James 1:2

My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 

Dear Heavenly Father,
I come humbly before You in thanksgiving knowing You are in control of all things. May this challenge we are facing as a nation produce patience as we wait upon You for Your guidance. I pray for our leaders who may be lacking in wisdom on how to proceed with decision that need to be made. May they come to You asking with out doubting and You Father will give liberally and without reproach. Thank You Lord for hearing the prayers of You children today. Thank Your for Your Spirit that brings clarity and hope to those who are being stretched in there faith by circumstances beyond their control. May we not stop preaching and teaching Jesus is the Christ, You are the one we need to cover our sins and wash us clean from our iniquities. Lord, I pray for Your Holy Spirit to blanket this country in Your peace, and in the coming days may You reign victorious in all situations. Father may every knee in our government bow and turn their hearts and minds to You. May their ears be open to hear Your voice. You Lord are the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the author and finisher of our faith, lead us Lord in the way that is right. May we return to the narrow road that leads to life. Restore us to be used as Your hands and feet to the world around us bringing glory and honor to You our wise King. Jesus we need You, intercede on our behalf, we are lost and confused. Your ways Lord our not our ways as we have left You outside the door trying to do things on our own. Forgive us Lord for we have sinned against You. May we pray as You have taught us; Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.

James 1, Act 5:42, and Matthew 6:9-13