If you get my monthly Newsletter,
you’ve already heard about the 40 Days of Prayer soon to take place for our
nation. If not, then here’s the info! (by
the way, why haven’t you signed up? It’s free, it’s easy and it’s a way to
learn information you’re not likely to hear in main stream media- cheeky grin
from me).
We all know a presidential election is coming up.
What a great opportunity to not only cast your vote, but
also to pray for our nation and our leaders.
I’m not here to tell you who to vote for. That is an
individual decision between you and God.
Each of us is accountable for the things we do and don’t do
in this life…voting is no exception.
I pray you allow the Holy Spirit to reveal the candidate to
vote for. That you are educated and not swayed by popular opinion, family,
friends or media coverage.
The reason for this post is to encourage you to join the 40 Days of Prayer occurring for our
nation (click on the link for more info). It begins Sept 28, 2012 and goes straight up to the election (Nov. 6,
2012).
Individuals and groups are joining together to pray for our
nation and our leaders. Even church groups are joining. This isn’t politics,
this is Christian responsibility.
This is a very Biblical thing to do.
2 Chronicles 7:14 NIV was written to Christians, “IF
my people, who are called by my name, will 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.”
(emphasis mine)
I can think of no better time to unite in prayer as we
humble ourselves before our creator and seek healing for our land and forgiveness
of our sins.
Nations sin- read the Old Testament. America is no
different.
America needs God’s healing, His forgiveness and His
leadership. Let’s do our part of the equation (IF…Then)!
Remember, “From
everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who
has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.” Luke 12:48B NIV
As a nation, we have been given much and entrusted with more
than most dream possible. Therefore, we have a duty to protect it.
I can think of no better way to protect our nation than
seeking God’s hand. Can you?
As Abraham Lincoln said, “I've been driven many times to
my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go.”
God heard Lincoln’s prayers and healed our severed nation
then (Civil War). He will hear our prayers now.
I have no better place to go than to my knees.
What about you?
FYI, if you twitter, use the hashtag #ifmypeople2012
Praise Report!
Iranian Pastor Youcef
was been released from prison after 3 years incarceration for Apostasy. Read of
his release here.
Prayers do work! For more information on
this courageous man check out these three previous blog posts.
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