Author: Lisa Branch

Prayer Guide for America

First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
- 1 Timothy 2:1 – 2

A Prayer Guide for America’s 250th Anniversary
Dr. J. Alan Branch
1. Pray for God to send a Spirit-led revival to the United States.
Will You not Yourself revive us again, that your people may rejoice in You? Psalm 85:6
Dear God: Please send another Great Awakening to our nation. We ask that many of our neighbors would repent of their sins and believe on Jesus Christ for salvation.
2. Pray for God to forgive the sin in the United States.
And [if] My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
Dear God: Please forgive our nation of our many sins. May your righteousness guide our path.
3. Pray for the name of Jesus to be famous in the United States.
How then will they call on Him in whom they have not believed? How will they believe in Him whom they have not heard? And how will they hear without a preacher? Romans 10:14
Dear God: Please let the name of Jesus become famous in the United States. Through your grace, may many people hear the Gospel and believe on Jesus.

4. Pray for our political leaders in the United States.
First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. I Timothy 2: 1-2
Dear God: Please give wisdom and guidance to the political leaders of the United States. Help them to pursue righteousness and justice for all citizens of our nation. Keep our leaders safe and help them make wise decisions which will help our nation prosper.
5. Pray for the United States Military.
You will not be afraid of the terror by night, or of the arrow that flies by day. Psalm 91:5
Dear God: Please help the United States military to continue to be a guardian of freedom. Give our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen victory over our enemies. Calm the fears of the families of our brave warriors and grant peace to our warriors during the hour of combat.
6. Pray for our first responders in the United States.
The wicked flee when no one is pursuing, but the righteous are bold as a lion. Proverbs 28:1
Dear God: Please assist our law enforcement, fire departments, emergency responders, and medical personnel to execute their missions with excellence. Keep them safe and give them strength and perseverance to serve us during long hours of service.
In the name of Jesus,
may God’s will be done in
the United States of America.