Government Prayer Points

A hope carrier is a disciple of Jesus living on mission to change their world. And one of the best ways to carry hope to your area of life is to pray. Use the provided topics and scriptures to help guide you as you pray for the people that encounter this area of life every day.

Pray for First Responders:

You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.

Isaiah 26:3

Praise be to the Lord my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. He is my loving God and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer, my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me.

Psalms 144:1-2

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.

Deuteronomy 31:6

Pray for The Mayor and City Manager:

Now may God, the source of great endurance and comfort, grace you with unity among yourselves, which flows from your relationship with Jesus, the Anointed One.

Romans 15:5

Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.

Proverbs 16:3

Wise words are like deep waters, wisdom flows from the wise like a bubbling brook.

Proverbs 18:4

Pray for The City Staff:

My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

Colossians 2:2-3

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

James 1:2-4

My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress; I will never be shaken.

Psalms 62:1-2

Pray for The City Council Members:

Now may the Lord of peace himself always give you peace and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.

2 Thessalonians 3:16

But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

Isaiah 40:31

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Isaiah 41:10

Pray for the Judges:

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.

Proverbs 3:5

God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and a sound mind.

2 Timothy 1:7

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart and you will find rest for your souls.”