We are so used to bad leadership, we sadly don't know what godly leadership looks like. And because we don't expect to have godly leaders, we neglect to pray specific prayers for leaders who display godly attributes.
However, God wants us to have great leaders. He wants us to have leaders like David, whom He described as pleasing. He wants leaders like Joshua who commanded the sun to stay in the sky so he and his men could defeat a coalition of five armies. He wants us to have leaders like Deborah who handpicked her war commander and went into battle to free a people from their oppressors. Each of these leaders was graciously helped by the Lord.
God's desire for god-fearing leaders who operated in miraculous wonders didn't end with the Bible's last page. What He did then, He does now. The only issue is will you join Him in ushering forth the sort of leadership He desires in your home, in your community, at your church, and at your workplace?
A chief way to partner with God on this issue is to submit to praying for leaders. Paul teaches in 1 Timothy 2:1-2 that Christians are to pray, petition, give thanksgiving, and intercede for leadership. This is therefore something we need to do more of. And because the Bible tells us not to insult our leaders in Exodus 22:28, that is something we surely need to do no more.
If we replace our complaints and the insults we dish out to our leaders with praying for them and thanking God for them (especially those who serve the Lord in their position), we are bound to see the change we need around us. Fewer wolves in the Body of Christ destroying hearts and minds. Fewer vipers in positions of corporate power maltreating the poor and needy. Fewer wicked politicians serving corporations instead of the people.
We must use spiritual weapons to protect the seats of power around us and preserve them for the kingdom of God. Remember that the Book of Daniel revealed that wicked spiritual princes were running the kingdoms of the earth (Daniel 10). Daniel fasted and prayed, wielding these weapons to gain the spiritual insight that would enable his people's eventual freedom from captivity. What was true then is true now because the word of God does not change.
Can you be a Daniel who uses wisdom to stand for the earthly territory God placed under your prayer authority? Can you be a Nehemiah who leads the people around you toward God's laws and principles? Can you be an Esther who calls her people to fast so that the power of God changes the policies of the kings of this world?
God is calling us to be this and more. He wants us to be the leaders who war on their knees and quietly wield His authority to change this earth for His glory. We can be the godly leadership God uses to make things better for others if we choose to submit to Him.
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CLOSING PRAYER
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of Creation! Father, we are grateful for Your bringing us together to honor You with our fellowship. Thank You for the opportunity to worship and the chance to intercede for Your people.
Take all the glory, Messiah!
Thank You, also, for the opportunity to pray with zeal for our issues. Lord, we shall surely testify before P&P 400.
I place today's participants before You and call on You to cover them in Your grace. I pray for those who will participate at a later time, that they too will feel the warmth of Your embrace and be lifted by Your touch.
Glory be to You, now and forever more, Amen!
Romans 15:13 - May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
From M22 - Father Lord I pray for my twin. I thank you Lord for seeing her through grad school. I pray Father you grant her success and excellence as she waits her exams. I pray that as she equally prepares for applications, I pray tbat you perfect her application from start to finish. I pray that you move to the school that is in accordance with your will. I pray that she will rejoice in due timing and you will help her finish this year stronger than she started IJMN Amen
Now, start praising the Lord.
As we have obeyed, we shall see the hand of God.
We shall testify of the miraculous prayers that were answered.
Glory be to the God of gods. The King of kings. The Lord of lords.
Hallelujah!!!
From M22 - Father Lord I pray for my bqby sister. I thank you for seeing her through her first year of university and perfecting her health. I thank you for taking her to school every day and bringing her back home safe. I pray as she waits for her second semester results, that you will surprise her beyond her expectations. I pray that you remove every distractions in her life and help her to put you first in everything she does moving forward IJMN. I pray that she will finish this year stronger than she started IJMN Amen
If you are not praying like a mad person right now....
You need to pray like your life depends on it.
That's what I'm doing. I'm praying like there will not be time for another prayer, folks.
Don't be too cute.
Wherever you are PRAY.
LAST 10 MINUTES
However you are led by the Lord, please pray. Whatever is on Your heart...pour it out to Him.
The Lord didn't allow me to share what I was originally going to share at this point of fellowship, so I'm being obedient.
Please, cry out to God for your needs and desires. I believe the Lord is here and willing to move for us.
Praise the Lord.
From M22 - -Father Lord I pray for children across the world. That you continue to preserve and shield them from violence, intimidation, bullying and abuse. I pray that you will touch the hearts and minds of parents, caregivers, teachers and guardians to nourish and nurture them in your ways. I pray that they will fulfil their destinies by your grace. I pray that you thwart every negative and ungodly influences in their lives. I pray that you surround them with Godly, healthy and positively influences IJMN Amen
From M22 - Our hope is built on nothing less than Jesus. I pray that we are reminded of this declaration when we cry, feel overwhelmed. Our Lord Jesus will continue to lift us into higher ground. Amen.
