Praying for Nations through Prophetic Words
Praying for Nations through Prophetic Words
Today, we will be praying for nations through prophetic words. The power of prayer and repentance can bring healing to a nation. In Jeremiah 29:7, God calls His people to pray for the peace and prosperity of the places where they live. God can punish the sins of individuals and He can also punish the sin of a nation. When God destroyed the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, it was due to the sin of these cities. The punishment of a nation who has sinned can invariably affect the righteous in that nation. Although, when God punished the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, He spared Lot and his family, but they lost their business empire. This shows us that we need to constantly pray for our nations so that they can live righteously.
We can pray for nations through prophetic words. The book of Isaiah 62:6-7 (NIV) says, “I have posted watchmen on your walls, Jerusalem; they will never be silent day or night. You who call on the Lord, give yourselves no rest, and give him no rest till he establishes Jerusalem and makes her the praise of the earth.” This is a call to persistent prayer for Jerusalem until God’s promises are fulfilled. As a believer, you can pray and give yourself no rest until the plans and purpose of God is fulfilled in your nation.
Declaring Prophetic Promises Over Nations
Also, the book of Ezekiel 22:30 (NIV) says, “I looked for someone among them who would build up the wall and stand before me in the gap on behalf of the land so I would not have to destroy it, but I found no one.” That shows that when you don’t have intercessors who will pray and stand in the gap for a nation through prophetic words, the nation can be destroyed. God seeks intercessors who will stand in the gap for their nation. Abraham stood in the gap for Sodom and Gomorrah so that God will not destroy the cities. He prayed until God agreed with him that if He sees ten righteous people in the land, He would not destroy the cities. Unfortunately, God could not find ten righteous people in the cities and He destroyed them.
In the case of the city of Nineveh, the king commanded that everyone should fast and pray for three days so that God can spare the city. They all repented of their sins and they fasted and prayed to God. Even the pregnant women and the animals fasted and God changed His mind. Many nations have been destroyed today because there were no intercessors. In the book of Daniel 9:17-19, Daniel prayed and stood in the gap for his nation, Israel. Daniel’s prayer for his nation shows the impact of interceding for a nation’s restoration. One person can stand in the gap for a nation and likewise a group of people. We can pray for nations through prophetic words.
Standing in the Gap for Nations Through Prophetic Prayers
God encourages us to pray for leaders and authorities, impacting the nation (1 Timothy 2:1-2). This scripture said that when we do this, we will live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. Psalm 2:8 (NIV) says, “Ask me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession.” This is a prophetic invitation to pray for nations to come under God’s rule. God is willing to make nations your inheritance and the ends of the earth your possessions. So, stop asking for petty things when you can ask God for nations. Also, Isaiah 56:7 (NIV) says, “For my house will be called a house of prayer for all nations.” This verse shows us that the believers are mandated to pray for all nations. This is a declaration of God’s desire for His people to pray for all nations.
In the book of Nehemiah 1:4-6, Nehemiah prayed and wept for his nation because the walls had broken down. Nehemiah’s prayer for his nation’s restoration is a powerful example of intercessory prayer. He prayed and took action and he rebuilt the walls of the city. You can also pray for your nation through prophetic words. You can pray for God to act powerfully in your nation’ and your prayer can restore peace and righteousness to that nation. Psalm 122:6 (NIV) says, “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: ‘May those who love you be secure.’” This is a call to pray for the peace and security of nations. If there is no peace and security in a nation, it could be as a result of lack of intercessors.
Shaping Nations through Prophetic Intercession
Through the power of intercessory prayer you can avert judgment on a nation (Amos 7:2-3). You can also pray for God’s blessings upon a nation. Zechariah 10:1 (NIV) says, “Ask the Lord for rain in the springtime; it is the Lord who sends the thunderstorms. He gives showers of rain to all people, and plants of the field to everyone.” If there is scarcity or famine in a nation, you can stand in the gap and there shall be rain and abundance. A prophetic word from Elisha ended the famine in Samaria and there was a great abundance. That is how powerful prophetic words in your mouth can be.
You can also pray for God’s will to be done in nations as it is in heaven. This should be a central part of your intercession. Jesus Christ was teaching His disciples how to pray in the book of Matthew. Matthew 6:10 (NIV) says, “Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” This is one major prayer that God expects to pray for all nations of the earth. As we continue to pray as believers, one day, the kingdom of this world will become the kingdom of our God. As you pray for nations today through prophetic words, I pray that God will answer your prayers in Jesus’ name.
Prayer Points:
- Father, I pray for a great revival in my nation in Jesus’ name. Lord, I pray that you will deliver my nation from wickedness and I pray that righteousness will be our watchword in this nation in Jesus’ name. I pray that my nations will be delivered through prophetic words in Jesus’ name.
2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV)
“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”
2. Father, I pray for the prosperity of my nation and I pray that my nation will prosper in Jesus’ name. I pray that all the prophetic words spoken over this nation will come to pass in Jesus’ name.
Jeremiah 29:7 (NIV)
“Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.”
