Mexican President Felipe Calderon said in his state of the nation address that he will fight to the last day of his term to defeat the drug cartels that have taken over towns, police forces and institutions in parts of Mexico. Calderon also promised to clean up corruption among police and federal attorneys by the time he leaves office in December 2012.

In May, BridgeBuilders and other partnering national ministries concluded a 21-day prayer initiative, “Two Nations – One Prayer”, which resulted in many answers to prayer regarding the cartels and their violence. This caught the attention of President Calderon who directly gave us more specific prayer targets.

It is time to renew our commitment to join forces with our brothers and sisters across the border in a bold stand against the cartels and corruption. As Felipe Calderon enters his final year as president, let us join in prayer that his declaration of clean cops and fallen drug cartels will come to pass.

Corcoran, Katherine. “President: Mexico Will Have Clean Cops.” Borderland Beat. BorderlandBeat, 03 Sept. 2011. Web. 03 Nov. 2011. http://www.borderlandbeat.com/2011/09/president-mexico-will-have-clean-cops.html.

PRAY:

For what is hidden to be revealed  - pray for full exposure of all individuals who are involved in illicit activities while serving in the police force, military, government or other places of authority. Pray for accountability and that all corrupt activities will cease. (1 Cor. 4:5)

For President Calderon – Pray for safety for his family, cabinet and staff. Ask the Lord to give him spiritual eyes to see anything that needs to be exposed and wisdom in how to deal with it. (Eph. 1:18) Pray that his last year in office will bear much fruit and that any seeds planted during his presidency will mature and not be destroyed. (Matt. 13:23-25)

For the Cartels – We will not grow weary in praying that all the cartels will be dismantled. (Gal. 6:9) Pray not only that justice will be served and righteousness will prevail, but also that those involved in evil will turn from their wicked ways and come to a saving, reforming relationship in Jesus Christ.

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