The Bible makes it
clear in Romans 13:1,
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"Let every person be subject
to the governing authorities,
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for there is no
authority except from God,
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and those that exist
have been instituted by God."
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Contrast this with Acts 5:29,
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where Peter and
the disciples tell us,
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we ought to obey
God rather than men.
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Sometimes those that govern us
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may call us to do
something that is contrary
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to the expressed command of God.
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God is still in charge,
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and He sets up
these governing bodies
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to lead His people.
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So you may ask,
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"Is this our only duty,
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follow our rulers until
they conflict with God?"
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No, God has one
more task for us.
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1 Timothy 2:1-4,
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"First of all, then
I urge that entreaties
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and prayers,
petitions and thanksgivings,
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be made on behalf of all men,
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for kings and all
who are in authority,
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so that we may lead a tranquil
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and quiet life in all
godliness and dignity.
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This is good and
acceptable in the sight
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of God our Savior, who
desires all men to be saved,
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and to come to the
knowledge of the truth."
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God calls us to
remember our authority
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figures in prayer,
no matter their flaws,
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no matter our opinions of them.
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We are to lift
them up before God.
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Join me as we petition our
sovereign God on their behalf.
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Lord, we know that You
are ultimately in command
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of all things.
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And that authority
comes from You alone.
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We ask that You bless
those You have appointed
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over us with
wisdom and understanding,
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guide them into the
path You've set before them.
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Give them grace to stand
against those who would tear
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them down, to rise above
with the compassion that only
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You can impart.
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Lead them in the
paths of righteousness,
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I ask, in Your precious name.
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Amen.
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Our Father in
heaven, we thank You,
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Lord, for Your
goodness and Your mercy.
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Thank you. Thank you.
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Thank you, Lord,
that as we approach
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Your throne of grace,
You do hear our prayer.
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And in a special way we'd
like to pray for our government.
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Give them
wisdom, guidance, Lord,
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give them health and strength.
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And I pray, Lord, that Your name
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will be glorified in all things.
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In Jesus' name, amen.
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Our Father in heaven,
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You have invited
us to become citizens
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of Your government.
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The laws of Your
government are moral
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and righteous which
bring joy and blessings.
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Your Son will be our King
of kings and Lord of lords,
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by our own choice,
we will be faithful
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and loyal to Him,
honoring Him with the respect
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and reverence He deserves.
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You have promised a new heaven
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and a new earth
where the righteous
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who love Your law will dwell.
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Help us, Father, to
love and live Your law
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so we can join with the
nations of the new earth
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when they sing with
eternal joy as Your Son governs
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with eternal love.
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In Jesus' name we
ask and thank You, amen.
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Christ be my leader
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By night as by day
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Safe through the darkness
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For he is the way
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Gladly I follow,
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My future his care
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Darkness is daylight
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When Jesus is there
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Christ be my teacher in age
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As in youth
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Drifting or doubting,
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For he is the truth
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Grant me to trust him,
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Through shifting as sand
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Doubting cannot
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Daunt me, in Jesus
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I stand
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Our Father which art in heaven
again we come before Thee.
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We are grateful and
thankful that we have a Heavenly
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Father that we can
come to in our time of need.
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Lord, we need You and
our country needs You,
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that government needs you,
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leaders of our
country needs you.
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We ask for this anointing
of Thy Holy Spirit upon each
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and every one of these souls
who have jobs that sometimes
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just our mind just
can't be wrapped around all
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the responsibility
that they have, but Lord,
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may they sense
their need of a Savior,
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may they sense that
something outside of themselves,
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that they would be drawn
to, talk to you in prayer about
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the issues that are
going on today in this world.
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And again, we just lift
each and every one up to You,
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anointing with Thy Holy
Spirit and love for each other.
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Lord, we realize
You're coming soon.
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We want to be ready for
that wonderful, great day.
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Bless this country, we pray
mightily with Thy Holy Spirit.
