A Prayer Concerning Retaliation from Iran
Sovereign Father, we thank You for protecting our nation, the United States of America. Thank You for honoring our prayers as a nation and extending Your mercy toward us. Thank You for protecting our borders. Thank You for protecting our nation from the threats of Iran. Your Word is true, and we can trust everything that You do. You love whatever is just and good. Your unfailing love fills the earth. You merely spoke, and the heavens were created; You breathed the Word, and all the stars were born. You assigned boundaries to the seas and locked the oceans in vast reservoirs. Let the whole world fear You and let everyone stand in awe of You! How great is the goodness that You have stored up for those who fear You. You lavish it on those who come to You for protection, blessing them before the watching world.
Righteous Father, in the Name of Jesus, we rebuke the spirits of fighting and war and command peace to be still between the United States and Iran, now! God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, we declare that Your very Name keeps us safe from all harm. Your Word declares that You can stop wars anywhere in the world. Father, we admit that we are a pluralistic society that confesses many gods, but there is a remnant in our nation who trusts only in You. We declare that every weapon, whether physical or political formed against the United States and its people shall not prosper. Likewise, protect the innocent in Iran, Isreal and all surrounding nations. May innocent lives not be caught in the crossfire of pride and power. We declare that President Donald Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian will find a diplomatic solution and will not react hastily to the perceived actions to war, but they will respond out of wisdom. They will turn from evil and do good. They will search for peace and work to maintain it.
Lord, please intervene and cause hostility to cease. Let every plan of retaliation, violence, and revenge be overturned by Your mighty hand. Confuse the schemes of those who seek destruction and replace every intention of war with a pursuit of peace. Raise up peacemakers in every level of leadership. Give wisdom to all U.S. and Israel officials and give discernment to Iran’s leaders to work toward resolution of this issue. Restrain evil and release Your Spirit of reconciliation and righteousness. Help all global citizens to discern through the rhetoric and propaganda surrounding this situation so that the truth is revealed and every lie exposed. Help President Donald Trump and his team to make wise decisions that align with Your security plans for our nation and to keep the American people safe. Holy Spirit, please reveal and expose every evil plot, plan and strategy that have been devised against our nation both internally and externally. Stir the hearts of Christians around the world to pray without ceasing.
Merciful Father, please forgive the leaders of our nation, Israel and Iran for all acts of sinfulness including not acknowledging Your Son, Jesus, as Lord. Forgive our nation, Israel and Iram for the innocent blood that has been shed. Forgive Believers in Jesus Christ for our ignorance concerning this conflict and for failing to pray consistently for this region. Let faith rise above fear and may Your Church stand as a light in dark times. Lord, forgive me for (list any sins that you have committed). Holy Spirit, remind the citizens of our nation and Iran of those we need to forgive and help us all to forgive.
Holy Spirit, help the leaders and citizens of our nation, Israel and Iran not to yield to temptation but deliver us all from the evil one.
You are the Lord, our God, and there is no other. No one is holy like You. There is no one besides You. There is no Rock like You, our God. Lord, You are the King of kings and Lord of lords. You rule and reign forever. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Scripture References for the Written Text: Psalm 33:4-8, Psalm 31:19, Mark 4:39, Exodus 3:15, Psalm 46:9a (VOICE), Psalm 34:14, Proverbs 21:1 (NKJV), Matthew 6:13, I Samuel 2:2, Revelation 19:16
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