I. PRAYER FOR OUR LEADERS   (vs 1-7)

A.    Pray our leaders will have the ability to rule well.

B.     Pray our leaders will have the strength to rule well.

C.     Pray our leaders will be blessed in their rule.

II. PROSPERITY WHICH RESULTS FROM RIGHTEOUSNESS.

A.    First righteousness then prosperity

B.     Prosperity is more than riches.

III. POWER OVER ENEMIES  (vs 8-11)

A.    The enemies on the outside

B.     The enemies within

IV. PROTECTION OF THE WEAK  (vs 12-14)

A.    Protection from the oppressors

B.     Protection from circumstances.

Conclusion of the matter: The key to national blessing is Jesus.