Six Things to Pray for the UK General Election

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a General Election will take place on 4th July 2024. In just 6 weeks UK voters will vote to determine who runs the country.

We are called to pray for our nation and leaders. It can feel daunting but it does not have to. Sunak's decision was a surprise to many but not to God. God has a desired outcome for the elections and Christians all across the political spectrum can partner with God to pray for His will to be done in the UK as it is in heaven (see Matthew 6:10).

First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. I Timothy 2:1-2 ESV

Six Things to Pray for the UK General Election

With six weeks to go, here are six things to pray for the UK General Election:

1. Pray for God's will to be done

2. Pray for a peaceful campaign season and election

3. Pray for just policies that will be good for the people, the nations and the world

4. Pray for truth and integrity from politicians and discernment from voters

5. Pray for clear, impartial and beneficial campaign journalism

6. Pray for election day preparation and administration

Let's Pray for the UK Together

For the next few weeks, I will add short prayer starters and Scripture references for praying for the UK and the upcoming General Election to my weekly email. Subscribe now to receive this weekly email and pray for the UK General Elections with me and others.

Here are some prayer starters for praying for the United Kingdom or any other nation during elections.

Blessing in Action: Six Things to Pray for the UK General Election

Pray without ceasing - I Thessalonians 5:17

There's no time like the present! Start praying for the UK now.  Review the six prayer points for the UK General Election. Select one to pray now and commit to praying regularly about the General Election. Perhaps you could pray all the points daily, pray over one area several times a week, or choose one to pray each day on rotation. You decide. The important thing is to pray consistently and to believe that your prayers matter.