Today is National Day of Prayer in America. From the large observance in Washington DC, to gatherings across our nation in every state, it is a time to pray for the land we love, our leaders and our people.
So here are a few short prayers you can pray for our leaders on the national, state and local levels, as well as a prayer for the family and for education in our nation.
Whether you agree or disagree with our leaders and politics, we can stand together today in unity and pray for God to bless America, the place we who live here call home.
Pray for National Leaders
Lord, I pray for our nation’s leaders and ask that you would give them the ability to make wise decisions, govern with integrity and accomplish their tasks in ways that build our nation and keep us at peace. May all of the people I pray for now bring glory and honor to Your Name as they serve our country: the President, Vice President, and Secretaries of State, Defense, Homeland Security, Interior, Treasury, Agriculture, Commerce, Labor, Transportation, Energy, Education, Veterans Affairs, Health & Human Services, Housing & Urban Development; the Attorney General, National Security Advisor, Director of National Intelligence, and the U.S. Supreme Court.
Pray for State Leaders
Lord, I pray for men and women on the state government level who will lead with humility and godly wisdom good policy. Bless their lives as they balance their work and home lives. Give them strength to govern wisely. May all of the people I pray for now be faithful stewards of their office and serve the people of our state for the glory of God’s name: our state Senators, Representatives, Governor, and State Supreme Court Justices.
Pray for Local Leaders
Lord, I pray that the leaders in our city and local area would lead with integrity, honesty and fairness. May they be hungry for the power of God and not be power-hungry for control that will not last. May all of the people I pray for now lead with justice, grace and mercy as they serve our community for Your glory: the Mayor; judges, court officials for the city and county, members of the Police Department and Fire Department and other civic leaders.
Pray for Families
Lord, thank you for the families in our nation that are following God and generously serving those in need. I pray that You would build more families who are dedicated to upholding God’s values. I ask for marriages to be strong and healthy, and when they are not, please restore them to wholeness. I pray for obedient not rebellious children. We pray for revival across the land. May our families praise you and put you first.
Pray for Education
Lord, we need your presence in our schools and educational system. I pray for the teachers and administrators to lead with kindness, patience and strength as they serve children every day. Help them to be knowledgeable and prepared. Give them energy and good hearts. I pray for students to be obedient to the authority of the school and to learn what they need to know. May our schools be safe places for children to prepare for work, ministry, service and life.
God bless America!
