The Lord Reigns 2013 Day 4 Prayer Points

Thursday 24^th Oct. 2013 – Prayers for Our City, UK and those in Authority (1 Tim. 2:1-2; Prov. 29:2; Psalm 121:4; Psalm 122:6; Psalm 127:1; Prov. 22:28; Hab. 2:14) 1 Tim. 2:1-2 “I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.” Prov. 29:2 “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.” Psalm 121:4 “Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.” Psalm 122:6 “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.” Psalm 127:1 “Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.” Prov. 22:28 “Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set.”

1. Thank God for the prevailing peace in our city and the nation. Declare that this peace be sustained in Jesus’ name.
2. Pray for the UK, The Queen, Prime Minister/Head of Government, the cabinet of ministers, the MPs, The Mayor of our City and all executives and legislators at all levels of government (Prov. 29:2).
3. Pray for peace and righteousness to prevail. Declare that, The Lord will establish righteousness in the hearts of our leaders.
4. Pray that God will defend our leaders. Declare that, God will grant them wisdom to lead in line with the will of God.
5. Pray for the peace of the nation and city that God will protect and prosper her (Psalm 121:4; Psalm 122:6)
6. Pray that the glory of the Lord will fill our City/Nation as the waters cover the sea (Hab. 2:14)
7. Pray for a spiritual revival to sweep across our city and the entire nation. (Hab. 3:2; Prov. 22:28)
8. Pray that the hearts of the youths of our city/nation be illuminated with the light of the gospel.
9. Pray that the plans of all wicked leaders be frustrated in Jesus’ name.
10. Pray that God will give boldness to the righteous to resist the devil and his anti-Christ agents and paralyse all their ungodly schemes (James 4:7)
11. Resist all forms of oppressive spirits influencing the people in our city and nation in Jesus’ name.
12. Declare the blessing and the favour of God upon the land and the people.