From M22 - Father Lord I lift myself up to you. I pray that you help me let go of past hurt and pain . Help me to stop worrying about the future. I relinquish all control to you Abba. I submit myself at your feet and I ask that you take control of my life. Abba Father help me to walk by Faith and not by sight. Help me to focus on you and not the raging storms. Father Lord I pray that I will end the year stronger than I started it. I pray that I will have cause to celebrate in due time IjMN. Father Lord take charge of my pending application and I pray that I will rejoice over the outcome IJMN Amen
From M22 - Father Lord I thank you for my siblings. I pray that you will continue to work within them. Help them to lean on you and their own understanding. Help them to seek you for the wisdom and discernment they need to navigate this season of their lives. I pray that you answer their heart desires and help them turn to you no matter what. IJMN Amen
From M22 - Father Lord I pray for the Ill nd recovering. I pray that your healing power permeates every inch of their bodies snd restore their healths perfectly. I pray that you coordinate the eyes and hands of operating surgeons to carry out successful surgeries IJMN Amen
From M22 - Father Lord I pray for countries experiencing natural disasters. I pray that you Lord touch the hearts and minds of organizations, institutions, governments and capable individuals to provide funds and aids for these areas to rebuild and be restored. I pray that they will not experience affliction a second time. I pray that you receive the souls of the departed in your bosom and help their loved ones grief with ease. I pray that these regions will experience your mighty power as they navigate the aftermath. IJMN Amen
From JIR - Please Lord look over all widows and orphans. Please turn their mourning and sorrow into joy and gladness. Please bless them to take You as their refuge. Please take them under Your wings Lord and shield them. Please bless them with the oil of joy. Please touch their hearts Lord to turn to You and rely on You for strength and guidance. IJMN. Amen.
From M22 - Sis @FFJ as you have been there for a lot of us in our walk with God. I pray that you and your family will only know joy and happiness all the days of your lives. I pray that you and your loved ones will never know lack. As you obey God in all seasons, I pray that you will continually grow in supernatural wisdom, favour, knowledge and strength. As the year ends, you will experience miracles beyond your expectations IJMN Amen
Lord, You are the God who gives rest to His beloved. Good and wonderful is who You are. Altogether holy and lovely always. Glory be to You, Yahweh!
Father, You told us You have given Your disciples the authority over the power of the enemy (Luke 10:19). We need only proclaim Your word and watch it be fulfilled here on earth as in heaven (Job 22:28).
Therefore, despite satan's plans, I speak against the spirit of death, depression, suicide and suicidal thoughts. I command these and all confederate spirits to leave in accordance with Your word in Luke 9:1. I speak Your granted spirit of sound mind unto those who You will allow this prayer to reach (2 Timothy 1:7). I decree that the Spirit of the Lord brings freedom and speak this freedom to those bound in the clutches of the aforementioned strongholds, IJMN, Amen.
For Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil and so, I speak Jesus into these minds and hearts to Your glory and by Your grace. For what does light have to do with darkness? satan, you bow to the word of the Lord, IJN, Amen.
From JIR - Lord, I pray for @FFJ to be blessed exceedingly and abundantly for her obedience to You. I pray that You increase her spiritual wisdom and gifts so that she can continue serving You to the best of her abilities. I pray for the P&P community to flourish and that many hearts are touched by the P&P messages conveyed to us through the Holy Spirit. IJMN. Amen.
From M22 - Abba Father I pray for people struggling to trust you. I pray that you uproot every spirit of fear, anxiety and mistrust from their hearts. I pray that you help them heal from past hurt and pain. Like sis @Amanda Woodward prayed, help them lean on faith and not fear. When they feel overwhelmed, I pray that they can turn to your Word and believers around them to see just how mighty and powerful you are. IJMN Amen.
Father, I place leaders before You. Great and mighty King, every knee must bow to You because You are the Sovereign Lord of lords.
Thank You Father, for having all authority.
God, all leaders are subject to You and I call on You to touch hearts and minds. I pray they seek Your wisdom as they make decisions. I pray they turn to You for understanding, that they don't ignore Your authority. I pray they surround themselves with counsel that fear You and aren't wicked. I pray they base their rule/administrations on justice and fear of the Lord. You place one in a position of authority and pull down another. You control who sits on any throne.
Your word in 1 Timothy 2:1 instructs us to pray for our leaders and so I do, calling on You to have Your way. For Your purpose and plan cannot be thwarted no matter how hard satan tries. Thy will be done, here on earth as in heaven. IJMN, Amen.
From JIR - Lord, please bless all expectant mothers with smooth and healthy pregnancies. Please bless and protect the wombs and the babies in those wombs to be healthy. Please bless all expectant mother with safe and healthy deliveries and bless them to deliver healthy baby boys and healthy baby girls. IJMN. Amen.
From M22 - Father Lord I pray that you continue to strengthen every member of this community. I pray for strength for us to nevrr grow weary in our intercessory prayers. Father Lord I pray as we put others in prayers. I pray that our petitions will be received and answered by you. I pray that we continue to experience your supernatural presence in this community. IJMN Amen
PRAYER TIME
Now, turn your attention to other people. Pray for their needs and ask God to help them.
Don't forget, this isn't time for us to pray about our needs. We are focused on others.
