Praying from 1 Peter 2:14 relating to Judgment, Justice, Reward

Dear Lord, we pray for our governors and leaders who have been sent by you for vengeance on evildoers and for praise to those who do well. May they be guided by your wisdom and justice in their decisions and actions. Help them to discern what is right and just, and to act with integrity and compassion. We ask for your protection and blessings upon them as they carry out their duties. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Verse: or to governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evildoers and for praise to those who do well.
1 Peter 2:14

This is a Command. The verse instructs the reader to submit to governors who are sent by God for the purpose of punishing evildoers and praising those who do well.

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