Praying for your Member of Parliament
A timeless Christian prayer guide for your Member of Parliament, with two WEB passages and practical, non-partisan prayer points.
A place to begin
A Member of Parliament carries public responsibilities on behalf of a local community and the country. Prayer can hold that service before God without requiring agreement on every decision.
Regular prayer helps us remember both the weight of public responsibility and the dignity of every neighbour represented in Parliament.
Scripture to pray with
I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks, be made for all men: for kings and all who are in high places, that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth.
1 Timothy 2:1-4 World English Bible
This passage invites prayer for all who carry public authority.
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceful, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.
James 3:17-18 World English Bible
This passage gives language for praying for wise and peaceable service.
Pray with purpose
Ways to pray
- 01
Pray for wisdom to understand complex responsibilities and competing needs.
- 02
Pray for patience, humility, and attentiveness toward every constituent.
- 03
Pray for healthy relationships with family, staff, colleagues, and the local community.
- 04
Pray for integrity in public work and courage to seek what is just and merciful.
A short prayer
God, give our Member of Parliament wisdom, humility, strength, and care for every person they serve. Amen.