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We can only give You
praise and honor and glory
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for what You're going to do.
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In Jesus' name, amen.
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Dear Heavenly Father,
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I come to You asking for
good decision making wisdom
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for all levels of government,
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may the leaders of our cities,
our states and our country
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turn to You seeking guidance.
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All humanity is
prone to become proud,
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self-centered,
and self-sufficient.
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Humble us
personally, and in our homes.
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Humble our
leaders to lean on You
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and to seek to do Your will.
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In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
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Father God, I come
to You in Jesus' name.
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I thank you for,
Father, that You perfect all
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those things that concern us.
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And during these times,
Father, I would ask that
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You would move
upon our governments,
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both at the state
level and the federal level.
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Father, give all
the governors wisdom
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and our president
and the house members
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and the Senate members,
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all the people who are
involved in the government here,
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Father, I would ask that
You would give them wisdom,
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give them godly ideas,
keep them righteous, Father,
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show them when to
move and when to hold.
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Lead them Father, let
Your love be the force
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that directs their decisions.
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Send Your Holy
Spirit to minister to them,
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protect them and keep them safe.
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I ask in Jesus' name, amen.
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Christ be my Savior
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In calm as in strife
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Death cannot hold me,
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For he is the life
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Nor darkness nor doubting
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Nor sin and its stain
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Can touch my salvation
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with Jesus
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I reign
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Just a reminder,
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as we read Romans 13 again,
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verses 1-7, says,
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"Every person has
to be in subjection
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to the governing authorities
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for there is no
authority except from God.
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Those which exist
or established by God,
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therefore,
whoever resists authority
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has opposed the
ordinance of God.
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And they who have opposed
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will receive
condemnation upon themselves.
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For rulers are
not a cause of fear
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for good behavior
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but for evil.
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Do you want to have
no fear of authority?
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Then do what is good,
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and you will have
praise from the same,
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for it is a minister
of God to you for good.
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But if you do
what is evil be afraid,
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for it does not bear
the sword for nothing,
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for it is a
minister of God and avenger
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who brings wrath on
the one who practices evil.
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Therefore, it is
necessary to be in subjection
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not only because of wrath,
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but also for conscience sake.
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For because of
this, you also pay taxes,
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for rulers are servants of God,
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devoting
themselves to this very thing,
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rendered to all
what is due them,
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tax to whom tax is due."
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God, I pray that
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You would give
us a willing heart.
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Sometimes we see things
going on in our government
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and around the world.
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We know this is the
same that we don't agree with
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and we want to rise up against.
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God, grant us wisdom
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as children of the
Most High, Almighty King,
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give us wisdom to
know what to stand for
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and what to subject to.
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God, we need You.
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Lord, I lift up prayers
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on behalf of government
leaders around the world,
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asking that You would draw them
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into a strong
relationship with You.
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Thank You for those who
have pledged their lives
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in service to our country.
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Lord, I ask that
You would give them
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a true servant's spirit.
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People who...
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Are holy,
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who have the heart of God,
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anoint them with
the Holy Spirit's power
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that they might
feel Your strength
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in every situation.
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And, Father, may
integrity and honesty
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guide every decision
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as they first look
to you for help, God.
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Turn their
hearts from distractions
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and temptations
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that could bring them harm.
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Lord, I ask that
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You would
protect their families,
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even protect those
who are protecting them.
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Father, I pray for
salvation for every leader.
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God, capture their hearts,
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turn their hearts toward You,
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toward the good of our country,
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helping us to
live peaceable lives,
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help them to
promote righteousness.
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May Your Word become the truth.
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May Your Word become
the guide for all decisions.
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And may we all look to You,
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oh, God, for the last word.
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Lord, make us
all strong leaders,
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Lord, who will stay the course
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and work tirelessly
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to foster peace, fairness,
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and justice for all.
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It's an very important role
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that you and I have
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to pray for our leaders,
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to support them
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and to honor
them with our prayers.
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