Day 40 of 40 Days of Prayer

Now I’m returning to you.

I’m saying these things in the world’s hearing

So my people can experience

My joy completed in them.

I gave them your word;

The godless world hated them because of it,

Because they didn’t join the world’s ways,

Just as I didn’t join the world’s ways.

I’m not asking that you take them out of the world

But that you guard them from the Evil One.

They are no more defined by the world

Than I am defined by the world.

Make them holy—consecrated—with the truth;

Your word is consecrating truth.

In the same way that you gave me a mission in the world,

I give them a mission in the world.

I’m consecrating myself for their sakes

So they’ll be truth-consecrated in their mission. (John 17:13-19 MSG)

Dear Heavenly Father, we thank you for your Son Jesus – for his life he led here on earth, for his teachings, and for his sacrifice on the cross. We thank you for your Word that has instructed us how to live in this world that we don’t belong in.  Yet our mission you have given us, is here in this world, to share your truth with all.  We ask for forgiveness of our sins, sins against you and each other; sins where we have neglected our mission and lived among the world, instead of keeping ourselves consecrated.

Today is our final day of these 40 days of prayer and so we pray for our nation to seek you and your will. We pray for every heart to be softened and to turn to you God; we pray for eyes and ears to be opened to your consecrated truth. So many live as if they never knew you - they belong to this world, yet they call themselves your children.  We pray for those individuals to have the scales removed from their eyes, for a true repentance within their hearts and to realize that they are not right with you God.

We pray for our leaders to exalt you above every name and to give you the honor and glory that you are due. We pray for a revelation to believers and non-believers of your majesty and mercy – for a revival of every heart in this nation. We pray for today to be the day, that this nation is claimed as a nation united under God once and for all – never to stray again, but forever protected by your righteous right hand.

God, you told us in your Word, that when we come to you as a repentant nation prayerfully and humbly seeking your face, turning from our wicked ways you would hear us from Heaven, forgive us our sins and restore our land. So we thank you in advance, for the restoration of our land and for your mercy and grace upon us all –  not for us, but for your namesake and for your glory!  We give you all the honor, praise and glory that you are due, in Jesus’ name we pray ~ AMEN!

Day 39 of 40 Days of Prayer

8 Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. 9 Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. 10 That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong. (2 Corinthians 12:8-10 NLT)

Dear Heavenly Father, we thank you for your grace and mercy. Although you don’t give us the thorns in our lives – we thank you, that you are the one who sustains us and strengthens us to overcome victoriously any thorn that we may experience. We ask for forgiveness of our sins, sins against you and each other; sins where we have complained about our thorns, instead of using those thorns to magnify your grace and mercy.

We pray for our land, that every heart come before you, united as one nation under God. We pray for our leaders to humbly seek your face, to boast about you and not themselves. We thank you for the many blessings you have given our country and we pray for your grace in removing the thorns that have corrupted our land. We join together to pray for eyes and ears to opened - that all your children and the people of this land, would seek you and your will. We thank you for all you have done for us – we want to give you all the honor, glory and praise! In Jesus’ name we pray ~ AMEN!

Day 38 of 40 Days

One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up. 2 “There was a judge in a certain city,” he said, “who neither feared God nor cared about people. 3 A widow of that city came to him repeatedly, saying, ‘Give me justice in this dispute with my enemy.’ 4 The judge ignored her for a while, but finally he said to himself, ‘I don’t fear God or care about people, 5 but this woman is driving me crazy. I’m going to see that she gets justice, because she is wearing me out with her constant requests!’”

6 Then the Lord said, “Learn a lesson from this unjust judge. 7 Even he rendered a just decision in the end. So don’t you think God will surely give justice to his chosen people who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off? 8 I tell you, he will grant justice to them quickly! But when the Son of Man returns, how many will he find on the earth who have faith?” (Luke 18:1-8 NLT)

Dear Heavenly Father, we thank you Lord for your Word that tells us in our persistence, we will find justice. We thank you that you are a just judge and a loving Father, who answers prayers and the cries of your children. We ask for forgiveness of our sins, sins against you and each other; sins where we had given up before our prayers were answered.

