If you watch TV, go to any social media site or read any given newspaper, you will see a nation and world filled with peril and evil. But, even in the depths of darkness, when all seems lost, God is there to share His wisdom, forgiveness and victory. Praying during these times can be the best medicine.
Regardless of your country, say any one of these intercessory prayers for nations. Simply adjust the wording as you see fit.
Let us pray.
Prayers for Nations
Short Prayer
Heavenly Father, I lift up the nations of the world to You and ask for Your divine guidance over their leaders and people. Please bring peace, justice, and healing to every land, and draw all nations closer to Your will and purpose. Amen.
📖 2 Chronicles 7:14
"If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land."
Prayer for Wise Leadership
To the Creator in Heaven, I pray to You for our nation. Please bestow wisdom onto the citizens beyond their own understanding and the bravery to withstand deception. Please give police, politicians and others in leadership the grace and strength to stand with the people and fight against the desire to use their power as a weapon. Amen.
📖 1 Timothy 2:1-2
"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."
Prayer for Leadership Guidance from the Almighty
Dear Heavenly Father, I pray that our leaders and others in authority follow and listen to Your guidance. Show them the way to Your truth. Avert their propensity to lie, cheat, steal and deceive. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
📖 Proverbs 29:2
"When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn."
Prayer to Keep the Nation Safe
To the Lord of Heaven, I pray, to keep my country safe and protected every day. Cast Your loving light to safeguard those who may otherwise experience abuse and misuse from people who swore to uphold the Constitution. Please hear my prayer, Amen.
📖 Psalm 33:12
"Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance."
Lord’s Prayer Variation
To our Father in Heaven, Your name is holy and sacred. Your kingdom has come and Your Will delivered on Earth as it is in Heaven. Allow us to eat well and forgive our sins as we forgive the sins of those who trespass against us. Yours is the kingdom, might, power and glory. Amen.
📖 Proverbs 14:34
"Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people."
Soul-Soothing Prayer for the Nation
Almighty Father in Heaven, I pray to You to soothe my soul. There is so much division, hatred and fear that it grips me in ways I cannot express. Please help me to find the wisdom to stay strong, wise and in the light of Your truth. Show me the best way to manage these times of difficulty and to help my nation heal from atrocity. In Your blessed and sacred name, Amen.
📖 Romans 13:1
"Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God."
Prayer of Honesty from Leadership
In the name of the Messiah, Jesus Christ, I pray to you oh Heavenly Father that those in positions of leadership act in obedience to Your ever-present and unconditional love. Enforce honesty and truthfulness from the president, vice president, supreme court justices and all others who hold sway. Let Your power flow in their lives and every decision they make. Amen.
📖 Jeremiah 29:7
"And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the Lord for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace."
Prayer to Quell National Turmoil
Heavenly Father in Heaven, I pray for my nation today. Turmoil and chaos spread like wildfire and I wish to quell their rage and unreasonable actions with the water of Your love, kindness, wisdom and truth. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
📖 Psalm 46:1
"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble."
Prayer for the Safety of the Nation
As I pray to the Creator above, I send my devotion and love to ensure that my nation is safe from those who wish to do us evil. Give me the wisdom to see past lies and deceptions so that I witness your truth and light only. Please shine your light on my path and the path of my nation always, Amen.
📖 Proverbs 21:1
"The king's heart is in the hand of the Lord, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will."
Prayer for Congressional Convening
Heavenly Father, I offer prayers for Congress as they convene today. Please give them the presence of mind to do right by our country and the Constitution so the people may live in freedom, happiness, prosperity and love. Amen.
📖 Isaiah 9:6
"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace."
Prayer for the Nation’s Police and Military
Heavenly Father, I pray for the guidance and wisdom of our nation’s police and military; that they uphold their oaths to the Constitution and to You. Let their decisions be a reflection of Your wisdom. Amen.
Prayer for National Independence
To the Almighty in Heaven, please keep our nation sovereign and independent of foreign rule. Protect our borders, shield the righteous from evil doings and give Your love to the children. Provide cover for those who act in Your name and help ensure the freedom of each individual. Amen.
Prayer for National Unity
Dear Father in Heaven, please show everyone in our nation that their neighbors are not their enemies and let them see who the real enemies are. Free the minds of those who believe the lies, for there are some people who wish to lead Your people astray. Make those evildoers, usurpers and deceivers understand they will never vanquish You and those who love You.
Prayer for Strength against Evil
As I pray to You today, Lord, please give my nation the strength to stand against tyranny. Empower them to remove any evil lurking in the halls of government. Amen.
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Prayer Points for Nations
Use these prayer points to guide your personal prayer time:
- Pray for wisdom and godly counsel for all national leaders and government officials
- Ask God to raise up righteous leaders who will govern with integrity and justice
- Pray for protection over the nation from terrorism, violence, and all forms of evil
- Ask God to bring unity and healing to divided communities and political factions
- Pray for the safety and courage of military personnel, police officers, and first responders
- Ask God to expose corruption and bring honesty and transparency to government
- Pray for the judicial system to uphold justice and protect the innocent
- Ask God to calm civil unrest and bring peace to areas experiencing turmoil
- Pray for national independence to be preserved and protected from foreign threats
- Ask God to turn the hearts of people back to Him and His righteousness
- Pray for protection of religious freedoms and the ability to worship without persecution
- Ask God to guide legislative bodies in making decisions that honor Him
- Pray for economic stability and provision for families struggling financially
- Ask God to strengthen the nation against spiritual darkness and moral decay
- Pray for revival and spiritual awakening to sweep across the land
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Bible Verses for Nations
Find strength and comfort in these scriptures:
2 Chronicles 7:14
"If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land."
1 Timothy 2:1-2
"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."
Proverbs 29:2
"When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn."
Psalm 33:12
"Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance."
Proverbs 14:34
"Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people."
Romans 13:1
"Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God."
Jeremiah 29:7
"And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the Lord for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace."
Psalm 46:1
"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble."
Proverbs 21:1
"The king's heart is in the hand of the Lord, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will."
Isaiah 9:6
"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace."