19 Ways You Can And Should Pray For President Donald J. Trump

I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.  This is good, and pleases God our Savior…” -1 Timothy 2:1-3
On Friday, January 20th Donald Trump was sworn in as our nation’s 45th president.  As part of the festivities, Senate Chaplain Barry Black delivered an invocation/blessing prior to the Statuary Hall luncheon.  See the video above.
Selected to the position in June 2003, Chaplain Black provided a wonderful template for how to pray for our current and future presidents.  The following are 19 Ways You Should Pray For President Donald Trump.  First is the principle followed by the chaplain’s words.
If President Trump is successful, we will live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.  I know this is the type of life I want.

1. Pray President Trump Has Courage – “We praise You that we have nothing to fear.”
2. Pray For A Peaceful Transition – “We can stand without fear during the season of peaceful transition because we know Your providence will prevail.”
3. Pray Knowing God’s Providence Will Come To Pass – “Your providence has brought President Donald J. Trump to this milestone moment.”
4. Pray For President Trump To Be Successful – “Lord, crown his labors with success leading him to the destination You have chosen.”
5. Pray For President Trump, His Family, And His Cabinet’s Protection – “Surround him, his family and the members of his Cabinet with the shield of Your divine protection”
6. Pray President Trump Experiences God’s Favor – “and favor.”
7. Pray For President Trump To Be A Man Who Seek’s God’s Wisdom – “May President Trump seek Your wisdom” “
8. Pray For President Trump To Be A Man Who Seek’s God’s Justice – “justice”
9. Pray For President Trump To Be A Man Who Seek’s God’s Grace – “and grace.”
10. Pray For President Trump To Lead With God’s Strength – “Leading with Your strength”
11. Pray For President Trump To Have Compassion For Those In The Margins – “which reaches out to those on life’s margins – the lost, lonely, last, least and left out.”
12. Pray President Trump Leaves A Godly Legacy Of Greatness – “May he remember that those who would leave a legacy of greatness”
13. Pray President Trump Has A Servant’s Heart – “must strive to become servants of all.”
14. Pray President Trump Has God-Given Inspiration – “Lord, inspire our president”
15. Pray President Trump Is A President Who Fears God – “to perform his God-appointed duties which such reverence for You”
16. Pray For God To Use President Trump To Provide Clear Direction – “that his tenure will be like the sun shining forth on a cloudless morning”
17. Pray For God To Use President Trump As An Instrument Of Hope, Peace And Comfort – “like a rainbow after a storm”
18. Pray For God To Use President Trump As An Instrument Of Joy – “and like the singing of the birds at dawn.”
19. And Pray All Of This In Jesus Name – “In Your sovereign name.  Amen”

As we are taught in the verses from 1 Timothy written above, we are to pray for our leaders.  I want President Trump to be the most successful president in our country’s history.  Once again, if for no other reason, I am praying to that end because I want to “live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.  This is good, and pleases God our Savior.”  

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