Lord, we pray for people in authority:

18. That they seek pastoral care and counsel when needed. (Hebrews 13:7)

Lord, we pray for people in authority:

17. That they be honest in financial, tax and ethical matters. (1 Corinthians 6:10, 1 Timothy 6:6-10)

Lord, we pray for people in authority:

16. That they be timely, reliable and dependable. (Matthew 21:28-31)

Lord, we pray for people in authority:

15. That they desire purity and avoid debauchery, pornography, perversion and drunkenness. (1 Corinthians 6:9-20, Titus 2:12)

Lord, we pray for people in authority:

14. That they be practicing members of local congregations. (Hebrews 10:25)

Lord, we pray for people in authority:

13. That they be honest and faithful to spouses and children. (Malachi 2:15-16)

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Lord, we pray for people in authority:

12. That they be given godly counsel and God-fearing advisers. (Proverbs 24:6)

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Lord, we pray for people in authority:

11. That they respect authority and practice accountability. (Romans 13:1-7)

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Lord, we pray for people in authority:

10. That they respect and honor their own parents if living. (Ephesians 6:2-3)

Lord, we pray for people in authority:

*8. That they read the Bible and attend prayer meetings and Bible studies. (Psalms 119:11, Colossians 3:2)