Prayer for Revival:
I pray for a great awakening of hope, healing and knowing God in America today.
Forgive us for our sins, personally, and the sins of our people. Awaken us to our need for You.
Heal our social problems. Help us to take care of those in need.
Bless us, Lord, so we can be strong within and be a blessing to other nations.
Amen.
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Prayer for the Armed Forces:
Lord, thank you for all of the men and women serving in our Armed Forces. They choose to put their lives on the line so we can have freedom and peace. For that, we are grateful.
Bless them for their loyalty and service.
Protect them and keep them safe.
Give them strength and comfort when they are away from loved ones.
Bless the families of those who serve and meet their every need.
Amen.
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Hello and Happy 2019!
I hope this is one of the best year’s yet for you and those you love. Here is a powerful prayer for the New Year. May it bless you greatly.
“Lord,
As we look to the New Year, give us HOPE for what lies ahead.
Help us to LISTEN to Your voice above the noise of the world around us.
Help us to KNOW Your amazing love for us, more than we can imagine.
Help us to ACT on what we have heard and learned from You, so we can do your will and find your best in every situation.
Teach us, Lord, how to love well. To accept others–and ourselves–just as You accept us.
Give us strength, wisdom, and vision to follow our God-given dreams. Transform us into the men and women You want us to be–
loving,
kind,
generous,
courageous,
strong,
people who make difference.
Also, give us GREAT FAITH for good things ahead!
Looking forward, to your best in this year and always, as we await your return and our reward one day, in Heaven with you–the One who loves us most–and those who have gone before us.
May all we do be for Your glory, Lord. In Jesus’ Name.
Amen.”
Go have your best year yet!
Love and blessings,
Jackie M. Johnson
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!
In honor of National Day of Prayer in America this week (May 3), here are a few more prayers you can pray–for our nation, for media and for the Armed Forces.
God Bless America
I praise you Lord, and thank you for this great nation. God has blessed America! Thank your for peace. Thank you for the freedom to speak and be heard, and to vote for elected leaders. Although we are a diverse and independent nation, I pray that we would respect each other and uphold godly values as we seek to honor the authority of those who govern our land. Please keep the United States united in one strong country that seeks your face and favor.
Media and Entertainment Industry
Lord, I ask in Jesus’ name that you would bring Your light to the dark places of Hollywood and the entertainment industry. Please rise up creative people with life-giving values to write and produce media that is positive, not destructive. I pray against the negative messages and intense violence and sexuality portrayed on the Internet, TV and movies, and in books, music, magazines, and other media. I ask, seek, and knock on Your door. Open the way for a bright new day in our nation’s entertainment and media choices.
Prayer for the Armed Forces
Lord, I thank you for all of the men and women serving in our armed forces. They choose to put their life on the line so we can have freedom and peace, and for that I am truly grateful. I ask that You would bless them for their loyalty and service. Protect them and keep them safe. Comfort them and give them strength when they are away from loved ones. Bless, too, the families who send soldiers to war or for duty overseas. I pray that You would meet their every need.
Stay tuned for more prayers for our nation tomorrow…
National Day of Prayer Events on
Thursday, May 3, 2018 (7:30 PM Eastern Time)
For more information about prayer, see “Power Prayers for Women” and “Praying With Power When Times Get Tough” by Jackie M. Johnson