Lord,
You are the Rock and Strength of this nation. You are the only One who can deliver us from our enemies. We trust in You and pray humbly for Your guidance and direction for this great nation. Give us wisdom to make right choices. Help us live in such a way that Your name will be honored in all things. May You forever be praised.
The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised; So shall I be saved from my enemies. — Psalm 18:2–3
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Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God. And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. — Romans 8:27–28
We who name Jesus as Lord are blessed to have the gift of His Holy Spirit. Each day we can rely on the Spirit for direction, wisdom, reassurance, and peace in our daily lives. The Spirit is also a tireless Intercessor for when we are tired, empty, or unsure about how to pray for our darkened nation and hurting world. And it is the Spirit who will enable us to help this nation be a beacon for Christ, which is our calling.
Let us live each day to make a difference in the direction our country is moving.
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The Lord is my strength and song, And He has become my salvation; He is my God, and I will praise Him; My father’s God, and I will exalt Him. — Exodus 15:2
If and when our nation fully turns to God, He will provide for us strength, wisdom, and purpose. He will bless us even as we deal with the consequences of our sinful straying, and He will bless us by redeeming some of our many missteps. Each day we should praise Him and thank Him for His faithfulness, His grace, and for His ability to make all things new. May we as a nation daily seek Him and His direction for our good and His glory.
God is my strength and power, and He makes my way perfect. — 2 Samuel 22:33
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Father,
We exalt our praise and adoration to You all throughout the day and night! May we never forget that You are merciful and gracious, and that You, our Creator, receive our devotion and prayers with an attentive, listening ear. Give us eyes to see the splendor of Your holiness and ears to hear the majesty of Your voice as You lead us to holy and righteous living.
Evening and morning and at noon I will pray, and cry aloud, and He shall hear my voice. — Psalm 55:17
Excerpted with permission from If My People by Jack Countryman, copyright Jack Countryman.
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Your Turn
Let’s stop and pray for our country today. Let’s pray that we can be a light in the darkness and hope to those around us through Jesus Christ. He is our Rock and the Strength of our nation! ~ Devotionals Daily
