I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth (I Timothy 2:1-4)..
The Arts
Exodus 35:29-34; Jeremiah 36:4-10; Psalm 150
Visual Artists, Literary Artists and Performing Artists. Pray that their skills will be subject to the leading of the Holy Spirit. Pray that their images and ideas would be inspired by the Spirit. Pray that sacred arts and anointed artists impact the culture.
Business
Proverbs 22:7; 22:16; 22:29
Pray that the Lord will raise up a new generation of billionaires and world leaders who will confront greed and corruption and will be used by God to change how the world treats the poor.
The Church
Isaiah 56:7; Matthew 21:13-17; Acts 2:41-47
The primary calling of the church is be “a house of prayer for all people”. Prayer is how the kingdom of God is invited , introduced and initiated in the earth (Matthew 6:10). Pray that pastors receive a passion for prayer and lead churches into prayer.
Education
Jeremiah 9:23-24; Proverbs 1:5-9; Daniel 1:17-20
Pray that the knowledge of God would be known of our children. Pray that the next generation of believers will be stronger, wealthier and wiser. Declare them, “ten times better!”
The Family
Genesis 2:21-24, 4:1-2, 5:1-4; Acts 16:31-34; Joshua 24:15
Pray that entire families will be saved and join churches. Pray that families enter into the Ministry and serve God. Pray that godly families prosper and be in health (Ephesians 5:22-25; 6:1-4).
Government/Crime
Romans 13:1-7, 17; I Timothy 2:1-4; Revelation 11:15
Pray against the industrial and profiteering prison complex systems in the world. Pray for police who will truly protect and serve all communities. Pray for the incarcerated and their families.
Media
Ephesians 2:1-9; II Corinthians 10:3-5; Revelation 1:7Pray that “the prince of the power of the air” be bound away from airwaves. Pray against cyberattacks and internet deceptions. Pray that the media would be God’s tool to reveal Jesus to the world.
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