National Day Prayer 2019

How to P.R.A.Y. for our Nation . . .

Praise – Thank God for all His many blessings on this nation and the freedoms we enjoy. “O Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments” (Dan. 9:4).

Repent – Confess your sins and ask God to reveal anything unpleasing to Him in your life. Cry out for the sins of this nation. “We have sinned and done wrong and acted wickedly and rebelled, turning aside from your commandments and rules” (Dan. 9:5).

Ask – Request that God would reveal His truth, turn our hearts back to Him and bring healing. “We have refused to seek mercy from the Lord our God by turning from our sins and recognizing his truth” (Dan. 9:13).

Yield – Submit to the Lord and know that He will answer our prayer according to His perfect and sovereign will. “O my God, incline your ear and hear . . . For we do not present our pleas before you because of our righteousness, but because of your great mercy. O Lord, hear; O Lord, forgive. O Lord, pay attention and act” (Dan. 9:17-18).

– Exerpts from: Derrick McCarson