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 17: Civil War

Have nothing to do with foolish, ignorant controversies; you know that they breed quarrels. And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil, correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant them repentance, leading to a knowledge of the truth. (2 Timothy 2:23-25 ESV)

America has dealt with a civil war before. With tensions on the rise in the culture, economic turmoil, dissatisfaction with the government, divisions, and violent protests, it seems as if America is being positioned for another. This is no accident, but it is intentional to keep our nation divided. We have to ask ourselves, who would benefit from a divided nation?

Certainly not God-fearing Christians or those who love our country, but those with a nefarious plan. We must stand in the gap for America so we will not see history repeated. If “history belongs to the intercessors” as one theologian said, then we can do something about it through faith-filled, persistent prayer.

• Pray for wisdom, discernment, and understanding for our nation’s leaders so they transcend divisiveness and keep our nation from descending into hateful conflict, violence, and outright civil war (see 1 Kings 3:9).
• Ask God to help leaders govern with fairness and loving concern for all Americans (see Leviticus 19:15).

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.