HOW TO PRAY THE NEWSWe are bombarded with news on television, on our phones, in the car, and on social media. How can we pray for the news that we hear with a kingdom-minded focus?

An Intercessors for America Prayer Guide

1S E E K G O D ' S P E R S P E C T I V EWhat would God's view be of the news you are hearing? We can tell by His Word and His character what His principles are--how do they apply? Ask God to revealHis heart about the news you arereviewing. Consider Psalm 119:105.

2A S K G O D F O R T R U T HMuch of what we see or hear is based on bias and filters. Ask God for the truth of the issue you are hearing about. We can always pray that the truth would be known--that is the simplest and most universal prayer we can pray. Consider John 8:32.

3P R A Y F O R T H E P E O P L EPray for the people involved in the issue or news. Lift up all involved, that they would have wisdom and revelation from God. Consider Proverbs 29:18.

4F O L L O W A N I S S U EThere are issues that tend to touch us more than others--pro-life, LGBT indoctrination in our schools, human trafficking--what touches you? That interest may be a prayer burden from the Lord. Consider James 5:16-17.

5P R A Y F O R D I S C E R N M E N TOften the issues are more complicated than the news media portrays. Ask God for discernment as you read--seek to understand what is really happening and if there is a hidden agenda at play. Consider 1 Corinthians 2:14.

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C H O O S E H O P E , N O T A N G E RThe news can be full of hope-stealing stories. Yes, the world is fallen. But we can have hope in Christ--He is bigger than any issue our nation is facing. Often the people that anger us really need Jesus. Consider Colossians 1:27.

S E E T H E S P I R I T U A L I S S U E SIn each news story, evaluate what spiritual issues are at play. Is there a Spirit of Jezebel at work? Are there biblical principles that are being violated? How does this news or issue impact Kingdom values? Consider Ephesians 6:10-12.

P R A Y F O R T H E M E D I AThe American (and global) media frames, curates, and delivers the news with an agenda in mind! Pray that the media who are reporting the news are touched by God and desire truth. Consider 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22.

L O O K F O R A N S W E R SMost news is problem-oriented. Ask God for revelation for those involved to see supernatural answers and solutions to the issues reported. Consider John 10:10.

U S E H E A D L I N E P R A Y E RIFA Headline Prayer is designed to make it easy for you to be updated on critical news stories and how to pray about them, with an opportunity to comment and discuss the news with other intercessors. Headline Prayer is your shortcut to the news you need to pray about every day. Consider 2 Corinthians 1:11.

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