America
Call to Prayer for America
Friends, Has anyone heard of a call to prayer and fasting lately for America? I’m not talking about a day of prayer, or certain churches doing their own prayer events, but a national call to prayer for America, with fasting. I haven’t heard of anything. If I’ve missed something, please let me know. I know…
Read MoreTen Ways We Can Pray for the President
Can you imagine being President of the United States of America? What an incredible feat, one with much scrutiny and criticism. It is said, “With great power comes great responsibility.” That seems to be an understatement for a president. I cannot even imagine the weight, whether we like the person or not. George Washington said,…
Read More4 Reasons to Pray for Our Leaders
Many of us know the Bible tells us to pray for our leaders. But in taking a closer look at 1 Timothy 2:1-2 (NLT), a couple of things stood out to me–actually 4 reasons to pray for our leaders. The verse says: “I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God…
Read MoreThe Most Important Thing
Greetings, Friends! It’s a beautiful but busy season. Our schedule and our mind is often full. We can get distracted during the holiday season and neglect the most important thing, when perhaps we need it the most. Sometimes it’s hard to sit still to pray, let alone even to think of what to pray. But…
Read MoreDon’t Stop Now
The election is finally over. I don’t know about you, but I’m emotionally exhausted. We prayed hard, and some got what they prayed for, some did not. That’s why I write today, to encourage you, whichever you are. Don’t stop trusting God now! As my son-in-law reminded me: Put not your trust in princes, in…
Read MoreFeeling Overwhelmed?
Dear Friends, Are you feeling overwhelmed by all that’s been going on in our country and the world? That’s why I’ve been posting prayers for America, to give us some peace and hope when we’re overwhelmed by it all. Well, my book, Pursuing Prayer for America – 21 Battle Cries for Our Nation is finally…
Read MoreA Labor Day Prayer
It’s another Labor Day weekend to celebrate the American worker. Labor Day also signals the end of summer with, ironically, an extra day off from our labor. But let’s not take a day off from prayer, even though it can sometimes feel laborious and tedious. Perhaps you’ve felt this way as I have at times.…
Read MoreLord, Heal Our Land!
My heart is heavy about the state of our country and world. Is yours? I feel deeply compelled to write about it and pray for God to heal our land, and I hope I can make some sense of our world today and how to get our nation back. I hope you’ll pray with me…
Read MoreNever Give Up!
Jesus told us in Luke 18:1, “Always pray, and never give up” (NLT). Other versions say …become discouraged (HCSB), or …lose heart (NKJV), or …keep praying until the answer comes (TLB). This is how Jesus began His parable about a widow who kept going to a certain judge asking for justice against her enemy. This…
Read MoreGod Bless the USA
Happy Independence Day, Friends! As I listened to the song, “God Bless the USA,” the other day (which always brings tears to my eyes), these words came to me. It is my hope it stirs us up to more prayer for America. And I’d love to have you pray with me at the end. Here…
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