Prayer for our Nation in Crisis… The Bible teaches that God blesses those na-tions that keep His standards of justice and righteousness; “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.” (Proverbs 15:34, NIV)
It also teaches that God will discipline nations that defy His standards. “For the nation or kingdom that will not serve you will perish; it will be utterly ruined.” (Isaiah 60:12,NIV) Our nation has clearly violated many of God’s moral stan-dards. God commands us to pray for all men everywhere, and especially for our national leaders, with the overarching goal of peace and salvation.
“I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone– for kings and all those in authority, that we may live quiet and peaceful lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.” (1 Timothy 2:1-4, NIV) National Day of Prayer is May 2nd
