Mayors
Father in Heaven,
Thank you for our city.
We love our city.
You love our city.
You are the one who raises up leaders.
All authority comes from You. (Romans 13:1)
Today, we pray for our mayor.
We pray wisdom over them.
Grant them wisdom that is pure, peaceable, gentle,
Open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits. (James 3:17)
Let their decisions be guided by justice and righteousness,
For by righteousness a city is exalted. (Proverbs 14:34)
We pray compassion over them.
Give them a heart that seeks the welfare of this city,
To act not in selfish ambition but in service to everyone. (Philippians 2:3-4)
May they defend the cause of the poor, the needy, and the vulnerable, (Proverbs 31:8-9)
And work for peace and unity among all our neighbors.
We pray humility over them.
Surround them with wise counselors who fear you. (Proverbs 11:14)
Protect them from pride and weariness.
May they be a servant-leader
Who humbly acknowledges that the earth is Yours,
And all who dwell in it. (Psalm 24:1)
May our city flourish under their leadership.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
Corbin Hobbs is the Lead Pastor of The Heights Church. He currently serves on the Mayor’s Clergy Council for the city of Denver. Corbin and his family live in the Lowry neighborhood.
