We are lifting up California and all those affected by the fires, asking for your mercy and intervention. Thank you for acknowledging the power of Jesus Christ.
Remember that we are call to pray for our nation, its people and its leaders. 1 Timothy 2:1-3 WEB states "I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks, be made for all men: for kings and all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior". So we know it is pleasing to God when we pray for our nation, as well as its leaders and all of its people.
Jesus has given us authority over storms, wind, and fire. Mark 4:39 WEB records Jesus rebuking the wind and the waves "saying, Peace! Be still!" and the wind ceased and there was a great calm. We can speak to the fires raging across California and command them to cease, in Jesus' name.
Lord Jesus, we ask for Your divine protection and intervention. We speak to the fires and command them to cease, in Your mighty name. Bring comfort and peace to those who have lost homes and loved ones. Strengthen the firefighters and first responders as they battle these blazes. Guide the leaders to make wise decisions. We pray for the wind to shift away from populated areas and for the fires to be contained and extinguished. We ask for rain to help put out the fires.
We also pray for repentance for California and our nation, as we have turned away from Your laws and statues. We have allowed immorality, witchcraft, and false religions to permeate our society. We have legalized the murder of unborn children. We have allowed and even encouraged sexual immorality through homosexuality and sex before and outside of marriage. 2 Chronicles 7:14 WEB tells us "if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves, pray, seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin, and will heal their land". We pray for this healing. We know that you have allowed us to reap what we have sowed. We pray for a return to your laws and statues. We pray for a great spiritual awakening.
May God's people rise up and be a light in the darkness. May we be bold in our faith and share the Good News of Jesus Christ. May we glorify God in all that we do.
Father, we ask all this in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.