Proverbs 21 - Praying God's Word

Please read Proverbs 21.

Meditate on verses 1 and 31.

The king’s heart is like channels of water in the hand of the LORD;

He turns it wherever He wishes.

The horse is prepared for the day of battle,

but victory belongs to the LORD.

Good governance is an important goal for countries. It benefits the population if the laws are fair and justly applied, if trade is allowed to flourish, and if there are human freedoms for people to direct their own lives.

In 1 Timothy 2:2, Paul called believers to pray for their leaders. Pray “for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all Godliness and dignity.“

Christians need to be praying for the LORD’s intervention in so many places around the world. He is more powerful than any country or any ruler. Ask Him to make the hearts of the rulers of your nation like His heart. Ask His blessings on rulers who are just and trying to serve the people under their care or authority.

One may have the most powerful military in the region, but victory is for the LORD to decide.

As a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7), pray Proverbs 21:1, 31, and 1 Timothy 2:2 over your leaders.

“LORD, the heart of _________ is like a channel of water in Your hand.

Turn their heart the way You wish. 

Their horse is prepared for the day of battle,

but the victory belongs to You.

Let us lead a tranquil and quiet life in all Godliness and dignity.

In Your name, Jesus~”

The WATCHMAN on the WALL – Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell