Day 10 of 40 Days of Prayer

“That is why I threw myself down before the Lord for forty days and nights—for the Lord said he would destroy you.  I prayed to the Lord and said, ‘O Sovereign Lord, do not destroy them. They are your own people. They are your special possession..” (Deuteronomy 9:25-26a NLT)

Dear Heavenly Father, thank you that you have declared your children as your special possession. Thank you for all you have done for us, we have so much to be thankful for, when we have never been deserving of your mercies, grace, nor love. We ask for forgiveness of our sins against you and each other. We pray for our country and for our leaders; that they would follow you and your will, by staying on the path of your righteousness and to be guided by your Word. We also pray for each and every person praying with us these 40 days, that they would be covered in an out pouring of the Holy Spirit, that they would be strengthened in Christ with boldness, with peace and comfort to continue to pray for others and share your message with the lost and those that have turned their back on you, bless them and their families so that they may bless others, encourage them so that they would be able to encourage others. We pray for our nation, that each heart would be enlarged for more of you and less of them, that each heart would be expanded by your love. We pray for our nation to seek you and your will Lord, that all selfishness and bitterness be left behind and replaced with giving, softened hearts that only want to honor and glorify you. We thank you that according to your Word, we are your chosen people, we are royal priests, a holy nation, and your very special possession dear Lord. We thank you for your Holy Spirit, that comforts and guides us, and for your Son who redeemed us and cleansed us white as snow; in Jesus’ name we pray ~AMEN