May 6, 2010 - Prayer For Our Nation

Meditation on Nehemiah 1

The recent attack by a failed attempt of a terrorist against a busy district in New York is alarming to every American. Whether the failure was due to the incompetence of the terrorist who had just became a citizen last year or other reason, we need to thank God for His protection. We also need to thank God for the failed attempt of the attack on an airplane last Christmas too. These incidences and others remind us the importance of praying for our own country.

Nehemiah was enjoying his job as a cup bearer for the king when he heard of the news of the devastation of his own nation at Jerusalem. The first thing he did was to fast and pray. He confessed the sins of his nation and sought God's mercy. His sincere petition for his country was answered and Nehemiah relied on God to lay plan for the rebuilding of his own country.

As the United States is under the attack of the terrorists constantly, there is the urgent need for Christians to pray for her safety and protection constantly. May we remind each other the necessity of repentance and reliance on God if our nation is to survive in this hard time.