Today in the United States we observe the National Day of Prayer. It’s a time to remember our nation and lift it up before the Lord in humility and solemnity.
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see the headlines and know our country needs prayer. We need it bad. I hope we will take this opportunity to first confess our own sins, and repent, that is, turn around and go in the direction of Christ in every area of our lives.
To follow Him, to “love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind” and then to show we do as we “love your neighbor as yourself.” Luke 10:27
Will anything change until we do?
If our country is to be illuminated with Christ’s love and truth, if we desire to live in peace and dignity, we must pray for it, and then live it.
Heavenly Father, praise your Holy Name. Please forgive me for my sin of pride and letting fear sometimes dictate my way. Fill me anew with your Spirit and a fresh vision and passion to follow you, to consume your Word as my spiritual food, and allow your purposes to be accomplished in and through me. I pray for revival throughout our country including those in our leadership at every level. May your Spirit sweep over our land once again, opening the eyes of those who have been blinded, gifting untold numbers with faith to believe in you, to receive you, and to be transformed by your Holy Spirit. May we be overcome with your love and goodness that leads us to repentance. Thank you in advance for what you’re going to do. You are the faithful One, the Good Shepherd, the One full of grace and mercy. May you be glorified and magnified. In the Name of Jesus, the Christ, our Messiah and Redeemer, amen.
God bless you,
