Why do the nations conspire
and the peoples plot in vain?

Father, You tell us to pray for those in authority – even those who do not follow you. Even when they lie, they conspire, they cheat and they don’t follow Your laws.

Others want to bring them down –

Let us break their chains
and throw off their shackles.

but You, Lord, You tell us to pray for them and you laugh.

The One enthroned in heaven laughs;
the Lord scoffs at them.

You laugh because You know the outcome. We do not need to fear. We need to ask for Your help and pray.

Ask me,
and I will make the nations your inheritance,
the ends of the earth your possession.

And we pray that You will rule with an iron sceptre (Revelation 12:5)

And we pray for the rulers of people. We pray for them to:

 Serve the Lord with fear
and celebrate his rule with trembling.

And we thank You that we are yours and we take refuge under Your wings.

    Blessed are all who take refuge in him.

Prayer:

Father, thank You for Your Word. Thank You that we can pray Your Word back to You. We pray for all those in authority, that they will hear Your voice, that they will become wise in how to rule. We pray in Your Son’s Name, Jesus. AMEN.

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And we thank You that we are yours and we take refuge under Your wings.

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Janis Cox

Janis, a former school teacher and small business owner, found a new passion in writing in her retirement. A writer since 2003, Janis co-ordinates a group blog called Under the Cover of Prayer. She is also a contributor to a group blog called Family and Faith Matters.

Janis is the author of the award winning children’s book, Tadeo Turtle, published by Word Alive Press. She is the author and watercolour illustrator. For more information visit Janis on her website He Cares for You. She is a member of The Word Guild andInscribe Writers Fellowship.