A Prayer for Our Nation

Watching the news every day can certainly make a person worry about the future of our nation.  Within the first few minutes of the newscast, we hear about all sorts of lawless acts, natural disasters, threats of wars, political unrest - you name it and it's probably a headline.  I pray for our nation often.  In fact, I pray for our nation almost every day - sometimes several times per day.  I'd be lying if I didn't admit that I'm worried about the future of our nation.  I'm worried about my children's futures.  Gini at Dayspring Cards and Gifts also knows how important it is to pray for our nation.

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 A Prayer for Our Nation by Gini at Dayspring

 

We live in an ever-changing world - one that, at times, just makes no sense. From natural disasters to terrorist attacks, hate crimes and unmentionable acts of violence, we get the in-depth report from every news outlet in the United States. And, we watch these special reports, trying to find some kind of reason for the craziness, some perfect explanation for why these things happen and who is responsible and how can we make a difference. And, while we will never get all the answers on this side of eternity, we know that as Christians, we are called to trust God, share His love and pray. Philippians 4:6 CSB says “Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” With this passage in mind, let us pray…[Read more . . . ]