Today, May 7th 2020, is the annual National Day of Prayer, and I can’t help but wonder, “Has there ever been a time in our lives when our absolute dependence upon God has been more apparent?”
Not only are we living in the midst of a pandemic that is affecting EVERY nation on earth; devastating lives and livelihoods; and causing every institution around the world to rethink how they will function in the future; we also seem to be more divided than ever as a nation as many people debate whether we should really be concerned about this and argue over which authorities are worth listening to.
There are many ways we as Christians are called to respond to these issues, but first and foremost, we ought to be turning to God in prayer; giving Him thanks for His goodness and ultimate authority; asking for His guidance; and admitting our own contributions to the evils we see in the world.
Today, more than ever, I urge Christians everywhere to set aside time to pray. Call out to God for His provision and help in our time of need. Ask Him to give you a content, patient, and submissive heart to represent Him will. Listen to His guidance on ways YOU can be a light for His sake in the lives of others who are struggling to find hope. And finally, pray that God would impress on you the need to seek Him like this each and every day.
True North Trail Marks 