Dear Ones,
Hope your wake to a day filled with love for all. We are hearing so much from the political arena these days and we need to pray the Lord will help unify us in the coming days.
Al will be going to Men’s group this morning and then we have Bible Study this afternoon. So glad we have unity in our group, even though we are from various backgrounds and denominations.
Devotions from Judy’s heart
A few weeks ago, I read 7 prayers for our nation by author and editor Whitney Hopler, and I would like to share one each week before our national election to help us come together as we seek God’s help to unify us. Only the Lord can enable us to see beyond our differences and help us to move forward together for the good of all. Let us seek Him and ask for His help us to love and respect all.

This week is the Prayer for Unity and Understanding of our Nation By Hopler

“Dear God, we’re concerned about the division and discord that are tearing through our nation. We repent of all the times when we haven’t treated each other with the respect you want us to always have for each other-including the times when we disagree. You direct us in James 5:16 to “…confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, so that you may be healed” and promise in that same verse that ‘The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.’

We pray for unity among all Americans, regardless of our political affiliation. Help us to see each other as fellow children of God, deserving of love and respect. Teach us to listen more and speak less, and to seek understanding rather than conflict. You urge us in Ephesians 4:3:’Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.”

May your Holy Spirit fill our hearts with peace and guide us toward unity. Break down the walls of mistrust and hatred between us and replace them with bridges of compassion and empathy. Please help us engage in respectful conversations, learn from each other’s experiences, and work together for the common good of our nation. Remind us regularly that we are all part of your family and that our ultimate allegiance is to you. Thank you, our loving Father. Amen.”

Challenge for today: Pray this prayer this morning and again before you go to bed.
Blessings on your day and prayers and love, Judy