Tuesday Devotion and Prayer. July 4, 2023
“America Hold on to Religious Freedom”
“You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love” – Galatians 5:13
Over the years, the debate about whether or not America was established for religious freedom has increased. As historical facts are being revised or erased, more and more individuals and groups are challenging whether or not Christians had anything to do with the establishment of our country.
America’s foundation laid in biblical truth by the Pilgrims led our Founding Fathers to base our Declaration of Independence on godly principles. These truths have given us the right to worship God freely and without reserve. As history records, prayer and fasting played a major role in helping America to establish its freedom. The first Americans practiced James 4:10 on a national level, “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up.”
Sadly nowadays, many Americans no longer believe in our country’s godly beginning and heritage. But with prayer, we can see our nation return to God and keep our religious freedoms intact. Even though it seems like our religious freedoms are quickly slipping away in America, we can ask God to watch over and protect our religious freedoms, knowing that with God, all things are possible (Mark 10:27).
Heavenly Father,
We come now to humble ourselves before You, asking You to move upon our nation and lead Americans to hold fast to our godly heritage, a legacy of religious freedom to openly worship and serve You in our land. As 2 Chronicles 7:14 assures us, “If My people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and heal their land.”
Forgive us, Father, for the ways our nation has drifted and turned away from You. Remind Americans how Christians were led by You to sail and settle this land for Your glory. Restore America’s godly foundation and heritage. Let our leaders return to Your Word and Truth in writing laws, handing down judicial decisions, and ruling over the people.
Help Americans to understand that true freedom is a gift from You. Like John 8:36 assures us, “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” Let our nation look to You as our hope and Salvation, and put all our trust in You. In Your son Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.
