A PRAYER FOR OUR COUNTRY

Psalm 144 reveals the heart of David. Although he was flawed & far from perfect, he was still a godly leader who in his heart longed to be pleasing to God.

Verses 1-2 show David's realization that it is God who in His sovereignty has placed him there & enabled him to fulfill his responsibilities as the leaders of his nation.

Verses 3-4 reflect David's wonder at how God would even take notice of him & of the people he rules over.

Verses 5-8 are a prayer requesting God’s help in dealing with people & situations that threaten the kingdom.

Verses 9-11 are a celebration & expression of confidence that God will continue to sustain him & his kingdom.

But today as I read this Psalm, the last part (verses 12-15) really grabbed my attention:

Let our sons in their youth be as grown-up plants,

And our daughters as corner pillars fashioned as for a palace;

Let our garners be full, furnishing every kind of produce,

And our flocks bring forth thousands and ten thousands in our fields;

Let our cattle bear without mishap and without loss,

Let there be no outcry in our streets!

How blessed are the people who are so situated;

How blessed are the people whose God is the Lord!

In many sectors of our country, we are experiencing material blessings. Our garners are full; just as healthy & productive herds represented great riches, we are in many ways experiencing God’s material blessings.

But for many of us, our children & the emerging generation have lost their way. In many areas of the country there is an outcry in the streets & even violence & lawlessness.

Would you join me in praying that God will bring back & restore the lost of the coming generation? 

Will you also pray that our nation will once again experience the peace & unity that come with God’s blessing?