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Prayer Topic #15:
A Prayer for the State of Texas

Scripture Reading:
Psalm 89:1-8, Romans 13:1-7

Reflections of the Heart:
There is a rich cultural, professional, educational, medical and religious tapestry in the state of Texas. The
strength of our state is contingent upon the unity of the residents and our commitment to the Lord. Let’s keep
our great state in prayer.

Scriptural Prayer:

Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your tender mercies and loving-kindness towards the City of Houston.
Thank You for the bountiful blessings You have given to us. Thank You for the state of Texas. Thank You for
uniting the Christians within our state. Lord, no pagan god is like You, our Lord. None can do what You do!
All the nations You made will come and bow before You; they will praise Your holy Name. You are great,
and perform wonderful deeds. You alone are God. Lord, You are good and Your faithful love endures
forever.

Glorious Father, we declare that the state of Texas belongs to You and that it is You who will cause prosperity
to overflow in our communities and cities. We decree that justice will run down like water and righteousness
like a mighty stream within the political, judicial, and educational systems in our state. We commit to praying
for those who are in authority over us; Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Mayor
Sylvester Turner. We pray for all civic, business and community leaders. As we do this, we expect to live
peaceful and quiet lives marked by Godliness and dignity. We declare that the righteous in our state will be
called priests of the Lord; ministers of You, our God. We will feed on the treasures of the nations and boast in
their riches. Instead of shame and dishonor, the residents of Texas will enjoy a double share of honor. We
will possess a double portion of prosperity in our land, and everlasting joy will be ours.

Holy Spirit, how should I pray specifically for the needs of the state of Texas?
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Rise up, O God, in Texas and scatter Your enemies! Let crime, murder and lawlessness be scattered. Let
homelessness, unemployment and corporate greed be scattered. Holy Spirit, fill the halls of the schools in
our state so that our children and youth will be safe and will obtain a quality education. Father, please open
doors for economic increase within our communities. Help the homeowners in Texas to successfully maintain
their property and pay their mortgages and taxes on time. Let equality and justice flow through the Medical
Center so that everyone receives quality, affordable health care. Let Your perfect love and peace preside
over our state. Holy Spirit, help Texas to stand as a beacon of light and hope for our nation to see what a
Godly state looks like.

Righteous Father, forgive the people of our state for hypocrisy, injustice, oppression, greed, racism, sexism,
ageism, elitism, deceit, lying, lewdness, pornography, selfish ambitions, lawlessness, rebellion, violence,
hatred, partiality, sexual promiscuity, homosexuality, adultery, fornication, and slander. Forgive us for not
equipping and preparing the next generation with the tools, knowledge and self-confidence they will need to
be effective, efficient leaders for tomorrow. Lord, forgive the Body of Christ for not praying consistently for our
leaders, city, state and nation. Lord, forgive me for (list any sins that you have committed). Holy Spirit,
remind us all of those we need to forgive and help us to be quick to forgive. As for me, Holy Spirit, bring to my
remembrance those I need to forgive. (Take a moment and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal names or faces
of people that you may need to forgive. As He reveals them, say, “I forgive name of person(s).” Now,
trust the Lord to heal any wounds in your soul caused by unforgiveness.)

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