Praying for the leaders of your country is the only effective mechanism that can bring about a government that will be responsive and genuinely cater for the yearnings and aspirations of the overwhelming majority. There’s no amount of political or social agitation that can reverse the dismal state of the economy of any nation except the prayers of God’s people. I would to God that believers in Christ would realize this!
The socio-political or economic progress of your nation is not dependent on the politicians and those in government; it’s dependent on your words and the fervency of your prayers for those at the helm of affairs in your country! They may not be born again, but you’re obliged to pray for them! You may not like them or share their political ideologies, it still remains your duty as a Christian to intercede for them; for every wrong step they take will affect you as an individual.
Learn to bless your country; refrain from speaking negatively about your nation. You can change the situation of things in your country through prayers and a good confession. Proverbs 11:11 says, “By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.” Don’t gang up with the wicked (unbelievers) to speak negatively about your country. Keep exalting your nation by speaking words of blessing, because that’s what it takes for any nation to be exalted.
You cannot build a good future for yourself and your children if you don’t build your nation. If you don’t contribute to the betterment of your society, your society will work against you. It’s like being healthy and living in a dirty house, sooner or later the dirt will catch up with you and you’ll become sick. Contribute to building your nation; it is your divine responsibility and it calls for your unreserved patriotic spirit!
