We Pray For America!
- Seek the Lord!
Seek the Lord, you humble of the land, and who do his just commands, seek righteousness, seek humility. – Zephaniah 2:3
A popular joke has circled the internet that says, “Procrastinators of the world, unite… tomorrow!” While this is a humorous way to address people who tend to put things off, might this idea be applied to a believer’s relationship with God? Perhaps you find yourself intending to seek the Lord… later.
It appears as though the Israelites in the Old Testament lived their lives with this mindset. During the time of the prophet Zephaniah, those living in Judah were facing corruption throughout their land. They had begun to include idolatry and religious practices from neighboring people into their daily lives, with some rejecting the worship of God altogether.
Because of these actions, God gave Zephaniah the message to share with the people: that there would soon be judgment upon the world. In today’s passage, Zephaniah called those that were still loyal to God alone to get right with Him immediately, that they might be spared when God poured out His anger.
Zephaniah was calling the righteous of the nation of Judah, who were still loyal to Him, to seek the Lord. The healing of their nation had to start with them – it was not something that could be put off. Today, Christians in the United States need to humbly turn to God. Take Zephaniah’s words to heart and be intentional in seeking the Lord. Ask Him to stir in the hearts of those who are loyal to Him in this nation, that He would bring healing to the country, one heart at a time.
Today’s Verse: Zephaniah 2:3
Seek the Lord, all you humble of the land,
who do his just commands;
seek righteousness; seek humility;
perhaps you may be hidden
on the day of the anger of the Lord.All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Recommended for further reading: Romans 12:1-12
I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
3 For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned. 4 For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, 5 so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. 6 Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; 7 if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; 8 the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.
9 Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. 11 Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. 12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
TODAY’S NATIONAL LEADER FOR PRAYER
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- Vice President JD Vance
Vice President JD Vance
- Born – August 1984 in Middletown, Ohio
- Education – B.A., Ohio State University; J.D., Yale University
- Military Service – U.S. Marine Corps
- Profession – Lawyer, venture capitalist, politician
- Political Experience – U.S. Senator from Ohio
- In office since – 2025
- Family – Married to Usha, three children (and expecting)
- Religious Affiliation – Catholic
- Vice President JD Vance
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