The 2020 National Day of Prayer is in serious danger

America is in serious danger on this 2020 National Day of Prayer.

We cannot deny that America is a nation divided. We are divided Republicans vs. Democrats, liberals vs. conservatives, black vs. white, rich vs. poor, Trump supporters vs. Trump haters, racists vs. Black people, and on-and-on the list goes.

Tribalism runs rampant. People from one tribe cannot even talk with people from another. A Jewish man by the name of Jesus said centuries ago, “If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.”

His statements have proven to be true in history. Many nations including the great Roman Empire, which once ruled the civilized world, have fallen due to internal divisions and corruption, rather than an external enemy.

We must admit that America is broken. Division is undeniable. Racial tension is alarming. Lawlessness abounds. Reconciliation appears impossible. Government cannot fix it. Politics will not heal it. The spirit of the age is ruling all over this nation.”

If we love America, the land of the free and home of the brave, it is time for people of faith to lay our differences aside and come together to pray. Prayer can make a big difference. Effective prayer begins by admitting we have a problem, and we can’t keep ignoring it, or hoping it will go away. It must be fixed.

Once we face that fact, we must admit that we don’t have the power to fix it. We must humble ourselves and take our problem to the One who can. If America perishes, we must admit we all lose. Therefore, we must all come together, and take our problem to God.

We must take our problem to Him, knowing that He loves us and wants only the best for us. We don’t annoy God when we take our problems to Him. He is never too busy to listen, and He is powerful enough to bring about the changes we ask for.

When we pray, our load is lightened because we are sharing our burdens (deep concerns) with Him. He encourages us to do exactly that. The Bible tells us we are to “Cast all our cares on Him because He cares for us” (I Peter 5:6).

Thursday, May 7, 2020, is our National Day of Prayer. If we love our country, the United States of America, we will pray for it.

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Robert Wilkerson is a writer who has authored 10 books. He lives in the Birmingham area. drbobwilkerson@bellsouth.net.

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