From AW - Good morning/afternoon Peppers! I can't stay long, but I wanted to swing by and say THANK YOU Father God for allowing me to see another day. As I struggle sometimes with trust, Father, Your Word reminds me to lean into faith rather than fear. Please continue to bless my sister @FFJ. May she always feel Your presence guiding her steps as she shepherds us closer to You each week. IJMN, Amen!
From the rising of the sun
To the setting of the same
Your name is to be hallowed
Adonai!
Father, as we approach the 400th P&P, I want to thank You for this fellowship. Thank You for the people You have brought together. Thank You for the prayers answered. Thank You for the hearts healed. Thank You for the bones You've mended.
You are our good God. You who are always working even when it seems nothing is happening.
You are amazing!
From JIR - “Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever: for wisdom and might are his: and he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding: he revealeth the deep and secret things: he knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him.”
Daniel 2:20-22 KJV
Father, I thank You for watching over all mankind. Thank You that by Your grace and power, we continue to exist. Indeed Your word states that the world was created to be inhabited and so it shall be.
All to Your glory and by Your grace.
From M22 - Thank You Father for your mercy and grace over us. Thank you Lord for loving us even when we fall short. Thank you for holding us byf your mighty right hand of righteousness through life. Thank you Father for constantly teaching us to be like you in every way possible. I pray that you continue to teach us to exemplify you through our lives IJMN Amen
Mighty God. I thank You for getting us through to the middle of the month. Thank You for showing us love and kindness.
Thank You in advance for all Your goodness we are yet to experience.
Praise the Lord.
From JIR - Thank You Lord for being my God! I am so grateful and will praise, glorify, worship and magnify You all the days of my life. IJMN. Amen.
From JIR - Thank You Lord for the undeniable love You have for us all. You my Lord are worthy of all the praise. I bow down before Your throne and worship You for all that You have done for each and every one of us. We would not be here without You Lord. You are the Master Strategist of the heavens, the earth, the waters and everything in them. We submit everything and all things to You Lord. Thank You for all that You do. IJMN. Amen.
Great God, I praise You for being my God.
Thank You for being the I AM that I AM.
Forever You are God.
Tried and True. Steadfast in all You do.
Hallelujah!
Thank You Father for protecting us from evil. Thank you for showing us mercy and grace.
Thank You for turning around what the enemy meant for evil.
Thank you for silencing the accuser of our souls.
From M22 - Father Lord we thank you for supernatural deliverance, restoration and victory over our lives. Thank you Father for speaking us where no have no voice or influence. Thank you Father for scattering every gathering the enemy has set against us. Thank you Father for taking what the enemy meant to harm us and turning it around for our good. We Glorify your Name. IJMN Amen
From M22 - Father Lord we thank you for ushering us into this new week. We thank you for strengthening, renewing, pruning and transforming us for your purpose and glory. I pray Abba Father that you help us to focus on you and not let wordly concerns overwhelm us. I pray that your peace will continue to guard our hearts and minds IJMN Amen
PRAISE TIME
It is time to love up on the Lord and tell Him how much He means to us.
Let's all praise Him.
From UNCG - Hey y'all! Love you!
From M22 -
From JIR - Thank You Lord for this day that You have made. Thank You for breathing life into us this morning Lord. Thank You for waking us up with another day to draw closer to You Lord. Thank You for guiding all of us to P&P this morning Lord. Thank You for Your love, kindness, grace and mercy Lord. We are nothing without You. We are grateful for today. IJMN. Amen.
Thank you for today’s message sis, @FFJ. Last week’s message got me thinking on how to approach God on the issue of our political involvement within the US with the presidential election right around the corner. I was led to pray for leaders who will carry out God’s will.
Today’s message just reaffirms for me that I need to continue on the same path while also continuing to seek God for further advisement. Thank you for the examples that you mentioned of leadership roles displayed by those who had God’s backing in the Bible. They provide me with more of an understanding of the kind of leaders that please God.
I pray that we continue to lead by interceding for the current state of affairs and we pray for God to transform those in leadership positions into God fearing followers of Him who seek counsel from Him. Who do not oppress the poor and homeless and balance out the current state of the socioeconomic crisis that we face today. Who want love and not war. May God’s will be done. IJMN. Amen.
Also, I may not be able to really participate as I would like due to work. I will be checking in sporadically though. God bless you all and have a blessed day.
From EC - Amen and good morning ladies!
From M22 - Thank you Mighty Father for a brand new day. Thank you for the gift of life, mobility, shelter, provision and protection. We give you all the glory Lord. Abba Father I pray that you touch our hearts and minds to continually submit to you everyday. Help us to please you every day of our lives. Help to bring glory and honour to your name. Help us to seek your kingdom in everything we say, think and do. IJMN Amen.
Thank you for today's word sis @FFJ . I just really pray that the Holy Spirit guides our hearts and mind to pray for leaders across tht world even down to leaders in our communities and neighborhood. I pray that God equips our leaders to work according to his will for them. I pray that God strengthens us more than ever to intercede and pray for our leaders to do his will IjMN Amen