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A Prayer
by
Ron Hutchcraft
1. "Lord, do something that will show people Your glory
over all the earth."
"O God ... let your glory be over all the earth."
Psalm 108:5
"Be utterly amazed. For I am going to do something in your
days that you would not believe, even if you were told." Habakkuk
1:5
This is a moment for God to do something that no diplomat, no world leader,
no army could possibly do - so all will know that "the Lord He is God."
2. "Lord, use these anxious and uncertain times to
bring many to Christ."
"Pray...that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly
and be honored." 2 Thessalonians 3:1
"May God be gracious to us and bless us...that Your ways may be
known on earth, Your salvation among all nations." Psalm 67:1,2
God can use this fearful time to reach the hearts of many - in Iraq, in
America, across the Middle East, among the young men and women of the military.
3. "Lord, guide our leaders to be instruments of Your
will on earth."
"I urge...that requests, prayers, intercession
and thanksgiving be made for everyone - for kings and all those in authority."
1
Timothy 2:1,2
A believer's responsibility to "honor the king" (1 Peter 2:17) and to pray
for those in authority transcends political labels and issues - it is a
spiritual responsibility.
4. "Lord, protect the innocent."
"Blessed is he who has regard for the weak; the Lord delivers
him in time of trouble..." Psalm 40:1
"A Father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in His
holy dwelling." Psalm 68:5
In the violence of war, of oppression, of terrorism, only God can protect
the innocent - innocent citizens, innocent victims, innocent combatants.
5. "Lord, use human authorities to bring punishment
on evildoers."
"The governing authorities...are God's servant, an agent
of wrath to bring punishment on the evildoer." Romans 13:1,4
"It is God who judges; He brings down one, He exalts another." Psalm
5:7
Ultimately it is God Himself, sometimes using human instruments, who removes
those He does not want in authority any longer. "He brings princes to
naught." (Isaiah 40:2)
6. "Lord, have Your way and Your will in the lives
of our enemies."
"Pray for those who mistreat you." Luke 6:27
Jesus has charged us to represent even our enemies before His Throne of
Grace.
7. "Lord, make a way for people to live in the dignity
and freedom that goes with being made in Your image."
"Live as free men..." 1 Peter 2:16
"Weep and wail, because of the misery that is coming upon you...you
who have fattened yourselves in the day of slaughter. You have condemned
and murdered innocent men..." James 5:1,5,6
Act justly...love mercy...walk humbly with your God." Micah
6:8
Every Person on this planet is "God's workmanship. (Ephesians 2:10), worthy
of the dignity and respect a "God's image" person should have.
8. "Lord, help Your people model peace in these troubled
times, pointing the people around them to Jesus - at a time when hearts
are soft."
"We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure."
Hebrews
6:19
"Open your eyes and look at fields! They are ripe for harvest."
John 4:35
This uncertain time is a life-saving moment - when those who belong to
Jesus have an unusual window to introduce Him to those who don't.
But the window may not be open for long.
9. "Lord, use world events to open many doors that
have been closed to your Gospel."
"The Lord has His way in the whirlwind and in the storm."
Nahum 1:3
"Pray that God may open a door for our message..." Colossians
4:3
God's plan is much larger than disarmament, political change, or military
victory - He's about getting the Good News of His Son to hearts and places
it has never gone!
10. "Lord, bring peace out of all that's happening."
"That we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness
and holiness."1 Timothy 2:2
God has told us that the result He desires in answer to our prayers for
our leaders is a climate where peace and righteous- ness can flourish
The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective
James 5:16
Used by Permission. Copyright © 2003, Ron
Hutchcraft, Ron Hutchcraft Ministries, Inc. Ron Hutchcraft is heard on
WCIF with A Word With You weekdays at 3:25 p.m. and Threshold
Saturdays at 4:30 p.m.
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