Habakkuk 3:2
In this time of our deep need, begin again to help us, as you did in years gone by. Show us your power to save us. In your wrath, remember mercy. (TLB).

The Bible encourages us to pray for our land, nation and the world. The prophets writes, “Give Him no rest till He
establishes and till He makes Jerusalem a praise in the earth” (Isaiah 62:6-7). As believers we must not relent in praying for our nation. The lord waits for us to pray (see Ezekiel 22:30).

When the enemy tempts us to give up prayer, that is when we need to pray more. The feelings of despair and withdrawal that we feel is evidence that our salvation is nearer than when we first began. I believe Nigeria can be transformed and her economy improved. I believe nations that are closed to the gospel as we pray to the Lord to give us such nations as our inheritance (Psalm 2:8).

Friend, it is time to reecho the prayers of Habakkuk to the Lord and ask Him to show mercy. Lord, “In this time of our deep need, help us as you did in years gone by. And in Your anger, remember Your mercy” (Habakkuk 3:2, CEV). We need God’s mercy because we know that mercy prevails over judgment.

We need God to show mercy so that the evil one will not continue to rule over the nation of the world. We need God to show mercy and not judge us in the way that we deserve. We pray in faith to the Almighty and All-powerful God. Shalom.

Your Turn

• Pray for your community, nation and the world as the Holy Spirit leads.
• Pray for me and my family that we will remain in the secret place of the Most High.

Song: God will make a way.

Further Reading: Psalm 2.