On Saturday, the President Yoweri Museveni invited religious leaders and various government officials to pray for the nation as it strengthens its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
As Christians, may we stand together and pray for God to heal our land, and strengthen His people. May we pray for all those in authority and at the frontline of this fight.
And for times when it’s difficult to know even what to pray, we can trust these words as a place to begin, “The Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.” Romans 8:26
He hears our prayers, He knows our needs. There’s great power in uniting together, turning our hearts towards God, and praying on behalf of Uganda, our nation.
Bible Verses to Reflect on for the 3rd National Day of Prayer, 2020.
“Yet give attention to your servant’s prayer and his plea for mercy, Lord my God. Hear the cry and the prayer that your servant is praying in your presence this day.” 1 Kings 8:28
“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 will heal their land.” 2 Chron. 7:14
“Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people He choose for His inheritance.” Ps. 33:12
“He will be the stability of your times, a wealth of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge…” Is 33:6
It is “God who changes the times and seasons; He sets up kings and deposes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.” Dan. 2:21
“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” Eph. 6:12
“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.” Is. 60:1
“The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.” Ps.145:18
“Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.” Rom. 12:12
“Again I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven.” Matt.18:19
“I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.” 1 Tim. 2:1-2
“And Jesus said to him, “‘If You can?’ All things are possible to him who believes.” Mark 9:23
“Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.” Mark 11:24
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Phil. 4:6-7
“For kingship belongs to the Lord, and he rules over the nations.” Ps. 22:28
“The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord; he turns it wherever he will.” Prov. 21:1
“Honor all people, love the brotherhood, fear God, honor the king.” 1 Pet. 2:17
“This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.” 1 John 5:14
“Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in the year of drought, for it does not cease to bear fruit.” Jer. 17:7-8
“They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord.” Ps. 112:7
“Know that the Lord has set apart his faithful servant for himself; the Lord hears when I call to him.” Psalms 4:3
“Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord Almighty.” Zech. 4:6
“So now, our God, listen to the prayer of your servant and to his supplications, and for your sake, O Lord, let Your face shine…” Dan. 9:17
“The Lord your God is in your midst, a victorious warrior. He will exult over you with joy, He will be quiet in His love, He will rejoice over you with shouts of joy.” Zeph. 3:17
“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” 1 Pet. 2:9
