Prayers for the Election Process
Monday, October 26: “But the wicked will perish: Though the Lord’s enemies are like the flowers of the field, they will be consumed, they will go up in smoke” (Psalm 37:20). “Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations. The Lord is trustworthy in all he promises and faithful in all he does” (Psalm 145:13). We ask You, Heavenly Father, to remind us of the temporary nature of the nations of the earth, and the truth that Your kingdom and reign are everlasting.
Tuesday, October 27: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go” (Joshua 1:9). We pray for Christians who serve as leaders in our government and in our judicial system, that they would be strong and courageous to stand for the truth of Your Word.
Wednesday, October 28: “This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live and that you may love the Lord your God, listen to his voice, and hold fast to him. For the Lord is your life, and he will give you many years in the land he swore to give to your fathers, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob” (Deuteronomy 30:19-20). Lord, help us as believers to continue to choose to live for You, to respond to Your love with genuine love and affection, to hold fast to You always.
Thursday, October 29: “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things” (Philippians 4:8). We ask, Father God, for truth to be an established standard in all of our media sources.
Friday, October 30: “The King is mighty, he loves justice—you have established equity; in Jacob you have done what is just and right” (Psalm 99:4). “Do you rulers indeed speak justly? Do you judge people with equity” (Psalm 58:1)? In these days of unrest and disagreement, we pray that bias in the media would be replaced by fairness.
Saturday, October 31: “Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is” (Ephesians 5:15-17). Inspire our prayers for this election season, Lord, and fill us with great wisdom and discernment as we pray.
Prayers of Thanksgiving
Sunday, November 1: “Give thanks for the Lord for he is good: his love endures forever. Let the redeemed of the Lord say this…” (Psalm 107:1-2).