Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up pastors, spiritual leaders, missionaries, and our own churches, as well as Christian churches and ministries around the world. Your Word reminds us that "the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power" . As we gather on this Sunday, we pray that the pure Gospel of Christ, which is the power of God unto salvation to all who believe , be proclaimed with boldness and clarity.
Lord, grant us the wisdom of God and help us to be holy, without spot or wrinkle . We ask You to bless good government and raise up strong leaders who permit the Word of Jesus to spread . Deliver us from evil people and the evil one himself . Put down or corrupt those who rage against Your rule and keep us from the evil one .
We acknowledge that promotion comes neither from the east nor the west nor out of the desert, but it is God who judges; He brings one down, He exalts another . We trust in Your righteous judgment and Your sovereign will.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.