shall remain, but the wicked shall be cut off and the treacherous shall be rooted out. We pray that those in authority winnow the wicked from among the good and bring the threshing wheel over them to separate the chaff from the grain, for lovingkindness and mercy, truth and faithfulness preserve those in authority, and their offices are upheld by the people's loyalty.
We confess and believe that the decisions made by the leaders are divinely directed by You, Father, and their mouths should not transgress in judgment. Therefore, the leaders are men and women of discernment, understanding and knowledge so the stability of __________ will long continue. We pray that the uncompromisingly righteous be in authority in __________ so that the people there can rejoice.
Father, it is an abomination for leaders to commit wickedness. We pray that their offices be established and made secure by righteousness and that right and just lips are a delight to those in authority and that they love those who speak what is right.
We pray and believe that the good news of the Gospel is published in this land. We thank You for laborers of the harvest to publish Your Word that Jesus is Lord in __________. We thank You for raising up intercessors to pray for __________ in Jesus' name. Amen.
Scripture References
1 Timothy 2:1,2
Proverbs 16:10,12,13 AMP
Psalm 105:14
Proverbs 28:2 AMP
Proverbs 2:10-15 AMP
Proverbs 29:2 AMP
Proverbs 2:21,22 AMP
Acts 12:24
Proverbs 20:26,28 AMP
Psalm 68:11
Proverbs 21:1
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