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INTERCESSION FOR NIGERIA

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HAPPY NEW MONTH AND HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY TO ALL NIGERIANS

The bible says in the book of Psalms 122:6 "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem (Nigeria):they shall prosper that love thee". Today is the mark of sixty years of independence for our British colonial rulers. We thank God for all His goodness towards Nigeria. God loves Nigeria and that's why despite the way the stink of our evil ways rises up to him continually, He has not obliterated us in His wrath. God has been so merciful and gracious unto us. But, we have to pray because things are not the way they should be. The spiritual climate of Nigeria is like a desert waste land. The economy is in shambles. The educational sector is in disarray. The unemployment and crime rate is at its peak. Corruption is the order of the day. Nigeria has become a by-word and a desolation among nations.

Many citizens of this sleeping giant of Africa speak of this country and the calamities befalling her as if they are separate from her. Some even try to escape to greener pastures. Whether you and I like it or not, we are what makes up this country. We are part of this land and every minute thing we do contributes to the collective status of Nigeria. As believers, we have to pray that the Lord would give us prayer burdens for Nigeria.

About a year ago, the Holy Spirit woke me up in the middle of the night and prompted me so strongly to pray for Nigeria. Ever since then, He began teaching me to intercede for Nigeria the same way Daniel, Nehemiah, Ezra and other saints of old interceded for Israel.

You and I are the watchers the Lord has set upon the walls of this nation. It is our duty to stand in the gap for Nigeria and quit remaining nonchalant.

I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem (Nigeria), which shall never hold their peace day nor night; ye that make mention of the Lord, keep not silence, And give Him no rest, till he establish, and till He make Jerusalem (Nigeria) a praise in the earth. Isaiah 62:6-7 (emphasis mine).

This matter is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones: to the intent that the living may know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever He will, and setteth up over it the basest of men. Daniel 4:17

It is only through our genuine national repentance as it happened in Israel and Nineveh, that the Lord will shine His face upon us and heal our land. It is when we realize our folly and return to the Lord, then and only then are we truly free from the clutches of the spiritual pharaoh or prince of Nigeria oppressing us. Righteousness, the Holy Scriptures affirm, exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach, a bringer of shame, to a people.

Here are some prayer points with scriptural backing for Nigeria. Pray as led by the Holy Spirit for this list is not exhaustive.

  • Pray for the leaders in Nigeria. That they will be controlled by the Spirit of God. Proverbs 21:1
  • Pray that the Lord will send spiritual revival to this nation. That His kingdom be established upon Nigeria as it is in Heaven. That every tongue, tribe, state, local government area will experience the move of God. Psalms 80:3, 85:6
  • Pray that the mercy of God mixed with His righteous judgement (truth) will be poured upon this country. Psalms 85:10
  • Pray that the peace of God will reign. No more terrorism, kidnapping, insecurity, natural disaster etc in Nigeria in the name of Jesus Christ. Psalm 122:6-8
  • Pray that the Lord will through His blood wash away all the multitudes of our sins. Isaiah 1:18
  • Pray for a strong and stable economy for Nigeria. Deuteronomy 8:18
  • Pray for national unity and love in Nigeria. Psalm 133:1

As you pray in faith, rejoice in the lord for there is nothing too hard for Him to do. Nigeria's puzzle is a piece of cake for the Lord to resolve. The Lord has commissioned us as partners in His work. Without Him we are helpless and without us His work is limited. Let us keep praying and not faint until the righteousness and salvation of Nigeria goes forth as a burning lamp. Shalom.

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  1. UnknownOct 5, 2020, 11:16:00 PM

    Lord have mercy upon this nation. Let Nigeria yet praise you.

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