As we look ahead to the next five, fifty, and even two hundred and fifty years of our nation’s journey, we humbly place our future in Your sovereign hands. You are the Author of history and the Sustainer of every generation, and we ask that You raise up leaders who will walk closely with You and carry Your truth into the days to come.
Lord, bring forth men and women who know You deeply, who honor You openly, and who recognize that all authority entrusted to them is ultimately accountable to You. Let their hearts be anchored in righteousness, not swayed by power, pride, or fleeting gain.
We ask that You enter into their decision-making processes—quieting confusion, dispelling deception, and illuminating the path of wisdom. Speak clearly to them, and give them ears to hear Your voice above all others. Grant them discernment to recognize truth, courage to stand firm in it, integrity to uphold it, and strength to carry out Your will faithfully.
May their leadership reflect Your justice, Your mercy, and Your steadfast love. Let their actions shape a future that honors You and blesses generations yet unborn. We trust in Your guidance, Lord, and we commit the future of our nation to You.
Moreover, look for able men from all the people, men who fear God, who are trustworthy and hate a bribe, and place such men over the people as chiefs of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens. Exodus 18:21 ESV
“A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the equality of his actions and the integrity of his intent.” — Douglas MacArthur
Hold Fast, Spread the Word and God Save the Republic.
Operation World Pray for India : Uttar Pradesh (UP) is the home of Hinduism, and has a long historical connection to Buddhism and Jainism also. Sadly, it has given no home to the gospel.
* Millions of Hindu pilgrims visit Varanasi, the holy city of Hinduism on the Ganges River. But very few find the living water only Jesus can give. This key state needs vast amounts of prayer, and thousands more Christian workers.
* The scale of human need and suffering here is immense. Water-borne diseases are widespread. Most of the world’s polio cases occur in Uttar Pradesh. The majority of children are undernourished. Christian witness must go together with acts of mercy.
* The size of the unfinished task in Uttar Pradesh should drive us to prayer. If Uttar Pradesh were its own country, it would have the third-largest unevangelized population in the world. 191 groups remain unreached and unengaged. This single state likely represents the world’s greatest missionary challenge. Praise God that more churches, mission agencies, and prayer networks (both national and expatriate) now focus some work on UP.
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