My heart aches for our world today and as I have been grasping
at what we can all do to make a difference, I found these words by Ronald
Reagan, “It is not enough to depend on our own courage and goodness; we must
also seek help from God, our Father and Preserver.” These words were spoken in
a National Day of Prayer Proclamation, May 6, 1982.
It is my humble opinion that our nation needs to join together
in fasting and prayer to call on our God to help us. In a world where God is no
longer allowed in schools and His words have been removed from our capital
buildings, let us not remove God from our hearts.
America's founding fathers believed strongly in the providence
of God and founded our country with the motto, “In God we trust.” These men
understood the need to cry out to God in prayer to seek His will and help. Over
1300 Fast and Thanksgiving Days were proclaimed by the government in the first
200 years of our country’s history. They witnessed God’s miraculous answer to
their prayers time and time again.
One such event occurred in 1746, when after a day of fasting and
prayer, an entire French fleet, on their way to attack America, was stopped in
their attempt. A heavy storm sunk several ships while others were destroyed
through disease. With a mighty storm and pestilence, America was saved at the
hands of God, just like the children of Israel were saved at the time of Moses.
In 1746, Americans knew God answered prayers, and they looked to Him to help
them in their times of trouble.
America has a rich history of seeing God’s miracles, and we can
see them again if we choose to turn our hearts to Him. We all know America is
in trouble. We can see it in the mass shootings, the corrupt government, and
the rising protests. We can see the anger and hate raging across our country
and it is time we stand together and do something to fight the darkness. Martin
Luther King said, “Returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding
deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out
darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do
that.”
God is the author of love and light and it is through prayer
that He will send it to us. God respects our free agency and He will not force
Himself upon us. But when we ask for His help, through honest prayer, God will
come to our aid. In light of everything that is taking place in America right
now, and before our current election takes place, we must declare a day of
prayer. We the people of The United States must take a stand and make the
declaration for the good of our country, for our children, and our God. God
will help us to claim back our nation, just as He did for our forefathers and
the children of Israel. Prayer is a powerful weapon and it is time we use it
for the betterment of our country. God will poor down miracles on our behalf if
we join together to call on His divine aid.
On October 16, 1746, God sent miracles to the American people and
rescued them from their enemies because of their national day of fasting and
prayer. Let’s join our country together again Sunday, October 16, 2016, 270
years later, for a day of prayer and fasting for today’s American people. Let’s
pray that God will vanquish today’s enemies and strengthen our country from
within. Let’s pray for unity and love. Just as Martin Luther King said, the only
way to drive out the hate and darkness in our country is through love and
light. Let’s pray to God for His love and light to shine down upon us and drive
out our enemies.
If you believe in God and understand the power of prayer, if you
agree that this country needs a day of prayer and fasting, if you believe in
miracles, please share this message with everyone you know. One person kneeling
in prayer is powerful, but an entire nation kneeling in prayer can change the
world. Let’s fight this war in our country the best way we know how, on our
knees.
I originally intended this message to be for those in the United States, but after pondering more upon it, it is my opinion that we need to make it a day of prayer for not just America, but for the world. It is time we invite God back into the world He created, We are His children. Let's welcome Him home. :)
International Day of Prayer: October 16, 2016