We pray for our nation to turn to you, with sincere repentance, and a faithful heart. We pray for our leaders to follow your example of a just judge, instead of the unjust judge who only gave justice because he was weary. We pray for eyes and ears to be opened to the truth, for the deception and lies of the enemy to cease. We pray for this election – that you dear God would be voted back into our country and into every heart and home. We give you all the honor, glory and praise that only you are due – thank you God, in your Son Jesus’ name we pray ~ AMEN!

Day 37 of 40 Days of Prayer

So get rid of all evil behavior. Be done with all deceit, hypocrisy, jealousy, and all unkind speech. 2 Like newborn babies, you must crave pure spiritual milk so that you will grow into a full experience of salvation. Cry out for this nourishment, 3 now that you have had a taste of the Lord’s kindness.

9...for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light. (1 Peter 2:1-3, 9b  NLT)

Dear Heavenly Father, thank you that we are chosen, that we are your very own children, that we have been made holy by your Son Jesus’ righteousness. Thank you for continuing to teach us through your Word and how to apply it to our lives.  We ask for forgiveness of our sins, sins against you and each other; sins where we have neglected you and your Word.

We pray for our nation, for a sincere desire to seek you out and to grow closer to you. We pray for our leaders to draw near to you and to follow your will for our country. We pray for the lost to no longer stumble on the cornerstone of our faith – but to be obedient to your Word. We pray for those that call you Lord, to continue praying for an awakening in our nation and that we all would grow closer to you. We thank you for all you have done for us and for our land, in Jesus’ name we pray ~ AMEN!

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!

Day 35 of 40 Days of Prayer

9 I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture. 10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. 11 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. (John 10:9-11 NIV)

Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for your Son, our good shepherd – who protects our goings out and in, who came to bring us a life of abundance – excessive, overflowing, surplus, over and above, more than enough, extraordinary, and more than sufficient life! Thank you that Jesus laid down his life for us, bought us and redeemed us with his blood. We ask for forgiveness of our sins, sins against you and each other – sins where we have complained about what was wrong, instead of praising you for all that is right.

We pray for our nation, for the people of this land, to recognize and follow the good shepherd’s voice. We pray for each and every heart to turn to you God. We pray for the leaders of our country, to seek you and your will for their lives and for our country. We pray for people to recognize the thief and to turn away from him and receive the peace your good shepherd brings.

We pray for boldness for your children, to share your message with the lost and hurting – so that all would know the fullness of life that your gift of salvation brings. We thank you God for all you have done for this nation and we pray for your continued favor, blessings, mercy and grace upon us all; in your son Jesus’ name we pray ~ AMEN!

Day 34 of 40 Days of Prayer

23 Again I say, don’t get involved in foolish, ignorant arguments that only start fights. 24 A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able to teach, and be patient with difficult people. 25 Gently instruct those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change those people’s hearts, and they will learn the truth. 26 Then they will come to their senses and escape from the devil’s trap. For they have been held captive by him to do whatever he wants. (2 Timothy 2:23-26 NLT)

Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for your wisdom and discernment. Thank you for your guidance and thank you for allowing your children to be taught and open to the truth. We ask for forgiveness of our sins, sins against you and each other; sins where we’ve argued with others trying to force them to understand – what we cannot force, only you can reveal!

We pray for our nation, we pray for hearts to be softened to you and your message. We pray for eyes and ears to be opened and that your truth would be received by all. Jesus died to give us freedom; our salvation is freedom from the lies and bondage of the enemy. We pray for our leaders to break the chains that have blinded them from the truth and to receive their salvation; so that they would follow you and your will dear God.

We pray for your children to be faithful and mindful of your Word. We pray for softened hearts, for your guidance and direction.  We pray for your continued mercies and grace upon our land and our people; bless us so we can bless others, encourage us so we can encourage others. Thank you God for all you have done for us, in Jesus’ name we pray ~ AMEN! 

Day 33 of 40 Days of Prayer

35 As evening came, Jesus said to his disciples, “Let’s cross to the other side of the lake.” 36 So they took Jesus in the boat and started out, leaving the crowds behind (although other boats followed). 37 But soon a fierce storm came up. High waves were breaking into the boat, and it began to fill with water.

38 Jesus was sleeping at the back of the boat with his head on a cushion. The disciples woke him up, shouting, “Teacher, don’t you care that we’re going to drown?”

39 When Jesus woke up, he rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Silence! Be still!” Suddenly the wind stopped, and there was a great calm. 40 Then he asked them, “Why are you afraid? Do you still have no faith?”

