Week 6: Turning the Tide

Pray for God to change the direction of our nation's tide.

Dear Friend,

As you think about the spiritually destructive tide that is approaching our nation, it is good to call to mind God's promise to us in Psalm 32:6, "Let everyone who is godly pray to You in a time when You may be found; surely in a flood of great waters they will not reach him." The Lord can turn this tide--and you will find Him if you truly seek Him. The question is: Have you really taken what it means to pray for revival and spiritual awakening to heart? Have you rid your life of all sin and apathy? Have you committed to living in obedience to the Father? Consider these things as you ask the Lord to change the spiritual direction of the nation. Then be available to Him--accepting whatever He calls you to do to shine His light to those around you.

Thanks for joining with us in the 140 Days of Prayer.

Lord Jesus, I know You hear my prayers, and I praise You for being so near to those who seek You. Thank You for cleansing me of my sin through Your death and resurrection. Father, there are many devastating things happening in our nation and throughout the world that are causing people to ask questions. They are frightened, in need, confused, and hurting. Their hearts are crying out for answers, Lord, but they are seeking solutions to their pain in places that can only offer empty, temporary relief. Father, please turn the spiritual tide of our nation--show the lost that the way, the truth, and the life can only be found in You. You have called believers to be Your ambassadors here on earth--You call us by Your own name! Yet we have not always represented You well. Father, help us humble ourselves, stir us to pray, make us hunger for Your presence, and show us the wickedness of our ways so that we may turn from them. Father, hear from heaven, forgive our sin, and heal our land! We know Your eyes are open to our troubles, and You are attentive to our cries. Thank You for answering us, turning this tide, and hearing our prayers. In Jesus' name, Amen. (See 2 Chronicles 7:12-15.)

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Prayerfully yours,

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Charles F. Stanley