God Most High,

We come confidently before your throne but contritely, with the full knowledge that our nation deserves judgment. Yet we ask for mercy instead of judgment and for a reprieve from the evil instead of destruction. We ask that you intervene in the affairs of men, that you counteract the subterfuge, that you stay the hand of evil. We ask that you disable those in power whose intent is wicked and that you lift up and strengthen those who seek what is good and righteous.

Lord, we know that you see all things and know all things. We know that you favor those who fear you and hate those who do evil. We also know that you can “turn the heart of the king” to do your will and that all things are your servants. Work all things together for the good of those who love you while you show yourself mighty in the midst of the wickedness. We ask you to vanquish the darkness and turn the hearts of the people to you. Thank you for hearing and answering.

In the mighty name of Jesus, amen.