Prayer for the USA
PRAY FOR THE 2021 International Day of Prayer for America (May 6) and Beyond!
A strong Christian supporter for the 2021 National Day of Prayer for America made the following powerful statement: “This anniversary year we are celebrating the 70th National Day of Prayer observance, seven decades of American Presidents, by law, calling for prayer for our nation, it would be easy to rest on our laurels, but we cannot! We must press into the coming decades even MORE fervently, knowing that the challenges for our nation are INCREASING, not DECREASING! We see where our nation is when held up to the standard of God’s Eternal Word, and the task may seem daunting, but we serve GOD ALMIGHTY! Imagine what our nation would look like if God’s people had NOT been praying. From the beginning, prayer has been woven into the very fabric of our country … it has been the thread that God has used to knit us together and to hold our nation together. Now imagine America without prayer – if weary hearts were tattered and torn into silence. We are the ones who are called to mend the fraying fabric of our culture, by appealing to our God WHO IS ABLE to do exceedingly, abundantly above what we can even ask or think!” The theme for this year’s Day of Prayer is from 2 Corinthians 3:17, “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.” Some of you will be receiving this Mission Focus before May 6 (official day) while others will be viewing it on Sunday, May 9th. The important point is American Christians MUST continue to PRAY throughout 2021 that the Spirit of the Lord, will pour out through us across America! to fill our lives, families, churches, workplace, education, military, government, arts, entertainment and media, with Biblical, not cultural, not worldly, but Spirit-empowered,
In synopsis there are Seven areas that are mentioned in The 2021 Day of Prayer for America as follows:
GOVERNMENT (Federal State and Local): Pray for your leaders, as well as the judges in our courts. Ask God to grant them wisdom to act with integrity.(I Kings 3:28; I Timothy2:1-2; Exodus 18:21; Proverbs 11:3;Romans 13:1-2)
MILITARY: Courage and dependence on God (Psalm 91) Perseverance to endure hardship (Isaiah 43:2; Deuteronomy’ 31:6) Divine protection from the enemy (Romans 5:1-5)’ Wise leaders who inspire respect from those under their command (Romans 13:1); Confidence and vision to persist in the face of negative publicity (Psalm 18:31-39); Protection and support for the families they have left behind (Romans 1:8-10); Chaplains who are divinely appointed to deliver hope and spiritual strength (Proverbs 4:11)
MEDIA: The decision makers within the media to realize they can make a profit by producing family-friendly projects (Proverbs 8:10-11) Christians in media to find favor and be filled with creative ideas that bring kingdom principles and life-giving messages to the public (Proverbs 2:1-15) Celebrities to be provided with repeated opportunities to hear and receive salvation (Proverbs 8:35)
BUSINESS: Integrity among Christian workers so that they win the right to be heard (I Chronicles 29:17) Impartation of ideas and resources to open principled businesses, especially in areas that need an economic boost (Psalm 132:15) Christian workers to display Christ-like humility and service to their co-workers (Philippians 2:3)
EDUCATION: A return to truth and Judeo-Christian ethics (Psalm 1:1-2)A safe atmosphere conductive to learning; Excellence in educators (Exodus 18:20-21); Equal opportunities for every student to achieve their full potential (Philippians 1:9)
CHURCH “So then, just as you received Jesus Christ as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ.” (Colossians 2:6-8)
The church would find a new zeal and commitment to the mission and purpose of Jesus Christ (Matt 22:37); Unity with and among churches that reveal God’s love to the world (John 17:23); A return to the absolutes of God’s Word (Psalm 1:1-3); Integrity–that God’s people look and act differently from the world (I Peter 2:11; 1 Corinthians 13:6); A holy fear of the Lord released in the heart of God’s people (Proverbs 9:10)
FAMILY “If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand.” (Mark 3:25): Unity and love in individual families that reach out in hospitality toward others (Romans 12:9-13);The re-establishment of relationships between parents and children (Malachi 4:5-6); A return to family values that serve the nation as a whole (Job 22:21-22). A return to the biblical mandate to train their children at home in the fear of the Lord and not leave the responsibility to others (Proverbs 22:6)
Closing thoughts for PRAYER: God is sovereign and nothing comes as a surprise to Him. Whether we face fluctuating economics, threats from abroad, unrest at home, or other troubling circumstances, our Heavenly Father is not caught unaware. Through prayer, we are able to receive His wisdom, strength, protection, and peace. He stands ready to respond to our needs when we humbly ask for divine intervention in the affairs of men. He is the One who gave us this promise in 2 Chronicles 7:14: “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 I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” As we humbly and diligently seek Him, we’ll be changed, and we’ll see transformation in America through prayer!
David and Pat Depew
For more information please GO to: www.nationaldayofprayer.org/_our_70_years_of_prayer_for_america_video_just_released
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