Prayer: 
Heavenly Father, thank You for our nation. Thank You for the freedoms we enjoy and for the people who have sacrificed so much for them. Today we humble ourselves before You. We know our greatest hope isn't in politics or government. Our hope is in You. Forgive us for the ways we've wandered from You. Help us seek You first. Change our hearts before we ask You to change our nation. We pray for our leaders. Give them wisdom, humility, and courage. We pray for our communities, our churches, and our families. Bring healing where there is hurt, peace where there is division, and hope where people are discouraged. Help us live like Jesus every day. Use us to love others well and point people to You. May Your Kingdom come and Your will be done in our nation. We pray this in Jesus' name. Amen.

Scripture: 
"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14

Today's Next Step: 
As you encounter a current event in the news or online this week, respond first with prayer.