I worshiped You in the depths of the valley

 

"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 will forgive their sin and heal their land." 

- 2 Chronicles 7:14

I worshipped You 

In the depths of the valley

When all seemed as dark 

As a blinding alley

When I spoke to warn

And felt so pushed back

You filled me with love 

Over wanting to attack

When I knelt to pray 

I trusted You heard

To raise leaders all around 

Who search Your Word

Today I worship 

For a light shines more brightly

On this land repentant

Wanting to be more Godly

I watched with amazement 

The winners of races

Their smiles instead of guile

Thanksgiving on their faces

This is a new day

And my prayer is we go

In the direction Washington prayed 

For us so long ago

I am not a statesman 

Nor eloquent of speech

But I can pray in the valleys 

When hope's within reach

And this morning I learned 

of Project "If 7:14"

Of countless more who prayed 

that our nation be redeemed

Lord, thank you for bringing this day to us in peace. Thank you for those who have humbly battled daily in prayer, praise and work. And for those caught in a battle of wits, thank you when they have chosen well-thought out words over weapons and violence to bring about change in a dignified and Godly way to this land that is hurting. Thank you for the little healing we see, and grant us courage to be a part of the greater healing to come. Please bless our new leaders, and lead us away from Godlessness and a rejection of Scripture. In the name of the One Who makes it possible, our Lord Jesus, who is perfect as I am not in this present age, Amen.

Thank you for reading today, and be blessed as you enjoy the gift of being a free American who is able to worship in peace and has opportunity every day to share the Gospel of Peace in family, work and worship.

Note: Picture taken by me in on Labor Day 2012 in our then hometown of Live Oak, TX, the most patriotic city we have ever lived in boasting countless military families as residents! Thank you for your service!

I dedicate this post to my husband who supports my writing! You kindly helped me with my duties this morning that got put aside so I could write this post while I was inspired to do so!