In light of the crisis our nation is experiencing I have been calling on Christians everywhere to join me in repenting of our personal sins and the sins of our nation. In that regard I urge you to let Daniel be your model. Daniel 9 says, “‘I [Daniel] turned to the Lord God and pleaded with him in prayer and petition, in fasting, and in sackcloth and ashes. I prayed to the Lord my God and confessed…we have sinned and done wrong. We have been wicked and have rebelled; we have turned away from your commands and laws.’”
“‘Now, our God, hear the prayers and petitions of your servant… Give ear, our God, and hear; open your eyes and see the desolation…We do not make requests of you because we are righteous, but because of your great mercy. Lord, listen! Lord, forgive! Lord, hear and act! For your sake, my God, do not delay….’”
— Daniel 9:17-19 (NIV)
Lord Jesus, we deserve judgment but we ask for mercy. Forgive us and heal our land. In Your holy name we pray. Amen.