Tensions are high, and all eyes are on the November elections. What will the results mean for our nation? It is a critical time in history for both America and our world.

While leaders determine a nation’s course, God is sovereign and can be trusted. Let’s humbly seek His Presence and His intervention on behalf of America. In a posture of unity, let’s agree that He is the only one who can turn the tide in our nation.

Our battle is not against flesh and blood but principalities, powers, and spiritual wickedness in high places, and the battle belongs to the Lord. He has permitted us to come boldly to His throne for mercy and grace in our time of need; this is a time of great need. Intercessors must lift our voices with one heart and mind and stand in the gap for America.

Day 1: Pray for the Unity of the Church

That He might present the church to Himself in glorious splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such things [that she might be holy and faultless]. (Ephesians 5:27 AMPC and see John 17:21)

A recent Gallup poll showed that church attendance has decreased in the past two decades. A growing number of Christians don’t seem to consider attending church and fellowship with other believers a priority. Gathering with other Christians is an important part of spiritual maturity. Is division contributing to the movement away from church attendance? Sadly, paganism is steadily rising. People have a void in their hearts, and rather than turning to the Church to find Jesus, they are settling for a hazardous substitute. We who are called by His name must be the salt and light of our society for its transformation according to God’s Kingdom values.

• Ask God to expose any divisive behavior you may have been a part of (gossiping, strife, discord, murmuring) and repent where He leads you.
• Pray for the Church to be united in heart, mind, and purpose in Christ (see John 17:21). Pray for the Church to love, serve, and bear one another’s burdens (Galatians 5:13; 6:2).

Taken from The Battle for America: Contending for Breakthrough by Intercessors for America.

Intercessors for America informs, connects, and mobilizes a growing number of people to pray and fast for the nation. Since 1973, IFA has been speaking into governmental issues that are based on the Word of God. Its goal is not to be political, but to uphold biblical positions on issues facing our nation. For more information, visit IFApray.org.