How to pray for my enemies based on Psalm 83

On Sunday we were studying Psalm 83 in church. I know I was supposed to be listening. I was! I promise! But I also saw a clear prayer pattern for praying for my enemy so I created a list. 

How little did I know that God would have my heart broken for situations around the world and I would need to pray this multiple times yesterday.

As my friend in South Sudan shared about political genocide.

As my friend in Greater South Asia shared of a family member being brutally murdered.

As a friend shared of a friend's dad being killed in the Ukraine. 

Aa my friend in America said, "I need that list."

This what God showed me based on Psalm 83.

1. Ask God to speak.

2. Ask God see your weakness.

3. Ask God to roar.

4. Tell God about your enemy and the circumstance.

5. Ask God to deal with those that conspire.

6. Ask God to stop their leaders as He did before in history.

7. Ask God to let them know their shame so they can know His Name.

8. Ask God to move so they know He is the Most High God.

9. Ask God for His goodness and righteousness to prevail.

Y'all, I often do not feel smart enough to know how to respond or pray when such things are shared with me, but I do know what the Bible shares about God and history during its time frame. The patterns I find in their pain, suffering, and circumstances are universal responses to God. These are truths I can sit on and dwell to find peace and a way to fight in a healthy and holy way.

It is so important to be in the Word, to be with Jesus, so we can be transformed y'all.

Shalom! Shalom y'all!