Often in times of greatest need, we may find ourselves giving way to the stress and strain by battling one another, and forgetting who the real enemy is. Harsh words spoken, friendships broken; we choose sides and draw lines. Feelings get hurt. Betrayal runs deep. It gets harder to forgive and keep moving forward. And sometimes we get stuck, right there in the muddy mess of it all. Yet it’s in … [Read more...] about A Prayer for Unity in Our Nation: 10 Verses for Standing Strong Together
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Prayer for Our Leaders and Nation: 12 Verses of Hope
May God stir up within us today, a prayer for our leaders and nation. If we've ever needed unity and prayer in our country's history, we surely need it now. In the midst of heated debates, disagreements, hardships, and struggles that so many have faced in recent days, our hearts long for peace. For healing. For better days ahead. Maybe for some people, a new season of potential change brings much … [Read more...] about Prayer for Our Leaders and Nation: 12 Verses of Hope
No Matter What, God Is Still on the Throne
“The LORD has established His throne in the heavens, And His sovereignty rules over all.” Psalm 103:19 He came home from school wearing his "I voted" sticker and slumped into the chair. My 6 yr. old son, lover of all things sports related, had just “voted” for the first time in his elementary school’s mock election - vote for your favorite team sport. Apparently, his choice was not the most … [Read more...] about No Matter What, God Is Still on the Throne
A Prayer for America: 20 Verses of Hope
Sometimes in the midst of heated political battles and uncertain times, it's difficult to even know how to pray or where to begin. We just know we have a deep ache in our hearts that cries out for God's mercy, and a longing to see him heal our land. Maybe other times we wonder how effective our prayers even are. Yet God is faithful, no matter how we feel, and His Presence of power and peace … [Read more...] about A Prayer for America: 20 Verses of Hope
A Prayer for Those Who Protect Our Nation: For the Men and Women in Uniform
In light of recent headlines of violence and attacks directed towards police officers, wanted to share this story from last year, and the reminder to pray for those who protect our nation, for the men and women in uniform: "Friday night, near quiet suburban neighborhoods where we live outside Houston - kids played, families finished their dinners, people walked their dogs, admiring a beautiful … [Read more...] about A Prayer for Those Who Protect Our Nation: For the Men and Women in Uniform
Prayer for Our Nation: 25 Verses of Hope
In 1952 President Harry Truman signed a bill into law, making the National Day of Prayer an annual event on the first Thursday of May, encouraging millions across our nation to unite together to pray. We've come a long way since that day. And now, more than ever, maybe we need more than a National Day of Prayer, however great and needed that is. Maybe we need days of prayer, hearts that are … [Read more...] about Prayer for Our Nation: 25 Verses of Hope