As Independence Day, (4th of July), is approaching here in America, the word that is staying on my heart is “prayer”. We need prayers for repentance, healing, justice, equality, compassion, wisdom, peace…the list goes on and on.
2 Chronicles 7:14 NIV, ”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 I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”

Knowing God is sovereign over all things, people and events brings comfort. Trusting His love and protection day by day brings security. Focusing on His purposes brings perspective. I’m thankful that His ways and thoughts are higher than ours (Isaiah 55:8). When things seem to spiral out of control, He is still in control. His goodness and mercy never cease to follow us (Psalm 23:6). We are blessed to know and serve the God of creation.
No matter what part of the world you live in, I pray God’s presence and love would surround you, and that His Word would light your way. The hope we have in Jesus will never lead to shame (Psalm 25:3).
Amen
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God bless you! ❤️
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Thank you. Be blessed as well.
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Amen 🙏🏽. I too pray for His love and presence to surround us all.
At the start of the year before all the craziness unfolded, I prayed and considered a word for the year the Lord would want me to focus on and I was lead to ‘prayer’. Now half way through the year I realise how apt, urgent and necessary it is for now.
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That’s amazing. The Lord alerted you beforehand how much prayer would be needed. It is indeed urgent and necessary. Stay safe Manu! ❤️
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I tend to think God was like this child of mine needs it and I better remind her or else she will not cope and be a mess in the midst of all this 😁
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Haha! I’m glad we have prayer to help us through. 😊
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Amen Hallelujah!
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Blessings Yonnie! 🌼
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Thank you Dawn! 🌸
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Hi Dawn, I am echoing your call to prayer, and for compassion, respect, and love to be our commitment.
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Thanks for agreeing in prayer Jeanne! 🌺
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Well said. Prayer is a never ceasing need.
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Thank you! Amen! We are to pray without ceasing.
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Amen, He is our strong tower! 🙌💜
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Yes He is! Thanks Jacquie! ❤️
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Amen, Lord have mercy on this land and your people
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Amen! Thanks Eileen! ❤️
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Father God,
I come to You on Independence Day & ask that you bring healing to the brokenness of this world. Show me how I fit into your plan to heal the brokenhearted that you bring across my path. Here I am, use me
AMEN
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Amen! God bless you Barb!
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Prayer is so needed now as always.
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Yes it is.
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Amen. Praise the Lord. I am praying with you my friend. Praying, praying.
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Thanks for agreeing with me in prayer! 🙏🏿❤️
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You are welcome. 🙏
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Amen. May our faith be on Him always. I am grateful we have Him with us -always. 🙌
Thank you for sharing this big sis. 🤗
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I’m grateful too! You’re welcome sis! 🤗❤️
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Reblogged this on emotionalpeace and commented:
Praying together for our nation.
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Thanks for joining me in prayer! Thanks also for the reblog. 🙏🏿
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you are welcome, happy to do so
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