A Call to Prayer: Seeking God for Our Nation
Scripture Focus: 1 Timothy 2:1–4 (CSB)
“First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. This is good, and it pleases God our Savior, who wants everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.”
On this National Day of Prayer, we join with believers across our nation in seeking God’s heart for our country, our leaders, and our communities. This guide is built around the call to pray in 1 Timothy 2:1–4.
Prayer Focus Areas
1. Pray for Our Government Leaders
Ask God to guide and strengthen all those in authority—our president, national and state legislators, judges, governors, mayors, and local officials.
Pray they would lead with wisdom, justice, and humility.
Pray for honest advisors and godly counsel to influence their decisions.
Pray for protection over them and their families.
2. Pray for the Church
Lift up churches across the nation to be faithful, bold, and united.
Pray for revival, repentance, and renewed passion for the gospel.
Pray for pastors and ministry leaders to be strengthened in the Lord.
Pray that Christians would live with godliness and dignity, as Paul writes.
3. Pray for the Lost
God desires all people to be saved and know the truth.
Pray for your unsaved friends, family, and neighbors by name.
Pray for the gospel to reach hearts across every community.
Pray for missionaries, church planters, and evangelists on the front lines.
4. Pray for Peace and Justice
Pray for healing and unity across our nation.
Ask God to bring peace where there is conflict, and justice where there is oppression.
Pray for communities torn by violence or division.
Pray for the Church to lead in reconciliation and love.
5. Pray for the Next Generation
Pray for families, schools, and young people.
Pray that parents would lead their homes in faith.
Pray for students to walk in truth and courage.
Pray for educators, coaches, and mentors to be filled with wisdom and compassion.
A Closing Prayer
“Lord, we come to You with humble hearts on this National Day of Prayer. We lift up our nation, our leaders, our churches, and our neighbors. May Your Spirit move across this land. May we live in peace, walk in holiness, and be faithful in prayer. And may many come to know the saving power of Jesus Christ. In His name we pray, Amen.”
