Portia -- We believe it is imperative that God’s people come together to pray for our nation today! The critical challenges facing America and the culture at large call for faithful, persevering intercession – not only on the National Day of Prayer, but throughout the year. Scripture provides abundant evidence that the Lord is attentive to our cries and that He moves powerfully in response to the fervent and contrite prayers of His children. As Martin Luther once said, “Prayer is not overcoming God’s reluctance, but laying hold of His willingness.” What comfort and encouragement are available in the assurance that our sovereign God is attuned to our pleas, that He waits to intervene on our behalf, and that He is “mighty to save” (Zephaniah 3:17 ). Bearing those wonderful truths in mind, may we continue to seek the Lord’s blessing and protection upon our beloved land during these crucial days that will impact the direction of our country for generations to come. At this per