Prayer and Fasting for Minnesota

Screaming protesters

A US citizen led out in the cold in his underwear

A woman shot and killed

Politicians calling one another names

Memories of the riots following the murder of George Floyd

 

I don’t live in Minnesota anymore, but loved ones do, and I'm concerned. Not just for Minnesota, but for our country.

 

There has been a call for Friday to be a day of prayer and fasting for Minnesota. Despite our divisions, I’m looking for things that can unite believers on both sides in prayer. 

 

Here are some I have thought of: 

 

·      For repentance for putting earthly kingdoms ahead of the kingdom of God

·      For wisdom and good judgement on all sides

·      That we would choose self-control over anger in all our encounters, both public and private

·      That we would see people made in the image of God, not stereotypes or statistics, and treat them accordingly

·      For safety in our neighborhoods

·      For safety at protests

·      That we would find ways to pull back the angry rhetoric.

·      That we would listen to one another and hear the honest concerns of those we disagree with.

·      That our leadership would model respect and listening

·      For an end to the partisanship that prevents our legislators from working together for the good of the nation

·      For immigrants and their families, both legal and illegal, who are frightened in their homes

·      For international students whose education is being interrupted by fear in the current situation

·      That legislators would find appropriate ways to protect our borders and our citizens without losing the compassion for which this country has been known

·      For just and righteous solutions to complicated problems

 

What else? Please add your suggestions in the comments, and join me and others in prayer tomorrow.