What we hear on the news and what we read on social media is often so twisted, contorted, and misconstrued that it is hard to discern what is true. The forces of those aligned against the purposes of God and His kingdom are continually manipulating the facts and perceptions in order to distract, dissuade, and even deceive those who are searching for answers.

In addition, national leaders are making decisions that will affect generations to come and the ramifications of those choices are significant, both in the natural and in the spiritual. How do we pray for our leaders as they walk through the minefield of ongoing threats, false accusations, back-room deals, political agendas, and demonic attacks? There is a powerful key from the book of Proverbs that can help straighten out those crooked paths, separate the truth from the lies, and make sense of all the chaos that has been unleashed.

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Hear [says Wisdom], for I will speak noble things, and from my lips will come what is right, for my mouth will utter truth; wickedness is an abomination to my lips. All the words of my mouth are righteous; there is nothing twisted or crooked in them. They are all straight to him who understands, and right to those who find knowledge. (Prv 8:6-9 ESV)

According to this chapter in the book of Proverbs, Wisdom is personified as one who has the power to do some incredible things for those who listen to “her” voice. This is divine Wisdom speaking as God offers himself as an extension of His just and faultless character. Not only does Wisdom offer the clarity and insight needed for life’s challenges, but also brings great blessing and long-term fruitfulness for those who follow her.

I believe these characteristics can mark any leader whose heart and mind are yielded to the Lord. Let’s pray for our President and his administration to lead our nation with this much-needed Wisdom from heaven.

Pray that our leaders will embrace wisdom, so they can…

• Speak what is true and right (v. 6).
• Detest wickedness and anything that is an abomination to the Lord (v.7).
• Possess knowledge with shrewdness in making decisions (v. 12).
• Walk in the fear of the Lord due to hatred of evil (v.13).
• Hate pride and arrogance and any speech that is perverted (v.13).
• Provide sound counsel with understanding and insight (v.14).
• Demonstrate a strength and determination to do what is right (v. 14).
• Decree what is just and govern with uprightness (v.15-16).
• Love God’s Word and seek His wisdom diligently (v.17).
• Yield the fruit of heaven’s wisdom through honor and enduring righteousness (v.18-19).
• Grant an inheritance to coming generations with treasures both natural and spiritual (v. 20-21).

We must also pray that this wisdom is spoken clearly and heard accurately. In order to demolish the lies and twisted truths that assail our daily lives, we must be bold and speak out that which is true, accurate, and trustworthy. We must pray for those who are kingdom ambassadors in this hour, raised up to speak, write, and report that which will defeat the lies of the enemies of God. Pray that they will be heard for their marked wisdom and insight which will dismantle the falsehoods and deception.

Wisdom is not simply an attribute of God, but a powerful expression of the Father’s heart and eternal purpose. Let’s not keep Wisdom at a distance but seek to listen and apprehend that which she gives in order for our country to be governed rightly and ruled in righteousness.

By me (Wisdom) kings reign and rulers issue decrees that are just; by me princes govern, and nobles—all who rule on earth. (Prv 8:15-16 NIV)

Pray through these prayer points by watching this short video clip (for closed captioning, click on the “cc” at the bottom)

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