For Healing our Nation
Friends, we know our nation, these days, is highly polarized. No matter what our political persuasion or who wins in this November’s elections, the coming weeks will be a time of uncertainty, anxiety, and adjustment for many. Even if “our side” wins, we will still need to interact with others who are disappointed in the results.
Our Mission & Advocacy team invites you to engage in 4-weeks of prayer for healing our nation using the scripture verses and prayer prompts below. Hovering the cursor over the scripture links in the table should display the scripture text. Clicking on the scripture links takes you to the passage on an external page. Scripture texts are from the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV).
Several of these scripture verses and prayer prompts are from the “40 Days of Prayer” for the weeks leading up to the election, compiled by Rev. Desiree Lawson, pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Sudbury, MA.
| Date | Scripture Verse | Prayer Prompt |
| Sunday Nov 01 | 2 Chronicles 7:14 | Pray for humility and forgiveness |
| Monday Nov 02 | Joshua 1:9 | Pray for strength and courage |
| Tuesday Nov 03 | Philippians 4:8 | Pray to appreciate what is good and praiseworthy |
| Wednesday Nov 04 | Romans 12:14-18 | Pray for forbearance and charity toward all |
| Thursday Nov 05 | 1 Timothy 2:1-5 | Pray for greater inclusion and respect for all |
| Friday Nov 06 | 2 Corinthians 5:18-20 | Pray that we may be agents of reconciliation |
| Saturday Nov 07 | Psalm 102:16-20 | Pray for all who are oppressed |
| Sunday Nov 08 | Proverbs 3:7-8 | Pray that we don’t overvalue our own opinions |
| Monday Nov 09 | 1 John 4:18-20 | Pray that we are not overcome by fear |
| Tuesday Nov 10 | Isaiah 33:6 | Pray that God will provide stability |
| Wednesday Nov 11 | Zechariah 4:6 | Pray for trust in God instead of our own power and might |
| Thursday Nov 12 | Romans 12:19-21 | Pray that we don’t become vengeful |
| Friday Nov 13 | Matthew 5:43-45 | Pray for our adversaries |
| Saturday Nov 14 | Psalm 29:10-11 | Pray that we may look to God for strength and peace |
| Sunday Nov 15 | Hosea 6:1 | Pray for repentance and healing |
| Monday Nov 16 | Romans 12:9-12 | Pray fervently for all our neighbors |
| Tuesday Nov 17 | Ephesians 4:1-4 | Pray for unity in our nation and communities |
| Wednesday Nov 18 | Jeremiah 29:11-14 | Pray for optimism about the future |
| Thursday Nov 19 | Isaiah 57:18-19 | Pray for those who are suffering |
| Friday Nov 20 | Psalm 46:1-3 | Pray for God’s help and strength |
| Saturday Nov 21 | Jeremiah 17:7-8 | Pray for confidence in God |
| Sunday Nov 22 | Jeremiah 29:7 | Pray for your local community |
| Monday Nov 23 | Philippians 2:3-5 | Pray that we may have more empathy for others |
| Tuesday Nov 24 | 1 Peter 2:15-17 | Pray that we don’t abuse our rights and freedoms |
| Wednesday Nov 25 | Revelation 22:1-2 | Pray for all nations as well as our own |
| Thursday Nov 26 | Philippians 4:6-7 | Pray for a thankful heart and release from anxiety |
| Friday Nov 27 | Psalm 85:8-13 | Pray for justice and peace |
| Saturday Nov 28 | Isaiah 43:19 | Pray for awareness of God’s working in the world |
