A prayer for America by

by Leah Martin.

It is God who changes the times and seasons.

He sets up kings and deposes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the

discerning. Daniel 2.21.

Sometimes in the midst of heated political battles and uncertain times, it's difficult to even know how to pray or where to begin.

We just know we have a deep ache in our hearts that cries out for

God's mercy and a longing to see Him heal our land. Maybe other times we wonder how effective our prayers even are.

Yet God is faithful, no matter how we feel

In his presence of power and peace still rains

over all that swirls around us in our nation today.

That same power that broke prison chains, raised Lazarus from the dead, and parted the Red Sea, the same power that healed the blind man and delivered the delirious from demons.

That same power is at work even today.

He is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

May we stand together in unity as believers in Christ and pray for God to heal our land and strengthen his people.

May we pray for all those in authority. May we pray for God's

miraculous intervening, for blind eyes to be opened, for many to see the power of our Lord as never before.

Let's pray.

Dear God, thank you for your great power. We praise you for the truth. We're grateful that you've set us free from the clutching grasp of sin and death.

Would you be with your people, extending your grace, granting your freedom, providing your protection and

empowering with your strength.

We ask that you'd bring about an awakening of your presence as never seen before.

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