Praying for your country

“Behold how good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!” Psalm 133:1

Yesterday, I had the privilege of attending a community-wide prayer service for our churches, our communities and our country.  Held at the Harrison Central High School gymnasium, the event was organized in cooperation with over ten different area churches and ministries.  Featured speakers included pastors representing various denominations, including Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Catholic, Missionary Baptist and the Chaplain of the local prison ministry.  It was great to see a community of believers come together, despite doctrinal or denominational differences.

Topics covered in prayer were:

• Prayers of Personal Repentance (Psalms 32:1-5)

• Prayers of Corporate Repentance (2 Chronicles 7:12-15)

• Prayer for our Pastors (John 17:4-26)

• Prayer for Revival (Psalms 85:4-7)

• Prayer for local City & County Leaders (1 Timothy 2:1-4)

• Prayer for Law Enforcement (Romans 13:1-7)

• Prayer for First Responders (Luke 10:29-34)

• Prayer for our Military (Joshua 1:9)

• Prayer for current National Leaders (Proverbs 21:1-3)

• Prayer for future National Leaders (Proverbs 22:1)

Each of these specific sub-categories featured a brief introduction by a local minister, a short chorus or song, reading of a scripture passage, time for congregational prayer and a benediction by the introductory minister.

I would encourage my friends to be in constant prayer for our nation and leaders, not just at election time, but year round.