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Pray for elected leaders personally rather than politically

Pray for Government

The Centennial Flame burning on Parliament Hill, ringed with provincial shields
The Centennial Flame on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Moreover as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against Yahweh in ceasing to pray for you: but I will instruct you in the good and the right way.

1 Samuel 12:23 World English Bible

Reflection

Elected representatives face intense daily demands, personal scrutiny, and heavy decision-making responsibilities. When intercessors approach political figures with genuine care for their personal well-being rather than partisan expectations, it opens doors for authentic connection. Faithful, ongoing intercession seeks God's grace, wisdom, and strength for these individuals and their families. Asking how to support them personally transforms our posture from critical observers into compassionate neighbours offering steady spiritual support.

Prayer

Pray with with faithfulness, perseverance, like you're saying, Chris. Take that posture. We pray for them, not for their politics. All right, one little story and I had a the MP ask us uh we're meeting with them and and this is so, how can we pray for you? And they said, you know,

This prayer point first appeared in NHOP's prayer strategy for 27 May 2026.