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The Lord Is Calling His People To Pray Fervently For The Nation
Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jul 13, 2008 (message contributor)
Summary: PRAY FOR 1.OUR NATION 2.THE PLANS OF GOD TO BE FULFILLED 3. LEADERS WITH WISDOM AND INTEGRITY 4. BLESSINGS OF GOD UPON THE NATION5. 5. INTERCESSORS STANDING IN THE GAP 6.DIVINE STRENGTH AND DISCERNMENT 7. DIVINE AUTHORITY TO BIND THE PLANS OF THE ENEMY
THE LORD IS CALLING HIS PEOPLE TO PRAY FERVENTLY FOR THE NATION
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OUTLINE
1. PRAY FOR OUR NATION AND FOR THOSE IN AUTHORITY SO THAT WE CAN LIVE IN PEACE
2. PRAY FOR THE PLANS AND THE PURPOSES OF GOD TO BE FULFILLED IN OUR NATION
3. PRAY FOR LEADERS WITH WISDOM AND INTEGRITY TO LEAD OUR NATION
4. PRAY UNTIL THE BLESSINGS OF GOD ARE POURED OUT ON OUR NATION
5. PRAY AS AN INTERCESSOR STANDING IN THE GAP TO PREVENT THE JUDGEMENT OF GOD ON OUR NATION
6. PRAY FOR DIVINE STRENGTH AND DISCERNMENT TO LIVE IN THESE EVIL DAYS
7. PRAY WITH DIVINE AUTHORITY TO BIND THE PLANS OF THE ENEMY AND RELEASE THE PURPOSES OF GOD
THE MESSAGE
THE LORD IS CALLING HIS PEOPLE TO PRAY FERVENTLY FOR THE NATION
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1. PRAY FOR OUR NATION AND FOR THOSE IN AUTHORITY SO THAT WE CAN LIVE IN PEACE
The Lord wants us to pray fervently for the nation and for those in authority. We are living in challenging times when the nations are in perplexity. We must pray for the rulers that they would lead the nations with wisdom and justice so that we can live in peace and godliness. The Lord is calling for His people to humble themselves and seek His face and turn from their wicked ways so that He could bless their nation. Our humility and repentance will bring great blessings to our nation. The prayers of the righteous are very powerful and can accomplish marvelous things. Like Elijah we must pray fervently for our nation in this hour of need.
SCRIPTURE REFERENCES
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"I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone—
for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.
This is good, and pleases God our Savior,
who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, "
"When I shut up the heavens so that there is no rain, or command locusts to devour the land or send a plague among my people,
if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land."
"Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.
Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years.
Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops. "
2. PRAY FOR THE PLANS AND THE PURPOSES OF GOD TO BE FULFILLED IN OUR NATION
The Lord will respond to the cry of His people and intervene in the affairs of our nation. He will turn the hearts of the rulers according to His will. We must pray for the plans and the purposes of God to be fulfilled on the earth. We are facing a spiritual warfare with evil spirits and we must put on the whole armour of God and pray fervently for all the evil plans of the devil against our nation to be defeated. We serve a mighty God who can dethrone even the most powerful ruler on earth and raise up leaders according to His will. Therefore we must cry unto the Most High God with complete faith and confidence in His power to enforce His will in our nation and fulfill His will and His purpose.
SCRIPTURE REFERENCES
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"This, then, is how you should pray: " ’Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."
The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD; he directs it like a watercourse wherever he pleases.
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.
