Praying for our Nation.

There is so much darkness in the world right now. Yes, I know it’s always been here but right now it just seems heavier than usual and if you’re like me, perhaps you are being more diligent about praying for our Nation. I decided to write this post for two reasons. One is to encourage you who are already praying, to keep praying. Your prayers matter and they are doing something, so don’t let the enemy make you believe otherwise. James 5:16 says: “The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” And two, is to get you to start praying if you aren’t already. Now more than ever prayer is needed. There is a huge spiritual war going on but thankfully we as Christians already know that GOD WINS.

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28

If you’re not sure what to say or where to start, just sit quietly and talk to God. Prayer doesn’t have to be anything fancy. You don’t need to “wait for the right time to pray.” You just need to open your heart and start talking to God. ANYWHERE at ANY TIME is the RIGHT time to pray!

Timothy 2:1-5 says: “I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus.”

PRAY for the leaders of our Nation. For our President and for all those who are in authority to do what is good and pleasing to the Lord.

PRAY for God’s light to shine BRIGHTLY through believers over the darkness of the world.

PRAY that we as Christians draw our strength and wisdom from what the Bible and the Lord says is good and true, rather than what the world says is “the right thing to do.”

PRAY for non-believers. For God to soften their hearts to hear His voice above the noise of the world and to ask Jesus into their hearts.

PRAY for wisdom, discernment and protection over our President.

PRAY for unity in the body of Christ. The enemy wants to divide and start a war between us. But God wants us as Christians to be of one mind joining together as believers of Christ Jesus to work together for the good of our Country.

PRAY for protection from the evil the enemy wants to bring upon believers.

PRAY that ALL GLORY BE GIVEN TO GOD, when things go back to “normal” in the world.

PRAY that the darkness that is going on in secret is EXPOSED for what it is and pray that the TRUTH comes out and the evil unmasked.

1 Corinthians 1:10 says: “I appeal to you, dear brothers and sisters, by the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, to live in harmony with each other. Let there be no divisions in the church. Rather, be of one mind, united in thought and purpose.”

Isaiah 60:2-3 says: “See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the LORD rises upon you and His glory appears over you. Nations will come to your light and kings to the brightness of your dawn.”

2 Chronicles 7:14 says “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”

Psalm 33:12 says: “Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people He chose for His inheritance.”

Daniel 2:20-21 says: “Praise be to the name of God forever and ever; wisdom and power are His. He changes times and seasons; He deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.”

Dear friends, God is sovereign over us and wants to bless us. We are His precious children created in His image. He loves us dearly and regardless of the craziness going on in the world, He is SO good, ALWAYS. I encourage you to listen to this song as you pray and read this blog post.

Rest in knowing that NOTHING going on right now is a surprise to God. The enemy thinks he is so smart, but he is not. There are people who will fall for the lies and play into his plan, but that too is not a surprise to God either. 1 Peter 5:7 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Keep praying friends! It’s dark now….but it WILL BE LIGHT because Jesus is the way, the TRUTH and the LIGHT. John 1:5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

I’ll leave you with Job. Job chapter 12 is great and I really feel that when praying about it and digging deeper into it, you will see some very relevant things to what is going on today. I encourage you to pray and read it and let it speak to you.

“To God belong wisdom and power;
    counsel and understanding are his.
 What he tears down cannot be rebuilt;
    those he imprisons cannot be released.
If he holds back the waters, there is drought;
    if he lets them loose, they devastate the land.
 To him belong strength and insight;
    both deceived and deceiver are his.
He leads rulers away stripped
    and makes fools of judges.
He takes off the shackles put on by kings
    and ties a loincloth around their waist.
He leads priests away stripped
    and overthrows officials long established.
He silences the lips of trusted advisers
    and takes away the discernment of elders.
He pours contempt on nobles
    and disarms the mighty.
He reveals the deep things of darkness
    and brings utter darkness into the light.
He makes nations great, and destroys them;
    he enlarges nations, and disperses them.
He deprives the leaders of the earth of their reason;
    he makes them wander in a trackless waste.
They grope in darkness with no light;
    he makes them stagger like drunkards.

I hope this post encourages you. If so, please let me know and feel free to share this with anyone you think would enjoy it!

xo, Elizabeth