Probably one of the biggest complaints I hear on a daily basis is either negative comments about our President or the state in which our economy is in. These things are cetainly a concern for all, and there is plenty that we can do. We can vote, we can petition, we can boycott and ban, and we can PRAY!
Individuals praying can have amazing results, but imagine if we formed intercessory prayer groups that focused specifically on our nation?? The following is taken from a small booklet called " Pray for our Nation : Scriptual Prayers to Revive our country " published by Harrison House. You can find more info on this at www.prayforournation.com . I would like to follow this post with specific prayers from the book. I hope that you will join me in prayer for the United States, if you live here, and keep your own country in prayer if you are elsewhere.
"Faith, courage, and prayer birthed our great nation and guided America through more than 200 years of wars, natural disasters and nation crisis.
Prayer is a freedom guaranteed to us by our Constitution, and a God-given right to all humanity. The opportunity to pray is a privilege, honor and sacred duty.
History has proven that forces will wage war against our freedom. Terroism has shed blood on American soil. Violent crime has invaded American homes and schools. Drugs and alcohol abuse rage against the innocence of our youth. Forces of darkness threaten our morality, integrity and faith. Prayer for our nation is our defense.
Now is the time to be resolte in our defiance against the forces of destruction - to unite as a nation and not succeumb to fear. Americans must stand strong and remain bold in faith, courage and prayers.
The nation needs your prayers. The president, his advisors, Congress and all local and national leaders need your prayers. The armed forces, firefighters and law enforcement personnel need your prayers.
Often people are unsure how to pray. This book ( the following passages ) is designed to provide answers to your questions. It is the sincerity of the heart that determines a successful prayer, not the length, eloquence or level of vocabulary. Each prayer is based on biblical scriptures so that you can pray in confidence, knowing you are praying God's will for this nation. ...
Make a commitment to pray daily for your nation. Pray the prayers included within these pages with heart, purpose and passion. Minutes can change crisis into hope when you take the time to pray. Your heavenly Father is listening. He loves you and this nation."
If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from thier wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and I will forgive thier sin, and will heal thier land. - 2Chronicles 7:14
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