Personal Prayer
Praise Jesus as the one who “rose again from the dead” and “ascended to heaven” where he is “seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty.” Thank God for access to him through Jesus the Intercessor. Confess any skepticism of God’s willingness to hear your prayers. Commit yourself to living under the flag of King Jesus today. Ask the ascended King to rule over even the details of your life.

For Your Family and Friends
Pray that the children in your circle of close contacts will know that they belong to the King of heaven and earth. Ask God to help you model the dignity of living for Jesus.

For the Church
Pray for world missionaries who are calling groups of people to bow before Jesus. Ask that these groups’ rulers and leaders also submit and begin to lead their people in Jesus’ ways.

For the Kingdom
Pray for “all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness” (1 Tim. 2:2). Ask that the peaceful rule of Jesus might soon come in fullness.

For People to Know Jesus
Pray that unsaved acquaintances will submit to Jesus before he comes “to judge the living and the dead.” Ask God to give you a sense of the urgency of bringing the good news to them.