A Personal Prayer for the National Day of Prayer
May 03, 2017
Tomorrow is a national day of prayer, called, curiously enough, the National Day of Prayer.
Most of the time and in most places, there will be gatherings with litanies of specific prayers that will be heart-felt, well-prepared, and sermonic.
With all of its limitations and opportunities to pontificate, corporate prayer in the public square is a good thing and most events will be inspiring and encouraging times for people of faith to pray for their leaders and fellow citizens.
For this year's National Day of Prayer, I have many things on my intercession list. Mostly, I pray for a manifestation of the four qualities I find in Psalm 85:10 - Mercy, truth, righteousness, and peace.
"Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other."
I must start with my own circle of influence after I start with myself.
God grant that I might receive, show, and give mercy (Chesed - love, grace, and mercy all wrapped together).
God grant that I might be a man of truth who speaks truth to power, truth to the lowly, and truth to myself.
God grant that I might live a life of righteousness - doing the right thing and heading in the right direction, rightly related to You and to my neighbor.
God grant me peace, that I might be at peace with you through my relationship with Jesus and at peace with my neighbors, friends, and family. Grant that I might be a peacemaker in my community and my life.
God grant these these requests for me and for all who can join me in this prayer in their own way. I pray in the name of my Savior and Master, Jesus. Amen.