A Prayer After the U.S. Bombing of Iran is what is on my mind this Sunday morning, the day after news broke about this bombing.

A Prayer After the U.S. Bombing of Iran

In times of crisis, my soul craves liturgy, because that’s the form of worship with which I engaged as a child.

I remember growing up saying responsive prayers like the one I’m writing today. The pastor led the way with prayer prompts, and the voices of so many around me gave me strength as we responded in the affirmative.

Turning to the Lord first is essential in times when we feel overwhelmed by world politics and threats of war. May this prayer remind you that many Christians around the world are in prayer over this complex matter that affects so many people and stirs much anxiety.

I invite you to quiet your mind and prepare your spirit for this prayer by listening to this song first.

O Lord God Almighty, King of Kings, and Lord of Heaven’s Armies, hear our prayers today.

For our president, we ask your protection, wisdom, guidance, and favor. Your word says a king’s heart is like a stream of water that you direct and guide where you please (Prov. 21:1 NLT). May you direct his thoughts, words, and actions according to your will. Bless and protect his family as well.

Lord, hear our prayer.

For our congress, we ask your protection and guidance. Attune their hearts and minds to your will, Father. Help them make decisions that are pleasing to you and for the benefit of the American people. May the decisions they make now bring blessing, not harm, to the generations to come.

Lord, hear our prayer.

For members of our intelligence community, we pray wisdom and insight. May they intercept messages before destruction results. Grant them special discernment that can come only from you. May their actions of integrity protect and save the lives of many Americans, and may you give them great satisfaction in a job well done.

Lord, hear our prayer.

For the members of our military and their families, we pray peace over anxiety, strength over fear, and trust over doubt. We pray physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual protection over them. May they stand on faith and biblical principles as they put their lives on the line for our freedom.

Lord, hear our prayer.

For our law enforcement officers, we pray for your protection and strength. If protests across the U.S. are in the future, we pray your sovereign blessing upon them to defend our land. We pray you will empower them to establish order and prevent chaos.

Lord, hear our prayer.

Lord, we pray against all evil forces that oppose freedom and democracy. Thwart the evil spirits that roam this earth as they seek to deceive and destroy. We pray against any activation of retaliatory sleeper cells in the U.S. that wish to wreak havoc on our cities and states. Crush the head of Satan before he even raises up in this way. May the true Christians in the U.S. stand firm in their faith and be salt and light in their communities. May we be brave in standing up against evil and threats to our freedom. Equip and strengthen us as we fight spiritual battles through prayer, leading with praise like Jehoshaphat did in ancient Israel (2 Chronicles 20).

Lord, hear our prayer.

For the innocent people of Iran, many of whom are severely persecuted Christians in the underground church, we pray hope, blessing, comfort, and peace. We pray their faith which must be hidden in the dark for their protection, would now blaze brightly before their enemies. We pray for a spiritual breakthrough in the nation of Iran, that your name be glorified above every other name. May the innocent people of Iran be surrounded by your heavenly angels.

Lord, hear our prayer.

For your chosen people of Israel, we pray for your protection and strength. They are remnants of the twelve tribes of Israel, sons and daughters of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Most of us Christians in the U.S. today are Gentiles who have only been grafted into that chosen tree of life (Rom. 11:17-24). Develop a love in our hearts for the people of Israel, Lord. May we see them as our brothers and sisters rather than distant people with whom we have no relationship. O Jesus, may they know you as the true Messiah who is faithful to his remnant from generation to generation. May you shelter them under your mighty wings as each day moves closer to your return, Jesus.

Lord, hear our prayer.

For our churches in the U.S. – the pastors, worship leaders, staff members, and lay personnel, we pray you would empower them to spread peace, comfort, knowledge, and wisdom among people desperately seeking insight and truth. Though our culture is deeply divided, may the church be a safe place for people to encounter the Bread of Life through mature Christians and solid, orthodox teaching. May our hearts, minds, souls, and spirits be lifted by the praise and worship we experience in the church. May your Holy Spirit breathe revival into the American Church at this critical point in our nation’s history.

Lord, hear our prayer.

Help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious Lord.

In the holy name of Jesus, we pray,

Amen – may it be so.

Christian Meditation on Psalm 131

I’m meditating on this psalm today and it’s bringing me peace. May it bring you peace as well.

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