A Devotional Thought
from the National Day of Prayer
God is sovereign and nothing comes as a surprise to Him. Whether we face fluctuating economics, threats from abroad, unrest at home, or other troubling circumstances, our Heavenly Father is not caught unaware.
“He who forms the mountains, creates the wind, and reveals His thoughts to man, He who turns dawn to darkness, and treads the high places of the earth—the LORD God Almighty is His name.”
Amos 4:13
Through prayer, we are able to tap into God’s wisdom, strength, protection, and peace. He stands ready to respond to our needs when we humbly ask for divine intervention in the affairs of men. As we humbly and diligently seek Him, we’ll be changed, and we’ll see transformation in America through prayer!
HOW TO PRAY FOR AMERICA –
Pray Into 7 Centers of Influence in our Nation
1. GOVERNMENT
Pray for your leaders, as well as the judges in our courts. Ask God to grant them wisdom to act with integrity.
Federal Government
Consider praying for our President, Vice President, Cabinet Members, Congressional Leaders, Supreme Court Justices
State Government
Consider praying for your Governor, Executive Leaders, Legislative Leaders, Judicial Leaders
Local Government
Consider praying for your Mayor, City Counsel, Police Chief, Fire Chief, Judges, County Officials
2. MILITARY
- Courage and dependence on God (Psalm 91)
- Perseverance to endure hardship (Isaiah 43:2; Deuteronomy 31:6)
- Divine protection from the enemy (Romans 5:1-5)
- Wise leaders who inspire respect from those under their command (Romans 13:1)
- Confidence and vision to persist in the face of negative publicity (Psalm 18:31-39)
- Protection and support for the families they have left behind (Romans 1:8-10)
- Chaplains who are divinely appointed to deliver hope and spiritual strength (Proverbs 4:11)
3. MEDIA
- The decision makers within the media to realize they can make a profit by producing family-friendly projects (Proverbs 8:10-11)
- Christians in media to find favor and be filled with creative ideas that bring Kingdom principles and life-giving messages to the public (Proverbs 2:1-15)
- Celebrities to be provided with repeated opportunities to hear and receive salvation (Proverbs 8:35)
4. BUSINESS
- Integrity among Christian workers so that they win the right to be heard (I Chronicles 29:17)
- Impartation of ideas and resources to open principled businesses, especially in areas that need an economic boost (Psalm 132:15)
- Christian workers to display Christ-like humility and service to their co-workers (Philippians 2:3)
5. EDUCATION
- A return to truth and Judeo-Christian ethics (Psalm 1:1-2)
- A safe atmosphere conductive to learning
- Excellence in educators (Exodus 18:20-21)
- Equal opportunities for every student to achieve their full potential (Philippians 1:9)
6. CHURCH
- The church would find a new zeal and commitment to the mission and purpose of Jesus Christ (Matt 22:37)
- Unity with and among churches that reveal God’s love to the world (John 17:23)
- A return to the absolutes of God’s Word (Psalm 1:1-3)
- Integrity–that God’s people look and act differently from the world (I Peter 2:11; 1 Corinthians 13:6)
- A holy fear of the Lord released in the heart of God’s people (Proverbs 9:10)
7. FAMILY
- Unity and love in individual families that reach out in hospitality toward others (Romans 12:9-13)
- The re-establishment of relationships between parents and children (Malachi 4:5-6)
- A return to family values that serve the nation as a whole (Job 22:21-22)
- A return to the biblical mandate to train their children at home in the fear of the Lord and not leave the responsibility to others (Proverbs 22:6)
