SCRIPTURES TO PRAY OVER THE NATION We can all do our part and pray for the nation of South Africa. Here we share five simple scriptures you can use to pray over the land today.
2 CHRONICLES 7:14:
PROVERBS 8:15:
“If my people, who are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” Pray: Lord, I come to You with this prayer for our land. You promise that when your people pray, humble themselves, and seek You, that You will hear and answer us. Lord, our land needs healing and I believe it starts with me. I humble myself before You right now. I seek Your face. I ask You to grant me a repentant spirit so I may be an instrument that ushers in your blessing for this nation.
“By me kings reign and rulers issue decrees that are just; by me princes govern, and nobles—all who rule on earth.” Pray: Thank you Lord that no person in leadership over this nation has been appointed by accident. Thank you Lord that you know them by name. We pray that you would speak to them and that you would give them the ears to listen and the hearts to lead well.
1 TIMOTHY 2:1-2: “First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.” Pray: Lord we pray for the leaders and rulers of our nation. We pray for every individual in a high position, that you would lead them to repentance and that you would daily guide their directions and decisions regarding the people of South Africa.
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PSALMS 33:12: “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; and the people whom He has chosen for His own inheritance.” Pray: Lord, our nation has turned from you. God, on behalf of myself and my people, I confess our disregard of you. Bring your people to repentance and let this nation once again call you Lord of this land.
PROVERBS 14:34: “Righteousness exalts a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.” Pray: Lord, we pray that you raise up a standard of righteousness in this land. Let it rain down on us and spring up from within every home and community in our nation!