Pray For The People In The Nations – Rhapsody Of Realities TeeVo Devotional July 1st

(Approaching Prayer Like This Makes Intercession Even More Impactful)

TO THE BIBLE: 2 Timothy 2:1 NLT
“I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people.”

LET’S TALK
Do you know there’s a difference between praying for a nation and praying for its people? It might seem like the same thing at first, but there’s actually a huge difference, and it can change the way you pray.

When we say we’re praying for a nation, we’re often thinking about the big picture: governments, leaders, systems, and the future of the country as a whole. And that’s important!

Nations need prayer. However, when we pray for the people in those nations, or even those who come from there but are living somewhere else, it gets personal.

For example, instead of just praying for “Ghana,” what if you said, “I’m praying for Ghanaians”? That small change personalises your prayer.

Suddenly, you’re thinking about real people. Every man, woman, boy, and girl who identifies as Ghanaian, wherever they are in the world.

You’re not just praying for a place, you’re praying for hearts, for lives, for their everyday hopes and dreams, the salvation of their souls.

That’s exactly what Paul was encouraging when he said we should pray for “all people.”

It’s about letting your prayers be filled with love for individuals, not just countries. And when you pray like that, something shifts in you. Your prayers aren’t distant, they’re close, personal, and full of heart.

So next time you pray, think about the people. Not just the country, not just the headlines, but the faces behind them.

Approaching prayer in this manner endears you to people in a way that makes your intercession for them more impactful.

Go Deeper:
Ephesians 6:18 NIV; 1 Timothy 2:1-4 GNB

Pray:
Dear Father, thank you for the privilege of prayer and intercession. Even now, I pray for every citizen of my country who’s yet to receive salvation, irrespective of their geographical location, that their hearts be open to hear, understand the Gospel and receive salvation today. Thank you for the massive harvest of souls into the Kingdom around the world today, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
Acts 15:1-21, Esther 1-4
TWO YEAR
2 Corinthians 11:10-33, Isaiah 20

Act:
Take out 15 minutes today to intercede for your nation and the people in it.