41 The disciples were absolutely terrified. “Who is this man?” they asked each other. “Even the wind and waves obey him!”  (Mark 4:35-41 NLT)

Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for your Word that guides us, directs us, instructs us and comforts us. We thank you that Jesus gave a direction, the disciples listened, and during their journey they encountered a storm – a trial.  They were afraid and didn't think they could finish the journey, but they knew they could call out to Jesus and He alone, could save them; they could receive the peace and calm that this world can not bring – but only you can give. We ask for forgiveness of our sins, sins against you and each other; sins where our faith and pride has kept us from trusting in you.

We say a prayer for those going through the storms of life; we pray for them to call out to you God and your son Jesus – so they can receive their salvation, peace and comfort. We pray for this nation to see that although we may face many storms, we are never alone, God is here and He is watching us – waiting for us to call out to Him, so He can calm the storm around us and within us. We pray for the people of our land that don’t know you, that they would cast down their idols and lift their hands to you God; surrender their worries, fears and troubles and give them to you. We pray for our leaders to come to you on bended knee and give you the honor and glory that you are due; so that they can receive your divine guidance and wisdom through these times we are entering.

We pray for the safety of all the people that are being impacted by the present storm; that they would be protected and kept from any and all harm. We thank you for your hand upon our nation, protecting us and blessing us. In Jesus’ name we pray ~ AMEN!

Day 32 of 40 Days of Prayer

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. 2 We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne. 3 Think of all the hostility he endured from sinful people; then you won’t become weary and give up. (Hebrews 12:1-3 NLT)

Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for the race set before us, thank you for the endurance we have been given to finish our race. Thank you that although troubles will come, we know that it is nothing compared to the cross that Jesus endured for us all.  We ask for forgiveness of our sins, sins against you and each other – sins where we gave up before the race was over; sins from too little faith and not enough perseverance.

We pray for our nation, we pray that the people would join together in glorifying you and your Son; that the truth would be sought out and found. We pray for the leaders of our country to remember justice and integrity, to speak only the truth and to follow your will. We pray for the lost to find salvation in your Son Jesus and we pray for the wandering to return to you and your ways. We pray for a revival among your church, that each person would endure the trials set before them and that their testimonies would be used to glorify you. We thank you for your continued hand of favor and blessings upon our country and we pray for every knee to bow and every tongue to confess the name of Jesus as their Lord and Savior. In your son Jesus’ name we pray ~ AMEN!

Day 31 of 40 Days of Prayer

12 For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. 13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. Everything is naked and exposed before his eyes, and he is the one to whom we are accountable.

14 So then, since we have a great High Priest who has entered heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we believe. 15 This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. 16 So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most. (Hebrews 4:12-16 NLT)

Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for your mercies and grace, thank you for your Son Jesus, thank you that because of Jesus we can now come to your throne of grace and receive your mercy. We ask for forgiveness of our sins, sins against you and each other; sins that we’ve tried to leave behind, but still struggle with, thank you that no matter where we have been - when we seek you and your forgiveness you still love us and forgive us.

We pray for our nation to seek you out today, to look to your Word, to find your church and find your love and truth. This country was founded as a nation who worshiped God, a land that has received God's favor and blessings because of their foundation in God - we pray for a return to these principles. We pray for our leaders to have honor, integrity and Christian values – to be men and women of God. We pray for those who don’t know you and for those who have turned away, we pray for their hearts to be softened and to seek you out.

We pray for your children to remain faithful in their prayers, to stay in your Word, and to receive comfort and strength from your Holy Spirit. We pray for the believers to encourage one another and to continue the good work you have for each of us here on earth.  We give you all the honor, glory and praise, that only you are due – thank you God, thank you Jesus, we love you, in Jesus’ name we pray ~ AMEN!

Day 30 of 40 Days of Prayer

Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise.  Give thanks to him and praise his name. (Psalm 100:4 NLT)

24 I tell you, you can pray for anything, and if you believe that you’ve received it, it will be yours. 25 But when you are praying, first forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your sins, too.” (Mark 11:24-25 NLT)

Dear Heavenly Father, we thank you for all you have done for your children, we thank you for your many blessings, favor, mercy and grace. You are more awesome than we can ever imagine, you are majestic and wonderful. We ask for forgiveness of our sins, sins against you and each other; we want to honor you with our words and actions, so we ask forgiveness for the countless times we have fallen short.

