The unity that we show through the love of Jesus, and in the movement of the Holy Spirit, stands as an obvious marker of God's presence to the world around us. On the National Day of Prayer, Christians from all traditions gather to pray together, lifting up our hearts before the Lord on behalf of our nation. 1 Timothy 2:1-2 calls us to do just this as a part of our ministry of prayer. This is our joy, and honor to serve our neighbors and our country in this way for the glory of God.
Prayer for Leaders
Heavenly Father, thank you for the blessing of living in this Nation. Today we pray for our Leaders across this land, From the White House to our State and County officials. We ask for your wisdom and will to guide them in all they do. Strengthen each leader with resolve to do what is best for their country. Give each leader Your wisdom, discernment, and guidance as they lead.
Prayer for Wisdom
Father God, give the leaders of this Nation Your wisdom and discernment. I pray that they would seek wisdom, justice, mercy, and truth. I ask that you surround our leaders with godly influences. In Jesus Name, Amen.
Prayer for those who are Ill
Jesus, you have said that “by Your stripes, we are healed.” I thank you for the victory won for us at the cross. You died and rose again not just for our salvation but for us to be set free and healed from addiction and illness. I pray for those who are sick in the body across this Nation, asking that you heal them. Please provide them the medical care they need. I pray not just for their physical well-being but their spiritual well-being so they may live life abundantly. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Prayer for First Responders
God, I thank you for the First Responders across this Nation. Be with them as they put themselves in harm’s way to keep us safe. Please give them your wisdom and discernment to know how to respond amid challenging situations. Send your angels to watch over and protect them. May they return safely to their families at the end of their shifts. Please guard their heart and mind against the stress and anxiety their job presents them each day. Amen.
Prayer for those in the Medical field
God, I pray for those in the medical field, caring for the sick in this Nation. Restore their strength and peace when they are weary; May they turn to you as their source of hope in such overwhelming times. Proverbs 11:25 says that those who refresh others will themselves be restored, so we pray blessings upon these caregivers. We also pray for their health that they will not get sick. Father, protect them against illness as they nurse others back to health. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Prayer for our families
Heavenly Father, I pray for the families across this Nation, asking that you watch over and protect them. Keep them safe from the attack of the enemy. May they see the importance of turning to you in good times and in bad. May your love fill their hearts for each other. God, I ask that there would be peace in our homes and not strife. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Prayer for those facing Job loss
Lord, you are the God who Provides. Help those who are unemployed in this Nation to trust in you as they look for new work. Please also lead me to the right job. Please help me to be patient in the waiting. I trust you will close the doors that need to be closed and open the doors that need to be opened. Let this uncertainty be a chance to strengthen my faith in you. Let this job loss be the opportunity for you to rearrange my life for the better. Amen.
Prayer for those in the Military
God, I pray for all those serving in our armed forces, whether at home or abroad. Give them favor and victory to accomplish what they have been assigned to do. I ask that you give them safe traveling mercies; That you would watch over them and keep them safe. Lord, please guard their hearts and minds against the effects of war. Bring healing where healing is needed. Bring them back safely; I pray, Amen.
