Why has America not called for a Day of Prayer?

Why has America not called for a Day of Prayer?

So far, America has not called for a National Day of Prayer in the face of the crisis with Russia. Is this because God does not answer such prayers? Adamantly not: our Lord is “the same yesterday and today and forever” (Hebrews 13:8). Anything he has done once, he can do twice.

Is it because the crisis is not grave? Adamantly not: as we will discuss tomorrow, we are facing a nuclear-armed nation whose ultimate goal is revenge on the US and our allies.

Is it because our secularized culture no longer believes that faith is relevant or prayer is powerful? Tragically yes. But our unbelief does not change God’s omnipotence.

Please join me in praying for continued boldness for the leaders and people of Ukraine. Pray for spiritual boldness for America’s Christians to fight this battle on our knees. And pray for spiritual humility for America’s leaders to recognize our need for what only God can supply.

Philipps Brooks: “Do not pray for tasks equal to your powers. Pray for power equal to your tasks.” Scripture calls us: “Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need” (Hebrews 4:16).

How near to the throne of grace are you today?

NOTE: I strive to remain unbiased when writing The Daily Article, but there are a few instances in life where my bias has no end: how perfect my grandchildren are and how impressive my wife is as a Bible study teacher and author. It’s with this undeniable bias that I suggest you pre-order my wife Janet’s latest book release, A Great Calm. The subtitle speaks to how the book will help you: Finding God’s Peace When You Need It Most. The book is estimated to ship beginning April 15. May her words bless your life—as they have long blessed mine.