Praying for America

As we celebrate our nation this week, let us be sure to pray for America. (If you are a citizen of a different country, please pray also!) In a day when only 76% of Americans consider themselves patriotic, I believe that fervent prayer and firm patriotism are greatly needed in this precious nation today.

I am convinced that those who revile this country and stand for evil are a vocal minority. We as Christians ought to stand up for Christ and His Word, and only through His strength and wisdom can we be the citizens He wants us to be in this beautiful land of liberty.

Here are some prayer points for our country:

1. That the Lord would cleanse our own hearts from our personal sins and evil and set us afire again for Him.
2. That the Lord would bring powerful revival and a great awakening to our nation–that believers would be revived in the faith and that unbelievers would turn to their Creator.
3. That Jesus would continue to give people an awareness of respect for the sanctity of human life, from the moment of conception until final breath.
4. That the public school system would turn to the Lord and His ways.
5. That each of our leaders would come to know the Lord personally and serve Him with all their beings.
6. That all believers will be united in the Lord and with each other.

Let us pray fervently for America, stand firm for the truth, and exhibit a patriotic attitude as we praise the Lord for our freedoms!