Luke 23:12

That very day Pilate and Herod became friends with each other, for previously they had been at enmity with each other.

Lord, You are God. who made heaven and earth and sea, and all that is in them, who by the mouth of Your servant David have said: Why did the nations rage, and the people plot vain things? The kings of the earth took their stand, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord and against His Christ. Father as You are well aware even today many who are at the opposite ends of the political spectrum, unite in their hatred of Jesus Christ. May we be aware of ungodly alliances in our lives. Father, I pray for those who are against Your holy Servant Jesus whom You have anointed may they stop, look and listen before going any further down the road leading to their destruction. Grant Your children boldness to speak Your word, to stretch out our hands to be used to heal, and signs and wonders be done through the name of Jesus who deserves all the glory. It is remarkable that even though there is no fault found in Jesus, who is spotless and perfect many still choose Barabbas. The stench of the spirit of death, rebellion and hatred permeates this nation and is bringing judgement on the land. Father, forgive us as we honor You with our lips, but our hearts are far from You. We are a double minded people who say one thing and do another. We say we love You, but we are only tickling Your ears with insincere praise. Please Father, pour out Your Holy Spirit to cleanse hearts and minds so the gift of sorrowful repentance may be received, and lives transformed. May we one day soon be a restored nation that is a beacon of hope for the world no longer being one of mockery and distain. I pray for the multitudes of people who do follow You, the ones who are mourning and weeping regarding all the injustices that are happening around us. The dark cloud that is thundering perverted words of calling evil good and good evil. Strengthen Your faithful ones to endure and be victorious in every battle. May we have a vim, vigor and vitality for the truth and speak it with confidence not being ashamed of the Gospel. Have mercy on us Lord and be gracious to Your children. Maranatha, Amen.

Acts 4:23-30