How to pray for our nation

Scriptural reference:
1 Timothy 2:1-2 (New International Version)
I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone— 2for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.

Why Christians are able to determine the welfare of the nation?

Scriptural reference:
Matthew 5:13-16 (New International Version)
"You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men.
14"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 15Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven

3 Functions of Salt
1. Salt creates thirst for water
2. Salt retards corruption and preserves

3 Ways to function as salt
a. Our exemplary conduct
b. Our extended hands to help
c. Our prayers

Example of Abraham with Lot:
Scriptural reference:
Gen 14:22-23
Gen 18:23-33

2 reasons why Abraham's prayer was not answered
a. Abraham wasn't the citizen of that nation
b. Lot is the citizen but not worth the salt

3. Salt gives flavor
Scriptural reference:
Job 6:6

2 Aspects of flavor
a. Make life more meaningful to those around us
b. Our presence makes the earth acceptable to God


Scriptural reference:
2 Thess 2:3-7 NSAB

4 prayer points for the nation
1. Our national leaders to realise their need for Christ the Saviour and Guide
2. Our younger politicians to uphold the time-tested principles and policies that our nation has practised.
3. Singaporeans continue to vote wisely and not selfishly
4. All Christians to remain salty and shine brightly

*Points taken during sermon preached by Pastor Rony Tan