Day 36 of 40 Days of Prayer

9 When the person who is lawless comes, it will happen through Satan’s effort, with all kinds of fake power, signs, and wonders. 10 It will happen with every sort of wicked deception of those who are heading toward destruction because they have refused to love the truth that would allow them to be saved. 11 This is why God will send them an influence that will mislead them so that they will believe the lie. 12 The result will be that everyone will be judged who is not convinced by the truth but is happy with injustice. (2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 CEB)

Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for your Holy Spirit who brings your children discernment, thank you for your Word that guides us with your wisdom and understanding. We ask for forgiveness of our sins, sins against you and each other; sins where we have ignored the leading of the Holy Spirit and been led astray.  We pray for guidance for all who call you Lord; to heed the warnings of your Holy Spirit and to follow you and not be deceived by the enemy. We pray that as your children, we would always seek justice and to serve you.

We pray for our nation to see you God, as the creator of truth and life - whereas the enemy is a counterfeiter, who can only create deception and lies. We pray for the people to repent of their sins and to seek you out, to make you their Lord and Savior. We pray for our leaders to return to our country’s roots – a land founded by Christians seeking to worship God freely. We pray for those that have never known you as their Lord, to come to you today with open arms and a tender heart. We pray for those who have distanced themselves from you, that they would call upon you again and seek comfort in your presence.

We thank you for all you have done for us, for your blessings and favor you have lavished on our country for so many years. We thank you for your continued protection and mercy upon our land and people, we want to give you all the honor and glory you are due; in Jesus’ name we pray ~ AMEN!