3. Father, I pray that you will raise watchmen in this nation that will pray for the establishment of your will in my nation in Jesus’ name. Lord, I pray that you will establish your will in this nation in Jesus’ name. Father, I pray that you will establish all the prophetic words over this nation in Jesus’ name.
Isaiah 62:6-7 (NIV)
“I have posted watchmen on your walls, Jerusalem; they will never be silent day or night. You who call on the Lord, give yourselves no rest, and give him no rest till he establishes Jerusalem and makes her the praise of the earth.”
4. Father, I pray that you will raise men that will rebuild the walls of their nation and stand in the gap for their land. Lord, I pray that you will deliver this land from sin and the land will not be destroyed in Jesus’ name. I pray that you will deliver this nation through prophetic words in Jesus’ name.
Ezekiel 22:30 (NIV)
“I looked for someone among them who would build up the wall and stand before me in the gap on behalf of the land so I would not have to destroy it, but I found no one.”
5. Father, I pray that you will look with favor on my nation. Lord, I pray that you will deliver my nation from any form of desolation in Jesus’ name. Father, I pray that you will fulfill all prophetic words spoken over this nation in Jesus’ name.
Daniel 9:17-19 (NIV)
“Now, our God, hear the prayers and petitions of your servant. For your sake, Lord, look with favor on your desolate sanctuary. Give ear, our God, and hear; open your eyes and see the desolation of the city that bears your Name.”
Prophetic Prayers for National Revival and Transformation
6. Father, I pray that all the nations of the earth shall be saved in Jesus’ name. Lord, I pray for kings and all those in authority that you will give them the wisdom on how to rule in the wisdom of God in Jesus’ name. Father, I pray that your prophetic words over my nation will come to pass in Jesus’ name.
1 Timothy 2:1-2 (NIV)
“I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.”
7. Father, I pray that you will make nations my inheritance and the ends of the earth my possession in Jesus’ name. Lord, I pray that your prophetic words over all the nations of the earth will come to pass in Jesus’ name.
Psalm 2:8 (NIV)
“Ask me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession.”
8. Father, I pray that Bethel Kingdom City Church will be a house of prayer for all nations in Jesus’ name. Lord, I pray that all the prophetic words you have spoken over BKCC will come to pass in Jesus’ name.
Isaiah 56:7 (NIV)
“For my house will be called a house of prayer for all nations.”
9. Father, I pray that your ear will be attentive to me and your eyes will be open to hear my prayers in Jesus’ name. Lord, I receive the grace to pray for my nation day and night and as I pray Father, answer my prayers speedily in Jesus’ name
Nehemiah 1:4-6 (NIV)
“When I heard these things, I sat down and wept. For some days I mourned and fasted and prayed before the God of heaven. Then I said: ‘Lord, the God of heaven, the great and awesome God… let your ear be attentive and your eyes open to hear the prayer your servant is praying before you day and night for your servants, the people of Israel.’”
10. Father, I have known of your fame and I stand in awe of your deeds. Lord, I thank you because you are an awesome God. Father, I pray that you will repeat the good deeds that you have done in the past in my nation in Jesus’ name. I pray that all your prophetic words over this nation will come to pass in Jesus’ name.
Habakkuk 3:2 (NIV)
“Lord, I have heard of your fame; I stand in awe of your deeds, Lord. Repeat them in our day, in our time make them known; in wrath remember mercy.”
Intercession for Nations Based on Prophetic Revelations
11. Father, I pray that your peace will reign in my nation in Jesus’ name. Lord, I pray that you will secure us in this nation and your love will reign supremely in this nation in Jesus’ name.
Psalm 122:6 (NIV)
“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: ‘May those who love you be secure.’”
12. Father, I pray that you will use us in BKCC to rebuild the ancient ruins and to raise up the age-old foundations in this nation in Jesus’ name. Lord, you are the Repairer of Broken Walls and the Restorer of Streets with Dwellings, so, I pray that you will transform this nation in Jesus’ name. I pray that your prophetic words in the nation will be established in Jesus’ name.
Isaiah 58:12 (NIV)
“Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins and will raise up the age-old foundations; you will be called Repairer of Broken Walls, Restorer of Streets with Dwellings.”
13. Father, I pray that you will cancel all the negative words of prophecy over this nation in Jesus’ name. Lord, I pray that you will have mercy over this nation in Jesus’ name.
Amos 7:2-3 (NIV)
“Sovereign Lord, forgive! How can Jacob survive? He is so small!” So the Lord relented. “This will not happen,” the Lord said.
14. Father, I pray for rain in springtime over this nation in Jesus’ name. Lord, I pray that you will give showers of rain to all people in my nation in Jesus’ name. I pray that you will give the plants of the field to everyone and bless us mightily in this nation in Jesus’ name.
Zechariah 10:1 (NIV)
“Ask the Lord for rain in the springtime; it is the Lord who sends the thunderstorms. He gives showers of rain to all people, and plants of the field to everyone.”
15. Father, I pray that your kingdom will come and your will will be established in all the nations of the earth in Jesus’ name. I pray that all the prophetic words spoken over all the nations of the earth shall come to pass in Jesus’ name.
Matthew 6:10 (NIV)
“Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.”
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