WAYS TO PRAY FOR PEOPLE OF INFLUENCE

1. That they be God-fearing and recognise that they are accountable to God for each decision and act (Prov 9:10)

2. That they be granted wisdom, knowledge and understanding (James 1:5)

3. That they be presented with the Gospel and consistent Christian witness (Romans 10:14)

4. That they be drawn, if unsaved, to surrender to Christ; if born again, that they be strengthened and encouraged in the Faith
(1 Tim 2:4 Eph 1:17-23)

5. That they see their own inadequacy, pray and seek the will of God (Prov 3:5-8 Luke 11:9-13)

6. That they be convicted of sin, transgression and iniquity (Psalm 51:17 John 8:9)

7. That they heed their conscience, confess their sins, repent and do restitution (Prov 28:13 James 4:8)

8. That they read the Bible daily and regularly attend prayer meetings and Bible studies (Psalm 119:11 Col 3:2)

9. That they value and regard the Ten Commandments and the teachings of Christ ( Psalm 19:7-14 John 8:31-32)

10. That they respect and honour their own parents and respect their elders (Eph 6:2-3)

11. That they respect authority and practise accountability (Romans 13:1-7)

12. That they be given Godly counsel and God-fearing advisors (Prov 24:6)

13. That they be honest and faithful to spouses and children (Mal 2:15-16)

14. That they be practising members of Bible believing congregations (Heb 10:25)

15. That they desire purity and avoid debauchery, pornography, perversion and drunkenness (1 Cor 6:9-20 Titus 2:12)

16. That they be punctual; reliable and dependable (Matthew 21:28-31)

17. That they be honest in financial, tax and ethical matters (1 Cor 6:10 1 Tim 6:6-10)

18. That they seek pastoral care and counsel when needed (Heb 13:7)

19. That they seek out and nurture Godly friendships (Prov 27:17)

20. That they have thankful and teachable spirits (Prov 27:17)

21. That they be generous and have compassionate hearts for the poor and needy (Psalm 112:9 Luke 10:33-37)

22. That they redeem their time and know their priorities (Eph 5:15-17)

23. That they desire honesty, integrity and loyalty (Psalm 26 Prov 11:3),

24. That they have courage to resist manipulation, bribery, pressure and the fear of man (Prov 29:25 2 Tim 1:7)

25. That they be shielded from the occult, New Age religions and secret societies ( Isaiah 1:29 Isaiah 2:6)

(Adapted from the Intercessors for America Prayer Bulletin)

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