Praying Spiritual Protection Over Our Cities

“A growing movement called ‘Refuse Fascism’ has been making headlines with threats of violence in 14 cities throughout the United States on Saturday, November 4, 2017 (Catholic Online, Fulcrum, Z3 News). Their plan is to stage protests against the Trump/Pence administration in hopes of removing them from office. Regardless of the severity of their threats or the actual numbers of followers in their cause, they represent an ongoing attempt to create fear and instability in the nation and stop those who are pursuing righteous government. Though there are specific cities targeted, it is a reminder that every community must stand their guard at the city gates through prayer and intercession. It is up to those who follow Christ to displace the plans of the enemy by securing the borders of their city and declaring God’s kingdom purposes. To equip intercessors and city leaders in this charge, use and share this Prayer Guide for Protection Over Cities. Through these prayer points, you can encourage unity in prayer and oneness of spirit so that Christ is glorified. Declare that God’s Presence would permeate your city to be a light on a hill that shines forth His glory.” (Intercessors for America (IFA))1

“You are the light of the world–like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden.” (Matthew 5:14; NLT)

Give Him 15 minutes in prayer:

  • Lift up praise and worship over your city.
  • Declare your home and community to be a dwelling place for God’s Presence.
  • Call for unity in the church and oneness of spirit among spiritual leaders.
  • Disarm any plans of the enemy to cause harm or injury to people or property.
  • Declare that the light of Truth will dispel any darkness and expose the lies.
  • Speak God’s blessings and protection over transportation and communication lines.
  • Pray for the Word of God and the message of the cross to be shared with power.
  • Thank God for His delivering power in defeating all His enemies.

A prayer you can pray:

(Follow the Prayer Guide’s points for prayer today. Or, pray through the list above.)

Today’s decree:

I decree that we are God’s children, and we have overcome the enemy desiring to operate against our cities and government, because the One in us is greater than the one who is in the world!