How Should Christians Vote & Pray for Governing Authorities?

Should Believers care about politics? Should Christians vote and pray for those in leadership? The Bible is clear that Christians should pray for governing authorities.

As Christians, we must ask God for wisdom and discernment in every matter and obey what is written. The Spirit will echo God’s Word to us as we pray for those in leadership and decide how to vote. Remember, no matter what we do, we should do it all for the glory of God–this includes voting (see 1 Corinthians 10:31). 

So then, Christians should vote, taking action according to biblical principles.

As difficult as it may be, we must not vote on a person or party but on God’s Word to prevail. His will for our lives, families, communities, states, and nations should permeate our prayers and actions. His will takes precedence over all things.

We must ask ourselves…

• Am I familiar with what the Bible says about identity, marriage, life, and faith?
• What does a particular person or party stand for?
• Does it align with biblical principles?

These answers reveal how Christians should vote.

Choosing to Get Off the Sidelines

In today’s world, we can no longer sit on the sidelines and remain indifferent or apathetic regarding what happens around us. The political climate is becoming more intense and moving away from biblical principles, as predicted in the Bible. This should compel Christians to vote and pray, knowing current events align with Bible prophecy and our prayers have power. 

It is our call to stand for what God stands for, to be a beacon of truth and righteousness, even when it goes against what might seem “popular.” This does not mean we are to take vengeance, as that is the Lord’s (Romans 12:19), but it does mean we stand for what is right and trust God with the outcome.

Remember Romans 8:28. He will work all things out for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. You can stand firm in this promise.

Government Is Not God, and We Have Authority to Bring Heaven to Earth.

It is important to vote and pray based on God’s Word. Therefore, we need to understand what He says about the topic.

While politics and government don’t bring the freedom and justice God does, the Word does remind us that we have authority in Yeshua over powers and principalities. We are responsible for praying for communities, territories, and nations, just as we are responsible for praying for others, warring in the spirit, not the flesh (Ephesians 6:10-13).

This means…

• We war in prayer, making decrees and declarations that stand against dark powers and principalities (including territories, communities, states, and nations) and agree with God’s Word.

• We humble ourselves, turn from anything in our lives contrary to God’s Word, and surrender it to Him (2 Chronicles 7:14). We must allow Him to purify and cleanse us and get our households in order.

When the disciples asked Yeshua how to pray, He gave us a model–the Lord’s Prayer (Luke 11:1-4). He said to…

• Recognize the Father and where He reigns (Heaven).
• Recognize His holiness.
• Recognize His Kingdom and authority and ask for it to be manifested on earth.
• Ask for what you need to accomplish His plans for you today.
• Ask for any unforgiveness to be revealed in your heart and repent.
• Forgive others.
• Ask for protection against temptations and the enemy.
• Ask for deliverance and freedom from evil.

Let us not only pray like this but also activate those prayers through our decisions—at the voting booths, in our homes, work, communities, and spheres of influence.

Christians Should Vote and Pray According to the Word

Vote for governing authorities who align with God’s Word and pray for them to be led by the Lord.

• 1 Timothy 2:1-4
• 1 Samuel 12:13-25

Obey legitimate authority as it aligns with God’s Word.

• Acts 5:27-29
• Romans 13:1-7

How Should Christians Pray | Governing Authorities, the United States, and Israel

We must not overlook the fact that how governments and nations interact with Israel plays a role in a nation’s prosperity and peace or its downfall (Genesis 12:3).

Decrees and Declarations for the President and Governing Authorities

1. I decree, O Lord, that any weapon used toward Your chosen president and governing authorities—both now and in the future—is thwarted, according to Your Word. “No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgment You shall condemn…”—Isaiah 54:17
2. I decree, O Lord, that Your chosen leader is shown respect and honor, according to Your Word. “Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.”—1 Peter 2:17
3. I decree, O Lord, that Your chosen president and leaders are positioned by Your Spirit for a reason, and that reason will be accomplished, according to Your Word. “Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God.”—Romans 13:1
4. I decree, O Lord, that Your chosen president and leaders receive guidance and wisdom from his advisors, releasing safety to our nation, according to Your Word. “Where there is no counsel, the people fall; but in the multitude of counselors there is safety.”—Proverbs 11:14
5. I decree, O Lord, that Your chosen president and leaders seek Your direction, according to Your Word. “The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord, like the rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes.”—Proverbs 21:1
6. I decree, O Lord, that You cause the enemy against Your chosen president and leaders to stumble and experience a breach in his camp, according to Your Word. “I will send My fear before you, I will cause confusion among all the people to whom you come, and will make all your enemies turn their backs to you.”—Exodus 23:27
7. I decree, O Lord, that You reveal what is hidden to Your chosen president according to Your Word. “Call to Me and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.”—Jeremiah 33:3

