Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee. Psalm 122:6
Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.” Jeremiah 29:7.
The 2 passages are an indication that if you pray for prosperity for yourself and not for the place where you God has settled you, your prosperity is a mirage.
Whatever tag you give the place; either a Jerusalem or a Babylon; either a home to you or an exile; desirable or you can't wait to leave there.
It could be the country you live, your rented apartment, job, church, anything! If you don't pray for its prosperity, you won't prosper. That's what God is saying.
This is awakeup call for those who speak negative words at their current country or place of work, let's start praying for it's peace now and remind God of His word in these bible pasages, then God will prosper us.
It is well with us in Jesus name. Amen.
Shalom!
