"If my people who are called by My
name
humble themselves and pray,
and seek My face and turn from their wicked
ways,
then I will hear from heaven,
will forgive their sin, and will heal their
land."
II Chronicles 7:14
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| National Day of Prayer |
Heard the newscaster's solemn voice?
Seen the disturbing, if not terrifying,
video footage?
Surely most of us would agree... our
nation needs prayer.
National Day of Prayer is an annual opportunity
for Christians to set aside a period of time to communally pray for our nation. Many may attend a prayer service. Others enjoy
the blessing of participating in a prayer walk hosted by a local church. Some may choose to pray privately. An
internet search, the local newspaper, or church signage should direct us to a
community gathering we can attend to pray for our nation.
Once we find our kneeling bench (whether physically or figuratively), where might we begin?
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| Heart of Prayer |
II Chronicles 7:14 says that we should
begin with a time of self-examination:
Humble ourselves.
Seek God's face.
Turn from our sinful ways.
Imagine God's throne room filled with His children whose hearts are postured to pray. Oh, that we would all enter that holy place.
Seek God's face.
Turn from our sinful ways.
Imagine God's throne room filled with His children whose hearts are postured to pray. Oh, that we would all enter that holy place.
The Word says if we do this:
God will hear from heaven.
God will forgive our sin.
God will
heal our land.
Isn't that what we yearn to see?
The healing of our land?
What hope fills our hearts with the
thought that our prayers can move the hand of God!
Needs galore swirl around our minds, but Prayer Points might help us capture, center, and commune with God about the issues on our hearts.
Needs galore swirl around our minds, but Prayer Points might help us capture, center, and commune with God about the issues on our hearts.
Wisdom for Government officials, especially the President of the United States and his cabinet, senators and congressman, governors
Safety for our Military and their families
Racial Peace
Loving Families and Churches
Courage for Christians in the work place, especially for teachers in public schools, and folks who own their own businesses
Excellence in education, from pre-school through university
A Godly influence on Entertainment, from Movies to TV to Books to Music
Not an exhaustive list, but our God will guide each of our hearts along our unique prayer paths.
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| Cover America in Prayer |
Thursday is National Day of Prayer.
How will you respond to God's call to
pray for our nation?
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