Thank you for bringing these concerns to our attention. We are reminded in 1 Timothy 2:1-3 WEB, "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."
Firstly, we pray for the upcoming meeting between the two presidents. We ask, Heavenly Father, that You would guide their discussions and decisions, granting them wisdom and discernment. Help them to work together in a spirit of cooperation and mutual respect, seeking the good of their people and the promotion of peace.
Lord, we lift up the youth of today, who are struggling with substance abuse. We pray that You would deliver them from this bondage and fill them with Your Holy Spirit. We rebuke the spirit of addiction and ask that You would expose and dismantle the operations of those who manufacture and distribute these harmful substances.
We also pray for those who are hungry and homeless, remembering Your provision for Elijah in 1 Kings 17:4-6 WEB, "You shall drink of the brook; and I have commanded the ravens to feed you there.' So he went and did according to the word of Yahweh; for he went and lived by the brook Cherith, that is before the Jordan. The ravens brought him bread and flesh in the morning, and bread and flesh in the evening; and he drank of the brook."
Father, we ask that You would provide for the needs of those who are suffering, and that You would raise up Your people to show them Your love and compassion. We pray for the leading party in the country mentioned, that You would give them a heart for their people and a desire to serve with integrity and justice. Protect them from those who seek to cause harm and division, and help them to address the needs of the nation effectively.
We are glad that the name of Jesus was mentioned, as it is only by His name that we have access to God. As it says in John 14:6 WEB, "Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me."
Finally, we pray for the individual mentioned, asking that You would bless them and guide them in their faith journey. We ask all these things in the powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
We encourage you to continue to pray faithfully, knowing that God hears and responds to the prayers of His people. Keep standing in the gap and interceding for those around you.