DAY 1 - 40 DAY PRAYER JOURNEY - If My People - The Power of Prayer
Bible Prep: Habakkuk 1
"Freedom has its life in the hearts, the actions, the spirit of men and so it must be daily earned and refreshed - else like a flow cut from its life-giving roots, it will wither and die." -Dwight D. Eisenhower
Throughout our country's history, men and women have been called to make great sacrifices and give their time—and sometimes their very lives—so that we might enjoy freedom, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. With every challenge, we have risen to defend the nation we love and cherish.
Today, we face many of the same challenges as our forefathers. We have been at war for many years with those who wish to destroy our land and jeopardize our religious freedom. We find ourselves at a crossroads that will determine the direction of our country's future and the role of Christianity in our nation. The devoted prayers of all citizens will impact the future direction of our beloved country. (p.2)
Since our nation's first days, God's greatest movements in our midst have been fashioned and sustained by prayer, from the signing of our earliest documents to our triumphs over days of darkness to the spiritual awakenings that have sustained our faith and resolve over the centuries. Throughout scripture and our history as a nation, persistent, prevailing, intentional, and never-ending prayer has always brought the presence of God. (pg. 4)
How vast are the possibilities when we pray? Prayer is a wonderful power placed by the almighty God into the hands of His saints. When we humbly seek His face in prayer, He is moved to act on our behalf and accomplish His desires for us. (pg.4)
And when we seek God in prayer for our leaders, we impact the very direction our nation will take. This 40-Day Prayer Journey is designed to help quicken your prayers, encourage you to seek God's will for our future, and continually intercede on behalf of our nation. Prayerfully seek His face daily, believe your prayers are making a difference, and claim all victory that is and is to come! For there is tremendous power in prayer. (Pg. 4)
Father God,
We seek Your sovereign blessing on our nation. Forgive us for our shortcomings and the times when we have failed You. Draw us back to Your love and strengthen us as a nation to serve and honor You in all we do. May we forever be faithful to the calling that You have given us. We respectfully and humbly thank You for your continued blessing. In Jesus Name, Amen. (P.6)
"Look among the nations and watch - be utterly astounded! For I will work a work in your days which you would not believe, though it were told to you." Hab. 1:5
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Thank you for joining me on this 40-day prayer journey as we pray for our nation. The time is NOW! God has called us to band together in one accord. I look forward to hearing from you and what the Lord lays on your heart. Please share testimonies with us and post your prayers as the Lord leads.
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From My Heart to Yours,
Carla McDougal