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DAY 1 Let There Be Peace On Earth
PRAYER
1 Timothy 2:1-2 “I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— 2. for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.”
Holy Father, maker of Heaven and Earth, You are the one true and living God and we thank You for being our peace maker, our helper and our Redeemer. We call upon the power of your peace to rest, rule and abide among us. We thank You. Amen.
Humble Us Oh Lord
PRAYER
DAY 2
2 Chronicles 7:14-15 14 If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. 15 Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to prayer made in this place.
Father, we call You good, we call You all-knowing, we call You amazing. We turn from our habits and business as usual and turn our faces toward You as we surrender everything that is on our plate to humbly say thank You for this day. Amen.
3 What Does God Require of Me?
PRAYER
DAY
Micah 6:8 He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you But to do justly, To love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God?
Father, thank You for divine instructions on what is required of us to live a life that is pleasing to You. Help us to treat each other with fairness, kindness, and walk without pride with You. Amen.
God, Heal Our Nation
PRAYER
DAY 4
1 Timothy 2:1-2
“I
urge, then, first
of
all,
that
petitions,
prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—
2
for kings
and
all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.”
God, we come to You seeking Your presence and Your power
to touch our nation, every elected official and every candidate during
this
mid-term election. Endow them with
Your
spirit of love and
kindness.
We thank you for
it
now. Amen.
DAY 5 Let My Faith Be Bigger Than My Sight
PRAYER
Hebrews 11:1-3 1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. 3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.
Father, I thank You for reminding me that I don’t have to see the outcome, I just need trust the process by faith. Amen.
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God is My Strength
PRAYER
Father,
DAY 6
Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you. Do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will give you strength, and for sure I will help you. Yes, I will hold you up with My right hand that is right and good.
thank You for being my strength and my helper in these trying times that we are facing. I bless Your name for I have no reason to fear for You are with me, to uphold me when all else around me is falling. And I Bless Your Name. Amen.
7 Bring Peace to Our Nation, Lord
PRAYER
DAY
Romans 14:19 19
Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
Father, we thank You for providing us with inner-peace through the sacrifice of Your Son.
We
pray that even as our Democracy seems to be failing that you allow the peace You have given us to project into our country. Amen.
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8
Help us be Peacemakers
James 3:17-18
the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also
It is full of
PRAYER
Dear God, we pray that
in
be a
of
all times, and
to yield to
bringing forth
will on
peace and gentleness, even in the face of
DAY
But
peace loving, gentle at
willing
others.
mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere. 18 And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness.
You will bless us with Your wisdom. Help us be partners in
your
earth and
our nation. Give us the courage to
reflection
Your
bitterness and contempt. Amen.
9 Father, Calm our Anxiety
PRAYER
bringing us to this
all of
this
and for the
on what we do not have.
we will continue to do.
have so much to be
for, but we often
us that if we continue to do our part, you will handle
DAY
Matthew 6:31-33 31 “So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ 32 These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. 33 Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.
Father, thank you for
day. Thank you for the NAACP. Thank You for
the good work of
organization
good work that
We
thankful
focus
Remind
the rest. Amen.
10 Overcoming Division
Luke 6:35-36
35 “Love your enemies! Do good to them. Lend to them without expecting to be repaid. Then your reward from heaven will be very great, and you will truly be acting as children of the Most-High, for he is kind to those who are unthankful and wicked. 36 You must be compassionate, just as your Father is compassionate.
PRAYER Lord, help us keep our eyes on You. Keep us from falling into the trap of divisiveness that continues to hold this country. Protect us as we inevitably move through spaces that are unwelcoming. Remind us of how You have forgiven us of our sins, as we try to forgive those who have sinned against us. Teach us to love our enemies. Amen.
DAY
is
Mission
DAY 7 Love
Our
Mark 12:30-31 30 And you must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.’ 31 The second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ No other commandment is greater than these.” 11 PRAYER Lord, thank You for loving us first, even when we didn’t deserve it. Remind us that above all of our worldly plans and ambitions, love is our mission. Help us be a reflection of your love. Amen.
DAY 12 Patience is a Virtue
PRAYER
2 Timothy 2:23-25 23 Again I say, don’t get involved in foolish, ignorant arguments that only start fights. 24 A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able to teach, and be patient with difficult people.
Father God, grant us the patience in this midst of this season to focus on You and the ultimate goal rather than mere arguments that would take us off our course. Fix our minds and hearts on you to do good. Amen.
DAY 13 Love Over Anger
James 1:19-20
PRAYER
19 Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. 20 Human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires.
Most Merciful God, we give You thanks for the ability to soften our hearts even in the midst of our worldly frustrations. We welcome peace and patience during this season to fulfill the plans you have for Your people. Amen.
DAY 14 Pray About Everything
Philippians 4:6-7
6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done. 7 Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
PRAYER
Dear Lord, we thank You for the gift of divine access in connecting with You through our prayers. We trust that what You hear from us and all that is on our hearts will be answered. Thanking You for helping us to turn our worry into worship. Amen.
are the Light of the World
DAY 15 We
Proverbs 4:18 18 The path of the righteous is like the morning sun shining ever brighter till the full light of day. PRAYER Most Gracious Father, we thank You for being a shining light amidst the darkness. Fill us with Your truth to be examples of your light throughout our various communities. Amen.
PRAYER
All
DAY 16 God Created Us
Ephesians 2:10 10 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Father God, thank You for this gift of life and creating us for the good of Your Kingdom. We pray that our actions of today be a blessing to You and others forever. Amen.
17 Unity Amongst the Community
DAY
2 Samuel 10:12 12 Let us be strong for our people and for the cities of our God. And may the Lord do what is good in His sight. PRAYER Father God, we ask for unity amongst all people in this midst of this election season. Grant that we may work together to uplift Your people throughout this process. Amen.
DAY 18 All of Our Talents Come from God 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 4 There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. 5 There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. 6 And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all. 7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all. PRAYER Dear Lord, thank You for the many gifts and talents that you have bestowed on us for the benefit of us all. Allow us to work with each other in unity for the glory of Your Kingdom. Amen.
DAY 19 God is Our Refuge
Psalm
help in trouble.
not
the
carried into the midst of the
the mountains shake with the swelling thereof.
the heathen,
be exalted in the earth.
with us;
fear,
the earth
the waters thereof
am God:
of Jacob
and be
will be exalted
our refuge.
PRAYER
our Father, we thank You for being our strength when we are weak, for being amidst us when the world around us does not feel at peace.
us a stillness to fix our minds and our hearts on You as our refuge from
trials and tribulations.
46: 1-3; 10-11 1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present
2 Therefore will
we
though
be removed, and though
mountains be
sea; 3 Though
roar
troubled, though
10 Be still and know that I
I
among
I will
11 The Lord of hosts is
the God
is
Oh Lord
Grant
all
Amen.
20 All Good Starts with the Mind
Philippians 4:8
PRAYER
DAY
8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
Most Gracious Father, we thank You for the ability to meditate on all things good. Focusing on our minds doing good allows for our actions to be a true reflection of Your love and mercy. Continue to work through us so that we will be glimpses of Your truth and power everywhere that we go. Amen.
DAY 21 A Forever Relationship With God
Psalms
PRAYER
Father, we thank You for this opportunity to be disciples of Your Word and be participants in this election process. We trust that our obedience to You during this time will afford us
in your dwelling place forevermore.
the
and
all houses of worship, .
23:6 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me, all the days in my life. And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
goodness
mercy
Bless
NAACP national and field, voters, election workers,
Amen.
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