Prayer for our Nation

Yesterday was a busy day with five back to back meetings or responsibilities. I left at seven a.m. and returned home at four thirty. By that time, all I wanted was a chair and some quiet. I didn't get either. The rest of my family returned to the nest about the same time so life carried on. There is something wonderful about being able to "return home". What a glorious place home can be. I know that not all homes are a refuge but mine is and I'm grateful for that blessing.

We had a Women in the Word meeting yesterday. I may be guilty of opening up a few cans of worms but we certainly had a lively discussion. It all boiled down to hating sin and loving the sinner. That really wasn't my point but that is where it went. My point was that we act as if there is nothing wrong with turning on the television or watching movies or reading books and allowing muck to infiltrate our minds and hearts. Yes, I do love the sinner but, oh, I hate the sin. AND, I do not want those sinful and wicked and perverse mindsets to inhabit my mind and my heart or my home and family members for that matter. God tells us to "guard our hearts against sin". Younger gals were concerned that I was writing off those that live perverse lifestyles. No way. God calls us to love that person and bring them hope. Enough about that. I recall that Isaiah was thought to be an old fuddy duddy too.........

Many in our group including myself mentioned our concern over the election. Some expressed there is a need for a prayer meeting. One of the ladies said she would arrange one. She left the meeting for a time and when she returned she made an announcement. She went to the leadership of the church and the leadership felt it would be difficult to hold a church sponsored prayer meeting when Christians within our own congregation are on opposite ends of the candidates.

We discussed the possibility of holding a nonpartisan prayer meeting with the purpose of praying for our country and our people. I invited those interested to my house for that kind of meeting for prayer on Monday night. I think it will be good for all of us to remember that God is not a god of party but a God of wisdom. He is also a merciful God. We will seek His face on Monday night. Anyone is welcome to join. We will pray whether two people or twenty people attend.