We pray today for our nation; for this land to be restored and refreshed.  There is a darkness and depression that has covered this country and we pray for a revival among the people; a great repentance and returning to you. We pray for the people of this nation to seek you out, that there would be a revival of every heart and every soul. We pray for our leaders to honor you with praise and thanksgiving, to acknowledge you as the one true God and your Son, Jesus, as their Lord and Savior. We pray for your children, to be strengthened and encouraged, to keep pressing on – to finish this 40 days of prayer as a commitment to you and to our country. We pray for your wisdom, understanding and discernment with this election, we pray for your will to be done and for your name to be glorified. We give you all the glory, honor and praise, in Jesus’ name we pray ~ AMEN

Day 29 of 40 Days of Prayer

4 You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. 5 They are of the world. Therefore they speak as of the world, and the world hears them. 6 We are of God. He who knows God hears us; he who is not of God does not hear us. By this we know the spirit of truth and the spirit of error. (1 John 4:4-6 NKJV)

Dear Heavenly Father, we thank you for your Spirit of truth that guides and gives us your discernment. Thank you for ears that hear you and your truth and not the lies of this world. We ask for forgiveness of our sins, sins against you and each other; sins that were not confessed and preventing us from hearing your truth. We pray for our nation to awaken to you and your truth, to hear you and not the world, to remove the veil from all eyes and ears. We pray for the people of our land, to repent and to seek you out, to humble themselves before you God, to recognize the spirit of truth and turn away from the deceptions of the enemy. We pray for our leaders to recognize you God, as our creator and as our Heavenly Father. 

We pray for each and every soul to be awakened by you Lord; to be renewed and restored, for every tongue to confess that Jesus is our Lord and Savior. We pray that all your children would unite together in proclaiming Jesus as Lord and to serve Him with all of their heart. We thank you God for the provisions for your people, for your protection over our nation, and for your favor upon your children. We give you all the honor, glory and praise and in your Son Jesus’ name we pray ~ AMEN!

Day 28 of 40 Days of Prayer

51 Do you think I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I have come to divide people against each other! 52 From now on families will be split apart, three in favor of me, and two against—or two in favor and three against.

53 ‘Father will be divided against son and son against father; mother against daughter and daughter against mother; and mother-in-law against daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against mother-in-law.  (Luke 12:51-53 NLT)

Dear God, thank you for your Word that guides us and instructs us – everyday there is something new and wonderful that we can take away from your Word. We ask for forgiveness of our sins, sins against you and each other; sins where we have coveted the approval of people instead of living for you. We pray for our country to return to you God, to return to worshiping you and not their idols. We pray for the people to return to you, so many have never known you God and they live in darkness – where your children are the only light they would see. We pray for the leaders of this nation, to have your wisdom, knowledge and discernment – so that they would seek your will and not their own and that they would guide our country back to you. We thank you God for your many mercies and blessings you have bestowed upon our nation and we thank you for your continued hand of favor upon your people.

We know that as followers of Christ, we must speak the truth, and with the truth – there will be offense and resentment. We may lose friendships and relationships, but we know that we cannot remain silent. We pray for all your children, to be  the salt and the light of this earth – to share you and your truth with everyone we meet; we pray for boldness, strength and to remain true to you Lord with steady purpose of the heart.  We pray for those joining us in prayer, that they would be restored, renewed, revived and refreshed. We pray these things in Jesus’ name ~ AMEN!

Day 27 of 40 Days of Prayer

9 So we have not stopped praying for you since we first heard about you. We ask God to give you complete knowledge of his will and to give you spiritual wisdom and understanding. 10 Then the way you live will always honor and please the Lord, and your lives will produce every kind of good fruit. All the while, you will grow as you learn to know God better and better.

11 We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy, 12 always thanking the Father. He has enabled you to share in the inheritance that belongs to his people, who live in the light. 13 For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, 14 who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins. (Colossians 1:9-14 NLT)

Dear Heavenly Father, we thank you for your spiritual understanding that allows us to see your wisdom and not man’s foolish wisdom. We thank you that because of your knowledge, our eyes are opened – we see the tricks of the enemy, the deception and the lies around us. We ask for forgiveness of our sins, sins against you and each other; sins that have harmed us and kept us off the path you have for us. 

