3. Prayer Points for America Presidential
& General Election
• Psalm 122 v 6 - Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they
shall prosper that love thee.
Unfolding developments in America and Israel are very
crucial and focal point of the coming of the Lord Jesus.
The events around these two nations are culmination of
the prophecy, however we can restrict the full-blown of
unpleasant development till the coming of the Lord. With
the above Scripture, it's interesting to note how the
praying people's prosperity is connected to her peaceful
habitation.
5. …contd.
• Prayer Point 1: Proclaim peace over provinces,
regions and that of America borders. Declare
that the angels of the Lord are dispatched to
maintain peace and order in the nation.
Proclaim peaceful cohabitation amongst
diverse cultures. Declare that the greatness of
this country shall not diminish and her
prosperity will continue to spread abroad.
6. Prayer Point 2
• Proverbs 14 v 34: Righteousness exalteth a
nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.
We are asking the Lord to have mercy upon the
nation; pray that every form of reproach be
removed and that the biblical doctrine of
righteousness of Christ be widely embrace so much
so that America nation is exalted in Righteousness.
8. …contd. Prayer Point 3
• 1 Timothy 2 v 1-3: I exhort therefore, that, first
of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions,
and giving of thanks, be made for all
men;2 For kings, and for all that are in
authority; that we may lead a quiet and
peaceable life in all godliness and
honesty.3 For this is good and acceptable in
the sight of God our Saviour;
9. …contd. Prayer 3
Declare that the forces of evil be restricted from
our lands and borders. Declare that ungodly
aspirants are resisted from occupying public
offices; pray that the Lord is reinstating godly
ones. Pray that the resources and logistics
required for them to be in power gravitate
towards them as a matter of free course
unhindered. Pray for the incumbency: that they
are making righteous judgements and become
an unbiased umpire during the electoral process
and after the elections. Rebuke the spirit of
violence and civil unrest in America.
10. Prayer Point 4
• Ecclesiastes 10 v 16-17(TLB): Woe to the land
whose king is a child and whose leaders are
already drunk in the morning. Happy the land
whose king is a nobleman and whose leaders
work hard before they feast and drink, and then
only to strengthen themselves for the tasks
ahead!
America founding Fathers were known to be
spiritual giants whose wisdom were founded on
Christ, we'll pray that America President-elect will
choose the path of the Word which is the only and
lasting solution to the problem of the world. We'll
declare that our elected officials will make
righteous judgements befitting for governance.
11. Prayer Point 5
• Proverbs 19 v 21(NIV): Many are the plans in a
person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose
that prevails.
We are praying that inspite of several plans in
the hearts of the eventual President-elect, pray
that the Lord, who controls the heart of a king,
will cause His purpose to prevail through the
emerged winner.
12. Proverbs 16 v 9(TLB): We should make plans—
counting on God to direct us.
13. Prayer 6
We’ll pray that as people set their hearts to
vote, declare that their decisions will not be
made on the basis of emotion, morality and not
even from excellent debate speeches but voting
according to conscience in line with the
direction of God's will for this great nation
especially in these last days; and pray that the
Lord will direct the hearts of the electorates
towards fulfilling His purpose.
14. Conclusion
Father in the Name of the Lord Jesus, we thank you for this
day. We thank you for blessing us with such a great nation
as United State of America. We thank you for all the great
Leaders, both present and past, that you have bless our nation
with. As a nation we may have gone astray and attract your
imminent wrath, we ask oh Lord that you grant us forgiveness
of sin and guide our steps in the path of righteousness for
your Name's sake. We ask that you prevent this great nation
from nose-diving. We pray that your Will be prevailed over
nation and thus become a great nation again. We pray that
your Will prevails in the forthcoming national election. We
pray that the election be free and fair. And we reject every act
of manipulation and violence in the mighty Name of Jesus.
Thank you Lord because our prayers and requests have come
to you as a sweet savour, holy and acceptable unto you in the
mighty Name of Jesus. Amen.