NATIONAL DAY PRAYER
“Arise, shine Malaysia, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.”
“But the LORD rises upon you and His glory appears over you.” “See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples..” “But the LORD rises upon you and His glory appears over you.”
“Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.” Isaiah 60:1-3 (NIV)
Father God, We join the churches of this land to pray for the well-being and prosperity of our homeland Malaysia. We thank You for Your goodness towards this land.
We acknowledge Your hand of mercy, that has enabled Malaysia to weather through different challenges throughout 54 years of independence.
We declare this day that Malaysia will fulfil her God-given destiny We declare this day that Malaysia will fulfil her God-given destiny. We hold on to Your promises that Your plans for Malaysia are to prosper her and to give her an enduring hope and future.
We proclaim that Malaysia will be a nation blessed by You, that truth, righteousness and justice will be upheld within the government administration. We pray that our national leaders will be granted wisdom for all key decisions and policies.
We commit the upcoming General Elections to You. Raise forth men and women of integrity who will be the voice for the average man in the street.
We speak forth peace and stability over the land. Be with our police in maintaining law and order. Let the values of oneness, mutual respect and harmony prevail amongst our diverse ethnic groups.
We pray for a greater sense of unity and purpose amongst the churches of Malaysia to be a blessing to the nation.
Cause the Church to arise and take an active role in nation-building. May we always remember that You will hold the Church accountable for the welfare and destiny of this land.
Father, Bless Malaysia and pour forth Your Spirit upon her peoples Father, Bless Malaysia and pour forth Your Spirit upon her peoples. Look upon Malaysia with favour and grant her peace. This we pray through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.