Decrees and Declarations for Israel and Her Leaders

1. I decree, O Lord, that the peace of Jerusalem and the assurance of Zion’s salvation is made manifest, according to Your Word. May the nations see Israel’s righteousness—no longer forsaken and desolate. “You shall no longer be termed Forsaken, nor shall your land any more be termed Desolate…”—Isaiah 62:4
2. I decree, O Lord, that Your strength empowers the leaders of Israel, according to Your Word. “And the governors of Judah shall say in their heart, ‘The inhabitants of Jerusalem are my strength in the Lord of hosts, their God.’”—Zechariah 12:5
3. I decree, O Lord, that Israel stands as a place where Your justice and mercy are evident as we humbly walk with You, according to Your Word. “He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you, but to do justly, to love mercy and walk humbly with your God?”—Micah 6:8
4. I decree, O Lord, that those who are brokenhearted, poor, widowed, and orphaned find refuge and strength under Your covering, according to Your Word. “He shall cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler.”—Psalm 91:4
5. I decree, O Lord, that Israel fulfills the plans of Your heart as a place of justice for all, according to Your Word. “It shall be that you will divide it by lot as an inheritance for yourselves, and for the strangers who dwell among you and who bear children among you. They shall be to you as native-born among the children of Israel; they shall have an inheritance with you among the tribes of Israel.”—Ezekiel 47:22
6. I decree, O Lord, that Your covenant with Israel is everlasting, according to Your Word. “And I will establish My covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you in their generations, for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and your descendants after you.”—Genesis 17:7
7. I decree, O Lord, that the zeal of the Lord will prepare a way for the King to enter in through the Eastern Gates of Jerusalem as He takes up His throne, according to Your Word. “Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end, upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, to order it and establish it with judgment and justice from that time forward, even forever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.”—Isaiah 9:7

Decrees and Declarations for the United States of America

1. I decree, O Lord, that the leaders of the United States stand with Israel, according to Your Word. “For behold, in those days and at that time, when I bring back the captives of Judah and Jerusalem, I will also gather all nations, and bring them down to the Valley of Jehoshaphat; and I will enter into judgment with them there on account of My people, My heritage Israel, whom they have scattered among the nations; they have also divided up My land.”—Joel 3:1-2
2. I decree, O Lord, that we humble ourselves, turn from our wicked ways, and seek Your face, according to Your Word. “…if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”—2 Chronicles 7:14
3. I decree, O Lord, that the United States will respond to Your call to bless Israel, releasing Your blessing upon this nation, according to Your Word. “I will bless those who bless you…”—Genesis 12:3
4. I decree, O Lord, that darkness and unfruitful works are exposed in this nation, according to Your Word. “But all things that are exposed are made manifest by the light, for whatever makes manifest is light. Therefore He says: ‘Awake, you who sleep, arise from the dead, and Christ will give you light.’”—Ephesians 5:13-14
5. I decree, O Lord, that a great revival takes place in the Church in America, according to Your Word. “Again He said to me, ‘Prophesy to these bones, and say to them, “O dry bones, hear the word of the Lord! Thus says the Lord God to these bones: ‘Surely I will cause breath to enter into you, and you shall live. I will put sinews on you and bring flesh upon you, cover you with skin and put breath in you; and you shall live. Then you shall know that I am the Lord.’”’”—Ezekiel 37:4-6
6. I decree, O Lord, that You use this time to enlarge the nation as we seek Your guidance, according to Your Word. “He makes nations great, and destroys them; He enlarges nations, and guides them.”—Job 12:23
7. I decree, O Lord, that You have broken the yoke of oppressors and ungodly authority over this nation, according to Your Word. “For You have broken the yoke of his burden and the staff of his shoulder, the rod of his oppressor…”—Isaiah 9:4

As a nation established on biblical principles, let us not lose sight of God’s purpose for us. Let us understand the connection between Israel and the United States and pray for both, according to God’s Word. May the Church arise and pray, taking authority in the spirit that His Kingdom is made manifest on earth! 

God is not done yet!