The IMportance of Praying for the Nation

Today’s Tip is this:

Pray for our nation.

This week, leading up to the 250th Anniversary of the United States is a great time to be reminded of this tip. This is something that we should be doing all the time though, and if you are a reader from another country then this applies to you too.

We are called to pray for our cities and nation all throughout Scripture in so many places. Just a few of those include:

“Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.” (Jeremiah 29:7)

“I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.” (1 Timothy 2:1-2)

Not only should we be doing this for the peace and prosperity of our country and lives, but even more importantly because God tells us too and it pleases Him. So let’s be in prayer for the place where we live and the local, city, county, state, and national leaders that God has put in place.