Pray For Your Leaders Canada

So many of us are more than ready to offer our opinion about those who are leaders in high places of authority. Leaders in government, business or ministry are often judged and accused by God’s own people. We often ask, Are they qualified for the position they hold? Are they the right person to stand in such a place of importance? The Holy Spirit often prompts us to pray for our leaders, not offer our opinion about their service. “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.” Ephesians 6:18

Paul, an Apostle of Christ, by the will of God. This man humbled himself and asked the Ephesians to remember him in prayer. I Imagine he was accused and judged at times but with all he had to suffer for the gospel, prayer was what he needed most. The prayers of the Saints encouraged him through lack, shipwreck, torture and imprisonment. “With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel.“ Ephesians 6:19

We, who have been given mercy, have mercy to give in abundance. Even though Pharaoh’s heart was hardened towards God’s people, still he boldly asked Moses to pray for him. In his own way, I believe he was asking for God’s mercy. “Pharaoh said, “I will let you go

Ann Marie Hemmings Eagle Worldwide Ministries Canada

to offer sacrifices to the Lord your God in the wilderness, but you must not go very far. Now pray for me.” Exodus 8:28

The book of Daniel reminds us of God’s sovereignty. “He changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.” Daniel 2:21. While fear and intimidation comes to weaken our faith, we must trust the Lord in days of uncertainty. The times are pregnant with opportunities and we need to shed old garments of judgements and accusations, so we can walk in the higher levels of authority the Lord has provided for his people. “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” Psalms 23:5-6.

While we are in this season of transition, let’s take the time to acknowledge our governmental leaders. Instead of accusation, offer them mercy. Instead of judgements, intercede for them, praying without ceasing. We all want God to change our circumstances but first let’s ask him to change us, to be true ambassadors of Christ. ✽