Prayer requests

 

I've spoken to so many people recently who are burdened, some beyond belief, with cares and trials.

Some are caring for loved ones who are ill. Some are fighting illness themselves. Some are bowed beneath the weight of depression, an illness in and of itself. 

Some I have talked to are worried about finances. Today's inflation and creeping prices have them wondering if they will be able to make ends meet.

Others are concerned about the nation they live in. They see forces at work that are blatant about their desires to tear down current governments and to persecute Christians, as well.

Ladies and gentlemen, prayer warriors all, it is time to get on our knees for ourselves, our friends, our loved ones, and our countries. 

Recently in the United States (May 6) we observed a National Day of Prayer. Allen West, a combat veteran and former member of the United States Congress, told the stories of George Washington at Valley Forge, and George Patton at the Battle of the Bulge . . . each of these men famously included prayer in their battle preparations.

Mr. West went on to say:

While we may not be facing enemies at the gate, we are clearly in a battle for the heart and soul of our nation. We must follow the extraordinary examples of these two historic figures who were so pivotal in winning and preserving the freedoms we enjoy today.

We can join them on our knees, pleading for our Lord and Savior’s intervention once again in our beloved country’s plight, asking Him to turn hearts toward him and ignite in each of us a renewed love for our fellow man. 

The enemies we face today are not so visible – cynicism, hopelessness and distrust – but could just as easily lead to the loss of our liberties if we fail to pray for one another, our nation and its leaders as we ought.  

Our enemies today are also stress, worry, financial woes, health concerns, and more. Our Father can, and will, intervene in our plight. 

You will pray to him, and he will hear you,
    and you will fulfill your vows. (Job 22:27)

“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened." (Matthew 7:7-8)