by Barbara Latta @barbaralatta
We celebrated the 250th birthday of the
Declaration of Independence last week in a spectacular display of fireworks,
music, military drills, and speeches.
America has never seen an event like what Washington, D.C.
displayed before.
Our history has been maligned over the decades until
students and even adults are not aware of what the liberty they enjoy cost
others. We need to protect this freedom from forms of tyranny like
socialism and communism. We do this by remaining strong in biblical values,
voting accordingly, and praying for America.
What can heal our land?
Our Founding Fathers suffered greatly to separate from Great
Britain, and we should be thankful every day that we live in a free country. But
no one has ever suffered as much as Jesus did. And His suffering was in place
of ours to bring reconciliation to God. He is the only remedy to absolve the
pain our country feels now.
Our political, economic, and social sickness can only be
healed if those who are spiritually blind have their eyes opened to God. He
loves them too, and He wants them to be saved.
We are commanded to pray for those in authority over us. But
that doesn’t mean we are to compromise our faith to accommodate those who are
unbelievers (1 Timothy 2:12).
But Peter and the other apostles answered and said: “We
ought to obey God rather than men.” (Acts 5:29)
Prayer for America (click to share on X)
Father in heaven, we lift our nation up to you. We ask
you to open the eyes of those who are blinded by the evil one. Please help us
to live in the boldness of the Holy Spirit so we can proclaim liberty to the
captives and return America to the founding principles she was born through.
Give us courage to stand against evil in a way that honors You.
May we honor authority only as that authority does not
violate Your Word. May we stand in peace with words that are full of grace and
seasoned with salt. We ask You to remove from office those in positions of
leadership if they are not willing to stand for righteousness. Bring our land
into healing and reconciliation through the blood of Your Son.
Protect those in positions of law enforcement who are in
harm’s way as they put down violence. Give our leaders wisdom and discernment
as they make decisions under stressful circumstances.
Thank You for the blessings You have rained upon the
United States of America for hundreds of years.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
Our recognition of independence is not only for July 4, but
every day of the year. Thank God for America, and most of all thank Him for
freedom in Christ.
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