Many of you will already have been having conversations in your churches and homes about the forthcoming UK General Election. Many of you may also have been thinking through the issues and praying during the run up to the election next month.
In order to support us in this prayer quest, you may be interested in the prayer resources which the Evangelical Alliance have been gathering, based on the Psalms of Ascents (Psalms 120-134).
Here is some background to this series of prayers and devotions, which the EA outline for us:
“During the election campaign, we will be using some of these Psalms of Ascents to help guide our prayers. As our current political landscape prompts very different reactions in our churches, we can use these Psalms to pray for ourselves, our fellow believers, and for our country. These Psalms will also help us to “fix our eyes on Jesus”, particularly as this election takes place in the run-up to Christmas. Finally, they will also remind us of the city we seek, “without foundation, whose architect and builder is God” – even as we cast our votes in whatever city or constituency in which he has placed us. Please join us in prayer over the coming weeks!”
You can download and pray through the devotional series with us HERE.
Praying ahead of the General Election - prayer by the EA
Dear heavenly Father, in this time of uncertainty, may we continue to look to You for help and direction. Please assure us of Your steadfastness and remind us that You are with us at all times – sustaining us and upholding us. Prepare us as we face changes and challenges in the weeks and months ahead and prepare this nation with your unending peace and perfect love.
"Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:
'May those who love you be secure.
May there be peace within your walls
and security within your citadels'
For the sake of my family and friends,
I will say, 'Peace be within you'." Psalm 122:6-8
Amen
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