Before you read this post, please read Daniel 9:1-19.
My challenge—to myself and to you—is to write a corresponding prayer to Almighty God for the USA.
Daniel had been exiled in Babylon about 70 years when this prayer was written. He sought the Lord by “prayer and supplications, with fasting, sackcloth and ashes.” (verse 3)
Do I—do you—care enough about the United States to seek the Lord with such fervency?
Daniel centered himself on the awesome Lord’s faithfulness (verse 4), and then confessed.
We have sinned, committed iniquity, acted wickedly and rebelled, even turning aside from Your commandments and ordinances. (verse 5)
Most likely, you and I are distressed by many of the same US attitudes and actions, even though we probably don’t agree on everything. Confess USA’s sins.
Ask for the Lord’s forgiveness on our nation and ourselves.
O Lord, hear! O Lord, forgive! O Lord, listen and take action! (verse 19)
Alas!
Please bring us to confession. Please make us determined to walk in Your ways. Please send revival. Please make us a country You can bless.
