Prayer & Fasting - Thurs 28th March
FOCUS - THEM (Our Country)
Remember we have a Zoom prayer gathering at 12:30 - 1pm this lunchtime.
(Zoom Meeting I.D. 697 772 5597)
Morning ⏰
Meditate: 2 Chronicles 7:14
Noon 🤔
Consider: As citizens of a nation, we carry a weighty responsibility to lift our country up to God in prayer. The Bible is loaded with examples of God's people interceding for their nations, recognizing that the spiritual health of a nation is intrinsically tied to its relationship with God. Today, as we navigate through the complexities of our world, the call to pray for our nation resonates more strongly than ever.
In 2 Chronicles 7:14, God lays out a divine blueprint for national healing and restoration. He invites His people to humble themselves, pray, seek His face, and turn from their wicked ways. This is not merely a suggestion but a divine imperative, a pathway to healing and transformation for our land.
Humbling ourselves before God acknowledges His sovereignty and our dependence on Him. It's an admission that we cannot solve the problems of our nation through our own strength or wisdom. Prayer becomes the lifeline through which we connect with the Almighty, recognizing His power to bring about change beyond human capability.
Seeking God's face goes beyond presenting a list of demands or desires; it's about desiring intimacy with the Creator. When we seek God's face, we align our hearts with His purposes, allowing His priorities to shape our prayers. It's in this place of intimacy that God reveals His heart for our nation and empowers us to intercede effectively.
Turning from our wicked ways requires a genuine repentance and a commitment to righteousness. It involves renouncing sin, both individually and corporately, and aligning our lives with God's will. Repentance paves the way for forgiveness and healing, both on a personal level and for our nation as a whole.
Night🙏
Action: Intercede for our Prime Minister, the cabinet and the government. As we engage in prayer for our nation, let us remember that our prayers have the power to shape history.