Epaphras Prays Podcast

Who may ascend the hill of the Lord? Psalm 24 says he who has clean hands and a pure heart. Who do we want as leaders in government and in positions of authority? The same, not those who are false and deceitful. As we pray for our nations government, let’s ask for the clean and pure. Prayer Insights … from C.H. Spurgeon Let us lift up our heart with our hands to God in heaven . — Lamentations 3:41...

Jesus said those recognized as having authority lord it over us, rather than showing humility and meekness. We are reminded to be ready for every good deed, peaceable and to malign no one. Our PrayerCast today for those in government authority is from Titus 3:1-2 Pray For The People Of God From The Word Of God Here are passages we are praying from this week: * Thursday - James 4:6, 10 * Friday - 1...

For any leader and on any journey there are decisions and dangers. We are asking for wise leaders who will seek guidance, and we are asking for their protection. In our PrayerPodcast, let’s lift up those in authority today praying from James 1:5, Proverbs 3:21, 1 Corinthians 16:13 Pray For The People Of God From The Word Of God Here are passages we are praying from this week: * Thursday - 1 Cor 16...

There is so much noise and so much conflicting ideas that we can often have trouble hearing or knowing Truth. King David prayed much about this, learning and being lead by Truth. This is how we pray for our nations leaders, starting in Psalm 25:5 Pray For The People Of God From The Word Of God Here is one passage in four parts we are praying from this week: * Thursday - Psalm 28:9 - Save your peop...

What happens when it goes well with the righteous? Proverbs 11 tells us the city rejoices! A city is exalted by the blessing of the upright (v. 11). Let us approach the Lord in Heaven and ask for elected and appointed men and women in government authority to be those who are upright, who desire and pursue integrity, honesty and loyalty in all they do. Pray For The People Of God From The Word Of Go...

“ The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple .” As we continue praying for our public servants, we pray they would know and value the commandments of God and teachings of Christ, and may these guide them in how they live and govern. Even a casual glance will reveal that much of our nation -- and her government, has rejected the Lordship of Christ. But we know politics is not the ans...

Today as we focus on praying specifically for our nation’s government, we want to focus on the most important task of hearing the Gospel. Join us on the PrayerPodcast, and let’s pray from Romans 10:14 and focus on asking God for a clear presentation of His Word. Pray that it result in salvation for those who hear. Pray For The People Of God From The Word Of God Here are four passages we are prayin...

There are many in government who serve not in elected offices or appointed positions, but on the front lines. They are often called the first-responders — the men and women who serve to protect and defend are in branches of military, or in law enforcement, or as firefighters. These run toward danger as we run to safety. They work often in harms way for our protection — but they also need protectio...

It is Job who tells us in whose hand is the life of every living thing; who it is who makes nations great – or destroys them. Our prayers are for our nation and our government - that we know it is the Lord who does this. We pray from Job 12, and from a hymn that God would shed His grace. Prayer Insights … from E.M. Bounds Prayer and Faith In any study of praying, first place must be given to faith...

We are told by the Lord in Jeremiah not to glory in wisdom, might and riches, but in the things that the Lord delights: that He is the Lord who practice kindness, justice and righteousness. We lift up our prayers for our nation and it’s government starting in Jeremiah 9:23-24 that we would each glory in the things that the Lord delights. A Christian’s despair makes him pray; it is a despair of sel...

Today we pray for those in our nations government who are saved and faithful in Christ. We are thankful they know the Lord and serve Him, as well as serve we the people. We pray for them today from Ephesians 1 beginning in verse 17: [Eph 1:17-19 NKJV] 17 … that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him , 18 th...

In ancient days were many servants of the Lord who stood with boldness before those in authority. Joseph, Moses, Esther, and Daniel are several who served the people of God under foreign, pagan kings. We pray for such in our day and pray for them as Paul asked for prayers in Ephesians 6:19-20, that words may be given him to speak as he ought , to boldly proclaim the Gospel and to make known the my...

Intercessions are prayers on behalf of others needs. There are many examples of this in Scripture and we are instructed to do the same, to pray for the needs of others like those in office, in authority, in government positions. They have needs as do we and so we pray on their behalf, that is we go before the Father and make requests for them of blessing, healing, protections, wisdom and so on. In...

Our government and leaders are in the hands of Almighty God. Arthur W. Pink writes, “Like all other kings, Pharaoh’s heart was in the hand of the Lord; and God had both the right and the power to turn it whithersoever He pleased. And it pleased Him to turn it against all good.” We pray for our nations government regardless of party from Proverbs 21:1 - may He turn hearts wherever He wills . Prayer...

Most of us cannot throw a 90+ mph fastball, or hit a 300 yard drive, or perform open-heart surgery. We recognize our inability to do these things, or even to get someone else’s dog to obey us! Nor can we always know they way of things; they are hidden from us and the wise seek it out, but we cannot know the end from the beginning. We are able to see around the bend in the road. Proverbs 3:5-8 tell...

There is no authority but from God, and those in government are God’s servant for our good. The job of government: to punish and deter evildoers. Our PrayerPodcast for government comes from Romans 13:1-7 as we ask, and keep on asking for Godly government and leaders in our land - that is they make right and just laws and enforce them. Praying the Word of God on behalf of the People of God * Thu -...

Throughout Scripture we see examples of integrity, from Abraham and Moses, to Joseph and Samuel. Sincerity, uprightness, truthfulness and a pure heart are certainly Godly traits we all desire in ourselves, and we should expect them in those who lead. In Proverbs we read The integrity of the upright will guide them , and we go to the Lord in prayer on behalf of our government, asking for this integ...

Jesus taught his disciples when you pray to ask the Father for His Kingdom and His will. We can pray this for ourselves, certainly, and in our congregations. In this Prayercast, we pray from Matthew 6:10 as intercessors for our nation and government. Praying the Word of God on behalf of the People of God * Thu - 1 Peter 4: 7-9 * Fri - 1 Peter 5: 10, 11 * Sat - 2 Peter 1: 2, 3 * Sun - 2 Peter 3: 18...

As we spend a few moments in today’s PrayerPodcast praying for our nations government leaders, we are praying from James 4:8: Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse [your] hands, [you] sinners; and purify [your] hearts, [you] double-minded. [Jas 4:8 NKJV] This would apply to others as well, but let’s focus now on officials in authority as we pray for good government across our land...

We are to pray for our government and make supplications, that is requests to the Lord. Our requests are for those in authority, and for the averting of evil in our land, and by our government. In today’s PrayerPodcast, 1 Timothy 2:1 guides us as we pray for good. Do You Have A Prayer Request? Thank you for subscribing to this newsletter. I want you know we pray specifically for you by name, and i...

We know prayer ought to be a priority, but what prayers might be a priority? There are many prayers, petitions, requests, and supplications needed. Here are three we believe are among the most important right now: * The salvation of unbelievers – pray for those who do not know the Lord Jesus Christ, that they might repent and believe the gospel; they would hear the good news, become aware they are...

Today May 6th 2021 is the National Day Of Prayer This day, set aside by law in 1952, is to be dedicated to prayer on behalf of our nation. Its’ history actually dates back to President John Adams in 1798 whose proclamation was for a National Day of Humiliation, Fasting and Prayer. You can read it here . President Abraham Lincoln also called for a day of Prayer and Fasting in 1863. They designated...

Today we cry to God in prayer, as those in earnest, because of all the abominations that are committed in [the land], for Jesus “ began to preach and to say, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand .” How have we grieved our Lord? The transgressions committed against His Holy Word are many, we pray today for His mercy from Matthew 4:17 in what is Episode 29 of those 30 daily prayers. Pray Fo...