A week ago, I heard multiple political commentators predict that an assignation attempt was imminent with the man poised to receive the Republican nomination for President of the United States. Indeed, for many months, our country has felt like a powder keg ready to ignite.

That keg exploded last Saturday.

We all watched in horror as a political rally ended with a beloved husband and father dead, two others critically wounded, and blood pouring from the ear of our former President as a bullet narrowly missed his brain.

The truth we live in today is stranger than fiction. And like you, I have many questions about how something like this could happen. Those questions must be asked and answered.

But as believers, we know those answers won’t heal what divides this nation. Neither will a political party or a politician or another piece of legislation.

Healing comes from a higher source.

Only God can heal what divides our country. And as believers, we have a part to play in that healing. We must lead the way. In Episode 110 of CHRISTIAN PARENT/CRAZY WORLD, I share 9 ways we can be agents of healing in our deeply divided nation. One of those guidelines encourages us to pray the Word of God over our nation and leaders. I created a special resource for you. Download your Scripture list and beautiful bookmark with the names of our governing leaders by subscribing HERE:

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The episode culminates in a heartfelt prayer for the nation, calling for divine intervention, restoration, and a renewed sense of unity among individuals and communities. I hope you are inspired to embrace faith, prayer, and compassion as transformative tools in navigating the challenges of a divided society.

SHOW NOTES:

SPIRITUAL GUIDELINES (1-5), RELATIONAL GUIDELINES (6-9)

1. Seek God’s Perspective: Spend time in God’s presence daily, disengaging from the world and engaging with Him to understand His perspective for our nation.
2. Fast Regularly: Set aside longer periods of time to disengage from the world and engage with God through fasting.
3. Prioritize Prayer: Specifically pray for our nation and leaders, seeking God’s guidance and protection for them.
4. Pray with Your Children: Model prayer for your children, involving them in praying for the nation and its leaders.
5. Pray Corporately: Join with other believers in your church to pray for the nation, seeking unity and healing together.
6. Challenge Policies, Not People: Focus on discussing policies rather than attacking individuals, respecting differing viewpoints.
7. Respect, Don’t Ridicule: Avoid using derogatory labels and show respect towards those with opposing views.
8. Don’t Assume a Motive: Refrain from assuming the motives behind someone’s political stance, focusing on discussing methods rather than intentions.
9. Focus on Experience, Not Argument: Recognize that personal experiences can be more persuasive than arguments, aiming to share experiences that lead others to God.

SCRIPTURES REFERENCED:

2 Chronicles 7:14-16

Matthew 5:43-45

Proverbs 22:6