October 4, 2012
TERRORISM
“You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.”
—Psalm 32:7 (NIV)
Many things can strike fear into the heart of a nation. In the years following the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, we have feared off-course planes, envelopes with white powder and threats from extremists around the world. We take precautions, all the while fearing that something, sometime, will slip through and cause harm. Fear is tough to live with and causes a nation to react in man-made ways that aren’t always godly.
The Bible often warns us not to be afraid. The reason given is that God is our salvation. Salvation doesn’t always refer to eternal life or heaven. It often means deliverance from the enemy. Isaiah 12:2 reminds us that when a nation (or person) trusts in the Lord, He steps in and brings salvation. When we experience the Lord’s deliverance, fear is replaced by songs of joy. Has the Lord become your song?
- Ask the Lord to help America to learn to trust Him for our salvation as a nation.
- Confess (agree with God) that the Lord is indeed the salvation for our nation.
- Pray for a hedge of protection around our nation from the enemy’s plans to attack our nation through terrorist attacks—and the fear these can bring.
DAILY PRAYER
Lord, I agree with Your Word that You are our salvation. I believe that for my nation. Help us as a nation to cast aside fear and trust in You. Lord, do a mighty work in the hearts of Your people in the United States that brings about a national shift in priorities and confidence. We trust in You, Lord. Become our strength and our song!
PRAY DAILY FOR THESE U.S. GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS:
Vice President Joe Biden
Attorney General Eric Holder
Chief Justice John Roberts
Justice Samuel Alito
Justice Anthony Kennedy
Justice Sonia Sotomayor
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Justice Stephen Breyer
Justice Antonin Scalia
Justice Clarence Thomas
U.S. REPRESENTATIVES:
Bill Cassidy
Kathy Castor
Steve Chabot
Jason Chaffetz
Ben Chandler
Judy Chu
David N. Cicilline
Hansen Clarke
Yvette D. Clarke
U.S. SENATORS:
Richard Burr (R-NC)
