Due to my current role as an international pastor, I must remain non-partisan when making public statements. This includes statements about my country’s present problems, which most agree are disheartening and bring a heavy fear. Nevertheless, I still can publicly pray for its well-being and express the things I wish for it while pondering concerns.

Here is my latest prayer for the United States. Please feel free to share it with the proper acknowledgements.

O Sovereign Lord, Whose eyes behold all nations, comfort us as our eyes behold the pains upon our own. We see the brokenness from a host of deep divisions. We see the discontent in our gatherings and homes. We see the fears made real and fears of what might happen. And we feel a loss that calls us to an outlook of despair. Lord, in Your mercy, give us wisdom and courage; wisdom to guide our actions and courage to act rightly. And give us love that we might hear and speak the truth. The love with which You look on us in every time and season. Through Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.