In what ways can we pray for our leaders to embody Psalm 72:2? Psalm 72:2 in Focus “May he judge Your people with righteousness and Your afflicted with justice.” Themes to Pray Over • Righteous judgment that reflects God’s own standards • Fair treatment and protection for the afflicted, poor, and vulnerable • Moral clarity that refuses corruption or partiality Scripture Foundations • Romans 13:3–4 – Authority is God’s servant “to do you good.” • 1 Timothy 2:1–2 – Pray for “kings and all who are in authority” so life may be “peaceful and quiet.” • Proverbs 29:4 – “By justice a king gives stability to the land.” • Isaiah 1:17 – “Seek justice, rebuke the oppressor; defend the fatherless, plead for the widow.” • Micah 6:8 – “He has shown you, O man, what is good… to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God.” Prayer Points for Leaders • That every decision be weighed by the unchanging standard of Scripture, not shifting cultural winds • That their advisors and counselors value truth over personal gain • That they resist bribery, favoritism, and political expediency, acting instead with righteous impartiality • That they actively defend unborn children, orphans, widows, refugees, and all who lack power • That they protect religious liberty so the gospel may advance unhindered • That they exercise courage to confront evil within their own ranks • That their personal lives model integrity, marital faithfulness, and accountability • That God surround them with wise, godly confidants and remove destructive influences • That they humbly acknowledge their dependence on the Lord for wisdom and strength Practical Ways to Keep These Requests Before God • Pair each prayer point with a specific leader’s name or office during daily devotions • Memorize Psalm 72:2 and repeat it as a banner verse whenever news headlines appear • Use weekly fasts or corporate church gatherings to intercede for righteous legislation and fair courts • Send encouraging notes or emails to officials, affirming acts of justice they undertake • Teach children and youth to include leaders in bedtime or mealtime prayers, sowing habits of intercession Living the Study Consistent, Scripture-shaped prayer plants seeds that God alone can make flourish. As believers keep Psalm 72:2 before the throne, earthly leaders receive heavenly support to rule with righteousness and justice, and society enjoys the peace that flows from God-honoring governance. |
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