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Prayer point

Pray for decision-making beyond emotion and party loyalty

Pray for Government

The Confederation Building on a hillside in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
The Confederation Building in St. John's, seat of the Newfoundland and Labrador legislature. Shhewitt / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
… and said to the judges, “Consider what you do, for you don’t judge for man, but for Yahweh; and he is with you in the judgment.

2 Chronicles 19:6 World English Bible

Reflection

Party caucuses and intense political debates often create heavy pressure to conform to group sentiment or immediate partisan goals. When elected officials weigh complex legislation, personal feelings and party allegiances can obscure objective truth and long-term wisdom. Ask God to grant parliamentarians and local representatives clarity of mind, enabling them to evaluate policy on its true merits. May they weigh decisions with integrity, courage, and genuine care for the people they serve.

Prayer

Ask the Lord to guide their decisions beyond emotion or party loyalty.

Published by the National House of Prayer in its prayer strategy for 21 April 2025.