We pray for our nation – for an awakening of hearts, an answer to the call you have given this land to return to you. We pray for our leaders – for a return to the God of Truth and Love , the One and Only God; to call upon your Son as their Lord and Savior and bear the fruit of a true believer. 

We pray for your children to answer the call; to live a life that honors you and by sharing you and your love with the lost and backslidden. We pray for boldness and strength to speak out the truth and not be ashamed. We pray for all of your children to unite together, to grow in you and your Word, serving you and following your will.

We thank you for your Son – who has delivered us from the darkness of this world and delivered us into your eternal Kingdom of life and light. We love you and thank you Lord, we want to honor you with our praise, for only you are worthy of all honor and glory! In Jesus’ name we pray ~ AMEN!

Day 26 of 40 Days of Prayer

13 If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom. 14 But if you are bitterly jealous and there is selfish ambition in your heart, don’t cover up the truth with boasting and lying. 15 For jealousy and selfishness are not God’s kind of wisdom. Such things are earthly, unspiritual, and demonic. 16 For wherever there is jealousy and selfish ambition, there you will find disorder and evil of every kind.

17 But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere. 18 And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness. (James 3:13-18 NLT)

Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for your wisdom and understanding that you give to your children. We know we are righteous only by the blood of your Son, we know we are truly foolish and we can never comprehend the majesty of your thoughts and designs – you created the Heavens and the Earth, you knew us before we were born, you knew time before it was imagined. We ask for forgiveness for our sins, sins of foolish people who are not worthy of your mercy, yet you wash us white as snow - and by your love and grace you blot out our transgressions. 

Thank you God for the blessings you have given our nation, we pray for your continued hand of favor upon our country. We pray for the people to return to you, to humble themselves and seek you out, we pray for hearts to be changed and lives to be dedicated to you and your will. We pray for each and every believer that joins with us in prayer for our country – we pray for their peace, strength and comfort – that there would never be any lack, but only an abundance of every good thing. 

We pray for the leaders, that the veil would be removed from their eyes, that they would see the direction our country is heading and know that changes must be made before it’s too late. We pray for the lost to know you, for laborers to be sent to those that have never known you and those that have ran away from you God. We pray for each heart to know their worth, to know they were worth God’s only Son dying on the cross for their sins – so each person on this earth is loved so much that they were worth dying for. We pray for lives to be different – lives to be better than they were before, lives to be free to follow you and worship you God. We pray for each and every heart to know you, to know your peace, your love, and your comfort – to know that you are the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, you are the Great I Am. We worship you dear God, we love you and we want to honor you – we pray these things in your Son Jesus’ name  ~ AMEN!

Day 25 of 40 Days of Prayer

3 Most importantly, I want to remind you that in the last days scoffers will come, mocking the truth and following their own desires.

8 But you must not forget this one thing, dear friends: A day is like a thousand years to the Lord, and a thousand years is like a day. 9 The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent. 10 But the day of the Lord will come as unexpectedly as a thief. Then the heavens will pass away with a terrible noise, and the very elements themselves will disappear in fire, and the earth and everything on it will be found to deserve judgment.

14 And so, dear friends, while you are waiting for these things to happen, make every effort to be found living peaceful lives that are pure and blameless in his sight.

15 And remember, our Lord’s patience gives people time to be saved. (2 Peter 3:3, 8-10,14-15 NLT)

Dear Heavenly Father, we thank you for all your blessings and mercies, we thank you for your saving grace that has redeemed us and made us your children -because we have made your Son our Lord and Savior. We come to you today to pray for our nation and our leaders.   We pray for our nation to repent of the unholy ways the people of our land have lived.  We pray for the hearts of all the people to seek you. We pray for a return to rightful living; living for you and not for their own desires. We pray for our leaders to stand for righteousness and to call out to the people to join in a declaration of your Holiness. We pray for all the souls of the lost, that they would leave the darkness and turn towards your light, that they would repent before it is too late.  We pray for your children to be diligent in their work for you God, that they would stay faithful to you and your will for their lives. We pray for this election, that the hearts of this nation would turn to you and that eyes would see the evil before them and vote for you and our country's freedoms.  We pray for our nation to be restored, and for your hand and favor to remain upon us all. We thank you and ask you these things in your son Jesus’ name we pray ~ AMEN!

