You’ve undoubtedly heard the phrase, all hands on deck? Well, America is at an all hands in prayer moment in history.
The 2024 Presidential election is not only the most important in our lifetime; I believe it will be an existential event for this nation and what it truly stands for.
If you are not praying weekly, daily, or hourly for America, now is the time to start. Pray individually, gather for prayer meetings, pray at the dinner table, pray on the way to work, pray during your lunch hour, pray on the trip home, pray at bedtime, pray upon waking, pray when God is heeding you to do so.
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people–Ephesians 6:18
Pray early and often: when you are joyful, when you lack hope. when you feel hatred toward your enemies, when you are worried, when you are hopeful, or when all seems lost. Pray always, and on all occasions for this country.
God hears the prayers of His people . You have to only to read 2 Chronicles 7:14:
… if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
Confess and repent of your sins before God as you seek His face. Don’t worry about eloquence, and refrain from rote prayers.
You can even choose to offer up imprecatory prayers. Whatever you decide to pray, do so from your heart.
Ask your requests in the name of Jesus, who intercedes for us against satan’s accusations, always. Pray also in the Holy Spirit who communicates to God when you can’t find the words.
Finally, pray according to God’s will and purposes. When you pray in this manner, you are acknowledging and trusting in His complete sovereignty over all creation .
I encourage you, if God places it on your heart, to fast along with your prayer. Fasting is not merely some religious tool, but an important enhancement to prayer.
Fasting demonstrates our desperate desire for God’s intervention. By denying our physical needs, we can place our total focus on God when we pray.
When should you fast? That is entirely up to you.
Try skipping breakfast or lunch or even both for a certain period. You could even choose fasting for a whole day or two.
If or when you feel hunger , press in with prayer. Seeking God in this context lifts prayer to whole new level.
Whatever length of time you choose for your fast, make sure to consume plenty of water. If you have a medical condition make sure you check with your doctor before fasting.
I highly encourage you to fast when you are praying for this nation and/or the state or city in which you live. We are not only praying against corrupt officials and lawlessness , but also against the spiritual forces of darkness behind it all.
We desperately need a breakthrough in America. This country must reverse course from our current path of wickedness, and return to God.
We have less than two months before the 2024 Presidential Election and the clock is ticking. Godly morality is needed in America, as well as a return to law and order.
I hope you will share this piece with as many like-minded Christians as possible. It’s time for all hands in prayer.
