Several years back we came across the following list of ways to pray for people of influence in a Newsletter from Intercessors for America.  We cut it out and laminated it.  Since that time we have been using it as a guide in praying for our leaders.  I'm pretty sure the list was actually written by Gary Bergel since his name was at the bottom of the preface of the list.

There are only 30 items on this list, so when there is a 31st day of a month I chose two of the items that I felt most important in my mind and use them for the 31st day.  I chose the 27th and 28th items on the list because of the condition of our nation today, but obviously, you can choose whatever you want to.

If you like this list, remember, it is not mine; it came from Intercessors for America.

Ways To Pray For People Of Influence

1. That they be God fearing and recognize that they are accountable to Him for each decision and act (Prov. 9:10)
2. That they be granted wisdom, knowledge, and understanding. (Js 1:5)
3. That they be presented with the Gospel and loving Christian witness (Rom 10:14)
4. That they be drawn, if unsaved, to a saving encounter with Christ; if born-again, that they be strengthened and encouraged in their faith. (1 Tim 2:4; Eph 1:17-23)
5. That they see their own inadequacy, pray and seek the will of God (Prov 3:5-8; Lk 11:9-13)
6. That they be convicted of sin, transgression and iniquity (Ps 51:17; Jn 8:9)
7. That they heed their conscience, confess their sins and repent (Prov 28:13; Js 4:8)
8. That they read the Bible and attend prayer meetings and Bible studies (Ps 119:11; Col 3:2)
9. That they value and regard the Ten Commandments and the teachings of Christ (Ps 19:7-11; Jn 8:31-32)
10. That they respect and honor their own parents if living (Eph 6:2-3)
11. That they respect authority and practice accountability (Rom 13:1-7)
12. That they be given godly counsel and God fearing advisors (Prov 24:6)
13. That they be honest and faithful to spouses and children (Mal 2:15-16)
14. That they be practicing members of local congregations (Heb 10:25)
15. That they desire purity and avoid debauchery, pornography, perversion and drunkenness (1 Cor 6:9-20; Ti 2:12)
16. That they be timely, reliable and dependable (Mt 21:28-31)
17. That they be honest in financial, tax and ethical matters (1 Cor 6:10; 1 Tim 6:6-10)
18. That they seek pastoral care and counsel when needed (Heb 13:7)
19. That they seek out and nurture godly friendships (Ps 1:1-3)
20. That they have thankful and teachable spirits (Rom 1:21)
21. That they be generous and have compassionate hearts for the poor and needy (Ps 112:9; Lk 10:33-37)
22. That they redeem their time and know their priorities (Eph 5:15-17)
23. That they desire honesty, integrity and loyalty (Ps 26; Prov 11:3)
24. That they have courage to resist manipulation, bribery, pressure and the fear of man (Prov 29:25; 2 Tim 1:7)
25. That they be shielded from the occult, New Age religions and secret societies (Is 1:29; 2:6)
26. That they be presented with biblical world views and principles (Eph 3:10)
27. That they endeavor to restore the sanctity of life, families, divine order and morality in our nation (Eph 5:22 - 6:1)
28. That they would work to reverse the trends of humanism, socialism, and statism in our nation (1 Chr 12:32; Is 59:19)
29. That they desire humility and meekness and be willing to serve and cooperate (Jn 13:14; Ti 3:1-2)
30. That they be prepared to give account to Almighty God (Heb 9:27)