For American youth: to thirst and desire fellowship with God, No. 3

***That American students would have a thirst for God, like their forefathers.

Psalm 42:1
1 As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God.

Please pray with me:

Heavenly Father,

We come on behalf of American Youth. Since the election, they have been swept by a spirit of fear. Many of Your church are making fun of them and minimizing the situation. Many of Your children are ridiculing the students, rolling their eyes and laughing... when the situation is providing incredible opportunity to demonstrate the love of Christ.

We are passing up open invitations to offer Christ as a solution. Forgive us. You are the God who says:

1 John 4:18
18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

Father, You are perfect love. Thank You. Your love overcomes fear. Thank You. You give us Your peace. You have told us so:

John 14:27
27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Thank You for Your provision of peace instead of fear. Pour out Your peace upon Your church that we may bring it to those in need. You have clearly admonished us:

Ephesians 6:12
12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

Forgive us:

• for ridiculing the response that students have had regarding the election.
• for reacting and pronouncing judgement without searching for opportunity to present the Gospel of Christ.
• for laughing at those who are afraid and seeking comfort.
• for not immediately taking up the weaponry You have given us and going to prayer on behalf of these individuals.
• for not finding them, listening to them, and bringing the peace You have placed within us to them.
• for diminishing their pain and gloating over their loss.

Convict us of our error and redirect our thinking.

Father, it seems that many in Your church are still infants in our soldier training. Grow us, mature us, and form us into an army of the Gospel of Christ and open our eyes that we may seize opportunity and demonstrate Your love for all people.

For these who are suffering...let us join in prayer that they would thirst for comfort from You. May the Body of Christ bring that comfort to them. Fill us with compassion for them. Show us how to embrace them in ways that honor You. Form our hearts that You may send us. Enliven our bodies that we may be excited about being sent!

Father, give us all a thirst and desire for fellowship that surrounds us with comfort, peace, and security. This is the true love that comes from You and casts out all fear.

Help us, that we may stand strong and that we may be found faithful in the day of His coming.

In Jesus’ Name.

Please also consider these prayers on this topic:
For American youth: to thirst and desire fellowship with God, No. 1
For American youth: to thirst and desire fellowship with God, No. 2


***This prayer is based on the encouragement and guidance from Intercessors for America. These prayers are my own and the content does not reflect the philosophy or policies of Intercessors for America. These are published in good faith and for general information purpose only. Please consider joining this army of prayer warriors. Consider visiting their website to learn more. http://ifapray.org/