Jeremiah 33:6
“Nevertheless, I will bring health and healing to it; I will heal My people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security.”
John 16:33
“I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
Each day when I turn on the news in the morning, I am struck by how quickly things can change. In just the overnight hours, the news can take a dramatic turn, causing grave concern and prompting immediate prayer. The next few Mondays, leading up to the election, will be devoted to praying for our nation, and all those in authority. Please join me, won’t you?
Lord God, we are taught in Your Word that the world never offers peace for our hearts, that it only comes when we have a relationship with You. However, there are times when we encounter strife within our borders and with other nations that seek to harm us. Sometimes our own cities appear to be war zones, with battles raging amongst our own people. We ask, O Lord, that we may live peaceful lives and be productive as a nation.
Help us recognize that our safety cannot be solely based on an army or on law enforcement. We must call upon You, Almighty God, to end the strife in our nation, the violence in our communities, the enmity between the races, and bring justice and security to our people.
Help us also to settle disputes that we have with other nations. May any plan or plot that would harm our country, our leaders, or its citizens fail at the start. Give us rest from the years of strife in various parts of the world and bring healing to the heart of our nation so that we would experience Your peace and security. We pray in the name of the Prince of Peace, Jesus. Amen.
With eyes on Him,
~ Marsha
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