It’s been a while. And it’s not that I haven’t had anything to say, but primarily the demands of life that redirect time from what you want to do toward what you have to do. If that doesn’t make sense just know that I’m on a business/vacation trip which has left me so far little time to dedicate to blogging. But I carved out this segment of the morning before we get on the road to muse about a few things.
Two days ago I read in a devotional: “God places this important requirement for those who pray: that we seek HIs priorities and make them our own.” The statement gave me pause as I immediately thought of the current state of our nation struggling with an administration that seems determined to dismantle the principles of our democracy. Like many Christians, I am in continual prayer for this country that claims Christ. If this statement has validity, and I believe it does, how do I understand God’s priorities within the context of present day realities and make them the focus of my prayers for the nation?
I believe the priorities God set before the nation of Israel in biblical times are the same for this nation today. The words of 2 Chronicles 7:14 speak to us as they did to those who then professed to worshipping Him. “… 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 will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” Humility, prayer, seeking HIs face and ceasing to sin are the conditions God declares are necessary for the land to be healed. These are His priorities that I must make the focus of my prayers for my country’s current waywardness. They are the priorities all who profess Christ must pray if we are to be delivered from the devastation sin inevitably brings.
Love. Joy Peace.