Prayer points for our country
As believers, we are called to intercede for our country, asking God to guide its leaders, bring healing, and restore peace and prosperity. Scripture reminds us of the importance of standing in the gap for our land: “And seek the peace of the city where I have caused you to be carried away captive, and pray to the Lord for it; for in its peace you will have peace” (Jeremiah 29:7). Here are 25 prayer points for our country.
Prayer points for our nation
1. Pray for National Leadership
Prayer Point: Ask God to grant wisdom, discernment, and integrity to the country’s leaders.
Scripture: “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” James 1:5
2. Peace and Stability
Prayer Point: Pray for God to bring lasting peace and stability.
Scripture: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled.” John 14:27
3. National Unity
Prayer Point: Ask God to unite citizens across all ethnicities, cultures, and beliefs.
Scripture: “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!” Psalm 133:1
4. Economic Growth
Prayer Point: Pray for God to bless the nation’s economy and provide opportunities for everyone.
Scripture: “But remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth.” Deuteronomy 8:18
5. Healing of the Land
Prayer Point: Pray for spiritual and physical healing of the nation.
Scripture: “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
6. Pray Against Corruption
Prayer Point: Ask God to expose and eradicate corruption in government and institutions.
Scripture: “The Lord detests dishonest scales, but accurate weights find favor with him.”* — Proverbs 11:1
7. Justice for All
Prayer Point: Pray for fair systems of justice to prevail.
Scripture: “Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed.” Isaiah 1:17
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8. Protection Against Natural Disasters
Prayer Point: Pray for God’s protection over the land and people.
Scripture: “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1
9. Strengthening Families
Prayer Point: Ask God to strengthen family units and values across the country.
Scripture: “Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain.” Psalm 127:1
10. Pray for the Youth
Prayer Point: Pray for God to guide and inspire the younger generation to live purposefully.
Scripture: “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers.” 1 Timothy 4:12
11. Protection from Violence and Crime
Prayer Point: Pray for safety and the reduction of crime in communities.
Scripture: “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?” Psalm 27:1
12. Revival in the Church
Prayer Point: Ask for a revival among believers to lead the nation spiritually.
Scripture: “Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?” Psalm 85:6
13. Protection for Borders
Prayer Point: Pray for secure and peaceful borders.
Scripture: “He will bless your barns and your borders.” Deuteronomy 28:5
14. Respect for Human Rights
Prayer Point: Pray for the respect of dignity and rights of all people.
Scripture: “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves.” Proverbs 31:8
15. Education System
Prayer Point: Pray for the improvement of education systems and the success of students.
Scripture: “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”* — Proverbs 22:6
16. Good Health for Citizens
Prayer Point: Pray for improved healthcare and well-being for everyone.
Scripture: “I will restore you to health and heal your wounds.” Jeremiah 30:17
17. Wise Stewardship of Resources
Prayer Point: Pray for leaders to manage natural and economic resources wisely.
Scripture: “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.” Psalm 24:1
18. A Spirit of Generosity
Prayer Point: Pray for a spirit of generosity to arise in communities.
Scripture: “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over.” Luke 6:38
19. Pray Against Poverty
Prayer Point: Ask God to provide for those in need and break the cycle of poverty.
Scripture: “The poor will eat and be satisfied; those who seek the Lord will praise him.” Psalm 22:26
20. Healing from Past Hurts
Prayer Point: Pray for reconciliation and healing from historical injustices.
Scripture: “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!” Isaiah 43:18-19
21. Pray for the Military and Police
Prayer Point: Pray for strength, integrity, and protection for security forces.
Scripture: “The Lord is a warrior; the Lord is his name.” Exodus 15:3
22. Inspiration for Innovation
Prayer Point: Ask God to inspire innovation and creativity for national growth.
Scripture: “I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills.” Exodus 31:3
23. Protection of Freedoms
Prayer Point: Pray for the preservation of religious, political, and personal freedoms.
Scripture: “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.” Galatians 5:1
24. Spiritual Awakening
Prayer Point: Pray for a spiritual awakening that draws the nation closer to God.
Scripture: “The earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea.” Habakkuk 2:14
25. Gratitude for Blessings
Prayer Point: Thank God for His mercy, blessings, and provision for the country.
Scripture: “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” Psalm 107:1
Prayer for our country
Heavenly Father, we come before You with gratitude for the blessings You have poured upon our nation. We ask for Your guidance and wisdom over our leaders, so that they may govern with integrity and justice. Bring peace to our land, unity among our people, and healing where there is division. Bless our economy, protect our families, and inspire our youth to walk in Your purpose.
Lord, we surrender our country into Your hands, trusting that You are working all things for good. May Your will be done, and may Your love and truth prevail.
In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
