Gracious and loving God, we come to you in humble prayer for the United States of America. Bless our President. Give him wisdom and strength to serve the American people and lead our country in ways that are pleasing to you. Bless our Congress. Instill in them knowledge and understanding to enact laws that protect the sanctity of life -- from the unborn to the elderly; and promote the good of all people. Bless our troops. Watch over them as they continue to serve our great nation and preserve our freedom. Bless the people of the United States. Make us aware of our responsibility as citizens to uphold the principles of life, liberty, justice and equality. Send your Holy Spirit upon our beloved country. Make us people of faith in times of uncertainty. Make us people of hope in times of trouble. Make us people of compassion with those who are less fortunate. Make us people of peace in our homes, our communities, our country, and our world. We ask this through Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
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Remember Ninevah in the book of Jonah? We're studying it at home currently. All of Ninevah repented. It's possible then, right? Because I find myself always thinking the U.S. has aligned itself for judgment, not blessing. I need to pray this prayer. And no one wants to be a Jonah like he ends up at the end of the story!
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