40 days of Prayer

On day 30 of this season of prayer, take special time to pray for those aspects of the sphere of “Government” that God has specifically impressed on your heart. Take time to write down the names of the men or women who serve in the high offices of government that directly represent you at the…

(The Courts and Judges of America) Justice is defined as “the upholding of what is just, especially fair treatment in accordance with honor, standards, or law.” It is to “treat adequately, fairly, or with full appreciation.” The judicial branch of the government is clearly an influential authority in America. Their decisions touch the life of…

(Drug Cartels, Drug Trafficking, and Organized Crime) Escalating crime and violence are symptoms of a society that has drifted away from God or outright rejected Him. Commenting on the end-times, Christ said: “Many false prophets will rise up and deceive many. And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold. But he…

(Police, Firefighters, and Others Who Serve in Our Communities) Men and women who hold city, state, or federal jobs serve within one of the “seven spheres of influence” that are foundational to government structures. The responsibilities they have and the decisions they make impact communities on multiple levels and in ways that may affect thousands…

(Issues of Human Rights and Individual Freedoms) One of the most important of the “seven spheres of influence” involves government and politics. People around the world are willing to lay down their lives for the freedoms expressed in the United States’ Declaration of Independence in 1776: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all…

(Those Serving in the Protection of the Nation) Men and women who serve in the armed forces are willing to make the ultimate sacrifice, giving their lives to protect their nation and help maintain peace in the world. Pray for the various branches of the military in our nation as the Holy Spirit leads. Ask…

(Local and National Government) The apostle Paul instructed Timothy in his first letter to this young leader to, “pray for all that are in authority” (1 Timothy 2:1-2). There is little doubt that Paul’s first concern in this regard was for prayer that impacted those in government positions. Pray for your local government leaders as…

On day 23 of this season of prayer, take special time to pray for those aspects of the sphere of “Business” that God has specifically impressed on your heart. Take time to write down the names of Christian businessmen and business leaders who are active today in America. Pray for these people by name. Write…

(Charities, Nonprofit Agencies, and NGOs) Christian humanitarian ministries, often referred to as NGOs or “Non-Government Organizations,” provide aid to people living in poverty or who have become victims of natural disasters, acts of violence, and other unexpected tragedies. They see Christ in those they serve, remembering His words in Matthew 25:35: “For I was hungry,…

(Doctors, Nurses, and Medical Professionals) Pray today for those who do not have adequate medical care and for those who have a heart to help meet this need in our nation. Ask God to use Christian doctors and nurses not only to minister to the physical needs of their patients but to spiritual needs as…