Father, my country is like Your people of old. Your Name is not honored. You are ignored, or worse. You poured out Your judgment on them. Will You also pour out Your judgment on my nation?
“Hear this, you foolish and senseless people, who have eyes but do not see, who have ears but do not hear…Should you not fear me, declares the Lord? Should you not tremble in my presence? ”
Father, draw us back to You – my nation, my family, myself. I proclaim You as my Lord and Savior. And I see Your warnings in this evil world
“Admonish and teach me with all wisdom.” Caution me when I am in danger of going the wrong way, or have taken a wrong turn. Show me from Your perspective, how to make decisions that will lead me in the way that will honor You. Don’t let any experience be wasted, but help me learn from my mistakes and the mistakes of others.
Let “no one deceive me with fine-sounding arguments.” Do not let me be persuaded to go against what You stand for by some reason of relative morality. Do not let my values be swayed by society’s sense of right and wrong when they do not agree with Yours.
My roots are in You; let them go down deep and drink in Your strength and wisdom. Let my faith stand strong, unwavering as I live a disciplined life in You.
I offer You all thanks and praise, Lord. You saw the earth when it was formless and void, and in Your mighty power created all I see.
You made light with Your Word, made the mountains and the seas. You fashioned every bird and fish and animal. All creation is under Your authority. You set the limits of the waters of the earth.
Nothing can prevail against You and Your will.
Thank You that You care for me. That You teach me and love me as Your beloved child. That You strengthen and uphold me. You are Lord and I am blessed. Amen
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