The 61st National Day of Prayer for our Nation was a time to reflect and ponder the grace of God. Our Founding Fathers recognized that God had enabled them to do the call that was placed upon their life to establish a Nation with freedom of religion and other liberties for the people and by the people. The theme for 2012 was ‘One Nation Under God’ with a scripture focus on Psalm 33:12, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord” (NKJV). Upon reading this verse, it is noteworthy to mention the following verse, “The people He has chosen as His own inheritance.”(NKJV)
In the past, there have been many debates and commentary about the United States of America as a nation favored by God. Many debates and discussions will continue on this thought; however scripture supports that God can use any nation for His plans and His purpose. Psalm 47: 2 states “For the Lord Most High is awesome; He is a great King over all the earth” (NKJV). God is the sovereign creator and ruler over all the earth and all nations are under Him. I believe God has bestowed great favor upon our Nation. There is no other country that compares to the opportunities provided for people of all backgrounds, creed or color.
As a people, we seek His blessings; however, do we seek His counsel? To seek His counsel, we have to seek His heart. To seek His heart, we have to humble ourselves and turn from those things in our life that hinder our relationship with Him. As His people, do we have an understanding of our inheritance with the Lord Jesus Christ ? The infallible word of God has remained through the ages as His law of righteousness and justice. (Psalm 19: 7-11) Along with personal reflection, pray for our governmental leaders, our military and our nation’s citizens. May His grace and mercy continue to be upon our land.
“The counsel of the Lord stands forever, the plans of His heart to all generations “, (Psalm 33:11 NKJV).
Rhonda Mixon