"Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God." -- Romans 13:1
The verse from Romans 13:1 was read Sunday night by Kurt Michael ... and so began the second monthly Conservative Prayer Group made up of a small gathering of SWAC area conservatives praying for state and local leadership, and for America.
The non-denominational and non-partisan group consisted of Staunton Republican Committee Chairman Alex Davis, Staunton City Council candidate Carl Tate, and several others from the community. With local elections on Tuesday, it was a the time to pray for good leadership as residents from Staunton and Waynesboro go to the polls to vote for city council and school board members.
The local prayer group met just as the 59th Annual Observance of the National Day of Prayer takes place on Thursday, May 6, in churches and other locations throughout the nation. "Prayer for such a time as this ... 'The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him.' "
"Lord, we are thankful for the abundant blessings You have bestowed on America. Our forefathers looked to You as Protector, Provider, and the Promise of hope. But we have wandered far from that firm foundation. May we repent for turning our backs on Your faithfulness.
"We pray that this great nation will be restored by Your forgiveness.
"From bondage, You grant freedom.
"Through Your own sacrifice, You offer salvation.
"From the state of despair, You offer peace.
"From the bounties of Heaven, You have blessed -- not because of our goodness -- but by Your grace.
"You have given us freedom to worship You in spirit and in truth as Your holy Word instructs. May our lives honor You in word and deed. May our nation acknowledge that all good things come from the Father above.
"Help us to pray earnestly for our president and leaders who govern, that they will humble themselves and seek Your guidance so that everything we do will shine the light of Your glory in a darkened world.
"May our prayers as a people and a nation be heard and blessed for such a time as this. We make this plea in faith, believing in the mighty name of Jesus our Lord. Amen."
www.NationalDayofPrayer.org
The non-denominational and non-partisan group consisted of Staunton Republican Committee Chairman Alex Davis, Staunton City Council candidate Carl Tate, and several others from the community. With local elections on Tuesday, it was a the time to pray for good leadership as residents from Staunton and Waynesboro go to the polls to vote for city council and school board members.
The local prayer group met just as the 59th Annual Observance of the National Day of Prayer takes place on Thursday, May 6, in churches and other locations throughout the nation. "Prayer for such a time as this ... 'The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him.' "
"Lord, we are thankful for the abundant blessings You have bestowed on America. Our forefathers looked to You as Protector, Provider, and the Promise of hope. But we have wandered far from that firm foundation. May we repent for turning our backs on Your faithfulness.
"We pray that this great nation will be restored by Your forgiveness.
"From bondage, You grant freedom.
"Through Your own sacrifice, You offer salvation.
"From the state of despair, You offer peace.
"From the bounties of Heaven, You have blessed -- not because of our goodness -- but by Your grace.
"You have given us freedom to worship You in spirit and in truth as Your holy Word instructs. May our lives honor You in word and deed. May our nation acknowledge that all good things come from the Father above.
"Help us to pray earnestly for our president and leaders who govern, that they will humble themselves and seek Your guidance so that everything we do will shine the light of Your glory in a darkened world.
"May our prayers as a people and a nation be heard and blessed for such a time as this. We make this plea in faith, believing in the mighty name of Jesus our Lord. Amen."
www.NationalDayofPrayer.org
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