Today has been declared a National Day of Prayer. Maybe you pray often and taking time today will be routine for you. Maybe not. Maybe you know exactly what to say. Maybe not. If you are so inclined, would you please pray for our nation today? If you don't know what to say, I'm glad to share my prayer with you. Dear Heavenly Father,
There is so much going on in the world today that is upsetting and beyond my control. Please help me cast my cares on you today and turn my worry time into prayer time.
I ask for your hedge of protection over each and every citizen of our great nation; over their homes, their families, and every other person they come into contact with... extended families, church families, co-workers, caregivers... I ask that you keep us safe and help us guard against panic in the face of adversity. I ask for wisdom and insight into dealing with the troubles we face.
I lift up our nation, and every other place on earth that is dealing with this pandemic. Please help those affected and stop this pandemic from worsening. I ask for your hedge of protection over our health and healing. Please pour out your blessings on all who are in need and help us find peace in these trying times.
I ask that you be with us and guide us through this uncertain time in our nations history. Turn our hearts towards You and help us be more of every good quality we possess: patience, kindness, loving, graceful, gentleness, generous, caring...
I lift up our President and elected officials at every level and all others that are in authority in our nation and in nations around the globe and ask that you guide them as they make decisions. Please make reliable information available to our leaders and guide them to do what is best for those they govern.
In Jesus' name. Amen.
