and the One who walks with me on it.

Monday, July 01, 2013

Happy Birthday Canada!



       It is our 146 year as a nation.  I know this because I was a centennial baby- meaning I was born when our nation turned one hundred.  I am very grateful to live in a country where peace is the norm, religious freedom is legislated, and we can choose many aspects of how we live our lives.  With that in mind, join me in this prayer for our nation.

Lord of Heaven,

   We humble ourselves before Your throne to ask for Your forgiveness for the sins of this nation and our personal sins.  We ask for Your great mercy and grace upon us and that You would set a spark in this land in Your people; one that could not be put out, but would flame into revival in our hearts and flow into this land.  Lord, stir us to holiness, rejecting worldliness, that we might become lights in this nation to draw all the population to Jesus Christ and Your kingdom.

   Give our leaders wisdom, convict them to live in truth and righteousness.  Help them to make decisions for the good of the country above their own good.  Give them a strong sense of fiscal responsibility.  Give them hearts to support the nation of Israel.  Turn their hearts to You oh Lord.

   Father, let Your glory shine in this nation so that we may share Your love around the world.  Help us to keep the peace in other nations and protect our troops that work to that end.  Give us strength and courage to stand up for what is right in this world, no matter how much pressure is put on us from other nations.  Lord, continue to guard over this nation with Your loving care.  We choose to give You glory, honour and praise for You alone are worthy and a mighty God.  Let Your glory and freedom reign here oh Lord.  Sustain this nation of Canada in Your powerful hands and let Your Spirit be poured out on Your people.  In Jesus’ name. Amen.