Day 24 of 40 Days of Prayer

7 We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure.  This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves.

8 We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair. 9 We are hunted down, but never abandoned by God. We get knocked down, but we are not destroyed.  (2 Corinthians 4:7-9 NLT)

16 But whenever someone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. 17 For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 18 So all of us who have had that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord. And the Lord—who is the Spirit—makes us more and more like him as we are changed into his glorious image. (2 Corinthians 3:16-18 NLT)

Dear Heavenly Father, we come before you today to pray for our country and our leaders. We pray for your direct guidance in this election, that eyes and ears would be opened up and no longer hidden behind a veil of the enemy. Lord, your Word tells us that we are fragile, but you are strong. We know that you are the light within us, that when the worries, troubles and anxieties become too much – we do not have to give up, because you will never forsake us nor leave us. We are overcomers because your Son overcame this world. We thank you for our country and for the blessings you have bestowed on your children, we thank you for the freedoms we enjoy to worship you as we choose. We ask for forgiveness of the sins we have committed against you and each other, sins that have knocked us down, but with our repentance you have helped us back up again.  We pray for our leaders, that they would acknowledge you as their Lord and King and that that they would seek reconciliation with you. We pray for our country that there would be an awakening among all the Believers. We pray for a lifting of the veil, so that all hearts would earnestly seek after you and acknowledge your Son as their Lord and Savior. We thank you for your many blessings and favor you have given your children and our nation, we want to give you all the honor and glory that only you are due, thank you God and in your son Jesus’ name we pray ~ AMEN!

Day 23 of 40 Days of Prayer

  For there is no other God but me, a righteous God and Savior.  There is none but me.   22 Let all the world look to me for salvation!  For I am God; there is no other 23 I have sworn by my own name; I have spoken the truth, and I will never go back on my word:  Every knee will bend to me, and every tongue will confess allegiance to me.” 24 The people will declare, “The Lord is the source of all my righteousness and strength.”  And all who were angry with him will come to him and be ashamed. (Isaiah 45:21b-24 NLT)

Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for your righteousness, thank you for our salvation, thank you that there is no other God but you. Thank you that your Word is forever and never changes. We ask for forgiveness of our sins against you and each other. We pray for our country to return to its roots; a return to the reason this country was founded – the freedom to worship you and follow you. This country was built on the solid rock of Christianity, with you God as our foundation. We ask for forgiveness for the corruption of your name in our country and for the evil and wickedness that has taken place here. We ask for forgiveness over the silence that has allowed these changes to occur. We pray for our leaders - leaders who proclaim to be Christians but live as though they’ve never known you; we pray for an awakening in their hearts and their minds, so that they could lead with your blessings. We pray for those that don’t know you, that they would come to a saving knowledge of you. We pray for those that have known you but live otherwise, that they would return to you. We know the season of Jesus’ return is close, so we thank you for the work that we have to do – each and every believer has a purpose, especially during these times. We pray for boldness, strength, peace and comfort for every person – that they would seek you and your will in their lives. We pray for this election, that you would be given all the honor and glory no matter the outcome – we pray for the candidate that will lift you above every name, we pray for your mercy, grace and favor upon the candidate who puts your values first and our country second. We stand together in unity and prayer for our country and in Jesus’ name we pray ~ AMEN!!

Day 22 of 40 Days of Prayer

26 through faith in Christ Jesus you are all now God’s sons. 27 All you who have been baptized in Christ’s name have put on the person of Christ;[a] 28 no more Jew or Gentile, no more slave and freeman, no more male and female; you are all one person in Jesus Christ. 29 And if you belong to Christ, then you are indeed Abraham’s children; the promised inheritance is yours. (Galatians 3:26-29 KNOX)

Footnotes:

Galatians 3:27 ‘Have put on the person of Christ’; literally, ‘have put on Christ’, as in Rom. 13.14; here, St Paul refers to that obliteration of distinctions between man and man which results from our incorporation into Christ.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank you so much that we can call ourselves children of God. Thank you that we can say we have an inheritance in you. Thank you that upon our Salvation, we have literally become new creations in Christ.  Gone away is the old sinful person, we have the mighty and powerful authority of Christ living in us; shining through our old exterior and changing us from the inside out. Thank you God that there is no difference among your children; we all have the same Christ in us. Thank you that we can look to the fruits we bear to show others who your children are - love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.  May we always remember, that as your ambassadors here on Earth, everything we do is for your glory. 

