Join me in praying for America, once again

I love America. I have no doubt you do too. I wonder, though, if we, as a nation, have inadvertently become too independent, especially in recent years.
This July 4, I’d like to ask you to consider praying for the United States to become more dependent as we think about how much our nation needs God’s presence and direction.
I’m not minimizing the significance of the thirteen colonies triumphantly declaring their independence from Britain. I join fellow Americans in being grateful to live in this amazing country.
In order for us to preserve our freedoms and maintain all that is good in America, however, we must do whatever is necessary to protect our nation from any influences who want to oppress us, including domestic pressures. The best way to make this happen is by regaining our dependence on our country’s true Founder.
I realize Americans have always been at odds with each other – even in the early days when many, if not most, were Christians. But we mustn’t give up seeking wisdom from the God of all wisdom, Who doesn’t have a political agenda.
I’m confident if we (as individuals and as a nation) humbly seek God’s direction with all our hearts, we could be a country whose values and priorities God can bless.
What if we practiced Proverbs 3:6 (ESV) “In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths”?
What if we allowed God to show us where our paths differ from His?
As we seek God, recognizing how desperately we need Him, we’ll become better equipped to help our own people and other countries. The more America realizes her dependence upon God, the stronger she’ll be. The more dependent we are on Him, the less likely we are to implode as a nation.
Will you join me in praying for our country – including our leaders and those running for office?
Prayer: Father, we praise You for Your wisdom, power and magnificent holiness. We’re thankful for Your faithfulness and extravagant mercy. It is because of Your greatness and compassionate nature that we humbly come before You, praying for America.
Forgive us for our growing independence from You. Help us see the catastrophic future for our country if we continue to trust in our own way.
Give us the wisdom to seek You and Your ways so You can use the United States of America for Your purposes and glory.
America needs You, Lord. We are completely dependent upon You.

Sheryl H. Boldt is a sales executive for Wave 94 and author of the blog, TodayCanBeDifferent.net. Connect with her at SherylHBoldt.Wave94@gmail.com.