In Psalm 72, we read of a prayer of King David, a powerful prayer, that the king would rule in righteousness. This is such an important appeal, as seventy nations around the world have elected new leaders for this year. May we all pray this together…
“Endow the king with Your justice, Oh God… May he judge Your people with righteousness and justice… May true prosperity come; the fruit of righteousness. May he defend the afflicted and save the children, and crush the oppressor.
May he bring a refreshment like rain falling on a mown field, like showers watering the earth; and in his days may the righteous flourish and prosperity abound.
May people pray over him, and may all nations be blessed through him.
Praise be to the Lord God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds.
Praise be to His glorious name forever;
May the whole earth be filled with His glory.
Amen and amen.”
(Devotional by Cheryl Hall-Laos)
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