We ask for forgiveness of our sins; sins that have caused us to bare the wrong fruit - sins that have cast a shadow on your light. We don't want to lead anyone astray, so we pray that any foothold would be broken before it becomes a stronghold of the enemy - so that we can live for you and not for ourselves. We pray for our nation and our leaders; we pray that they would honor you with rightful living and to bear the good fruit of your Spirit. We pray that our leaders would show the same mercy and grace that you have shown us. We pray for those that don’t know you, that a laborer would be sent across their path- just like the Ethiopian that Phillip was guided to by your Holy Spirit, they would accept Jesus as their Savior and be baptized. 

We also pray for each heart that allowed the bitterness of the world to creep in and harden their hearts; that their hearts would be softened and allow forgiveness back into their lives so they could draw close to you again God.  We pray that the people’s eyes would be opened, that hearts would be receptive to you and your Word – that this election would be a landslide in the favor of the candidate that would help our country seek you and your will. We pray that every attack of the enemy would be stopped right in its tracks, without the ability to damage this election and this country’s return to you. We pray for the boldness of your people, for the prayers of your children to be lifted up in unity across this country and the world. We thank you God in advance; because your Word tells us that when your people join together in prayer, humble ourselves, seek after you and turn away from our sins, that you will heal our land – so thank you God, thank you for healing our land, thank you for your forgiveness, your favor and blessings upon our country and your people. We give you all the honor and glory and in your Son Jesus’ name we pray ~ AMEN

Day 21 of 40 Days of Prayer

1 Joyful are people of integrity,

    who follow the instructions of the Lord.

2 Joyful are those who obey his laws

    and search for him with all their hearts.

3 They do not compromise with evil,

    and they walk only in his paths.

4 You have charged us

    to keep your commandments carefully.

5 Oh, that my actions would consistently

    reflect your decrees!

6 Then I will not be ashamed

    when I compare my life with your commands.

7 As I learn your righteous regulations,

    I will thank you by living as I should!

8 I will obey your decrees.

    Please don’t give up on me! (Psalm 119:1-8 NLT)

Dear Heavenly Father, we are so blessed to be your children, to be living in this day and time, where we can see your prophecy being poured out on mankind and have no fear because we count you as our Lord and protector. Thank you God for your Word that tells us of all these events, and that when we keep our eyes and heart focused on you and your Word, we don’t have to worry. We ask for forgiveness when we have walked off the path you have set out for us, when we have taken our eyes off of you, and when we have lived for ourselves. We pray for our nation that she would be joyful once again, following your instructions and searching for you. We pray for the people of our land that have lived outside your will and in doing so have brought the charges of sin upon our nation. As a church we are commanded to love and to share you and your Good News with all the world, we have fallen short dear God, leaving these commands for others to take part of instead of doing our part. We have forgotten that as the hand and feet of Jesus, we are the body of Christ and our purpose is to share you with every soul on this earth. We know the season is approaching and the harvest is ripe, we pray for laborers to be present and to do their part; that no one would be silenced, but instead have great boldness in declaring you as the one and only true God. We pray for every person that is joining us in prayer these 40 days, that they would be strengthened by you and your Holy Spirit. We pray for hearts to be made right with you, that lives would be lived for you, that there would be no luke warm churches, instead churches with passion for serving you and others. We pray for a unity among believers to bless and encourage one another. We pray that the church would stand up and use the voice they have been given by God to lead their congregations as you would have them be led. We pray for the leaders in this country, that they would be directed by you and follow you with their actions and not just their words. We know the enemy is roaming about like a lion, looking for whom he can devour – Lord we pray that we would stand firm against him and be strong in our faith. We pray for each and every heart that has felt hollow or cold, trying to fill the void that only you can fill God – our hearts were meant to be filled by you, so the desires and pleasures of the flesh are not a substitute but a counterfeit of the solution. We pray that each heart realize the solution to our country and this election and that without hesitation they would make the right decision in the ballot box on Nov 6^th. Thank you in advance for these things and we give you all the honor and glory, in Jesus name we pray ~ AMEN