Pray for the Nation

Pray for India

26 January 2012

Praying for our nation is a social obligation on each one in a  praying community. Prayer moves the arm that holds the whole world- Pray for peace , prosperity, tolerance, harmony and tranquility in and between countries.

“petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—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, 1Timothy2:2-3

“Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Romans 13:1

If we lack security, and harmony in the country or state or in your place, we are also responsible because it is our duty to pray for the leaders of the Nation.

Pray for the country(INDIA): 

•    Pray that the leader of the Nation might lead a clean life- free from corruption and hypocrite behavior, and to serve with high ideals and dedication.

“Do not spend your strength on women, your vigor on those who ruin kings. …. it is not for kings to drink wine, not for rulers to crave beer, lest they drink and forget what has been decreed, and deprive all the oppressed of their rights. Proverbs 31 :3-5

We cannot pin point the unlawful activities, without raising our hands on prayers for all who has authority. 

•    Pray that the leaders should depend on God for guidance and to take right decisions ( God is the source of all authority).

“The king rejoices in your strength, LORD. How great is his joy in the victories you give!...............For the king trusts in the LORD;  through the unfailing love of the Most High he will not be shaken.Psalm21:1,7 

• Pray that they might have good persons as counselors and let them have a listening spirit (to listen,to think and to act.)

“Better a poor but wise youth than an old but foolish king who no longer knows how to heed a warning. The youth may have come from prison to the kingship, or he may have been born in poverty within his kingdom. Ecclesiastes 4:13

The nation or an organization will be damaged and divided, if they reject wise counsel of the experienced persons.

• Pray that they rule with uprightness and  honesty, in support of the poor and downtrodden and away from malpractices.

"If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will be established forever. Proverbs 29:14

In today’s scenario ‘might is right’ seems to be inappropriate, rather we need kind and bold leader(in real terms) to uphold the cause of the poor people.

• Pray for the protection for those who have authority. World at large, has been thrown open to terrorism. Society is flooded with murderous thoughts and actions. Blood –thirsty spirits are roaming around in the world. 

We need prayers to sustain through fire-wall protection. 

All hi-tech security system is a waste, unless God protects us.

"Unless the LORD builds the house, the builders labor in vain.
Unless the LORD watches over the city,the guards stand watch in vain. Psalm 127:1-2

 Pray for world peace and harmony-

Pray for protection from destruction from natural calamities-

Pray that leaders discharge their duty with a fear of God in their mind-

Pray that the people must have a heart to obey their authority-

PRAY FOR INDIA

“Do not be afraid, land of Judah; be glad and rejoice.Surely the LORD has done great things! Joel 2:21

God bless