We are all aware that this country is facing very serious times. Elections are approaching that we hear are vital to our future. In my humble opinion, the future of this country rests on nothing less than its citizens returning to God and to His ways. Without the All Powerful, All Mighty God centered as the focus of our personal lives and given permission to influence our country, I fear our future is fragile and fleeting like other great cultures before us who have died and are buried in sands around the world.
King David was a man chosen by God to lead a kingdom which was also chosen by God. Where was King David ordained to lead this group of people?? He led them to his relationship with his God. The young nation of Israel had access to the intimacy and dependence that defined David's life with God. David's relationship with God served as a picture to Israel and mankind of the type of relationship God wants with each individual. Scripture often refers to David seeking God's direction for his personal life and for the kingdom. Israel was victorious in war because David received and followed God's direction. David led Israel to wealth, worship, war, and peace from his relationship with God. Thankfully, David is all human so we can observe even his failures and God's redemption of David through their relationship.
Am I comparing the United States to Israel? Absolutely not. I am comparing God's call of David to God's call of each one of us as a redemptive act that will affect the United States.
The United States needs people devoted to God to lead us into the future. I personally long for leaders who seek God and refuse to remove Him from their lives while serving in office. I long for leaders who embrace their relationship with God and have the strength to influence this country towards holiness, faith, and service. I long for leaders who have diligently sought God and been given a redemptive vision for this country. I long for leaders who can inspire us to repentance and devotion in our own lives. I long for God's wisdom in the spiritual battle for this country. Raise up leaders like David, Oh God.
Lord, hear our prayer!!!
Father,
You are the only hope for the future of this country. We pray that you will forgive us for straying from you and living as though your counsel is obsolete. Father, I pray that our hearts are turned towards you for relationship and wisdom. Prompt us towards holiness and love. We need your guidance and intervention at this place in our history. Raise up servants who are willing and able to lead this country. Give us wisdom to identify and support them in their undertaking.
Lord, hear our prayer.
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