In Houston, Texas, people joined together a few years ago for 40 days of fasting and prayer.Pastors and leaders from various denominations and ethnicities reconciled and embraced each other, and spiritual and emotional walls fell as they worshipped the Lord in unity. People streamed to the altar every night, eager to get right with God. They even renamed the large outdoor amphitheater in which they met “Prayer Mountain.”

For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.

John 3:17

Then something just as amazing happened. Houston passed the spiritual baton to Dallas who began 40 days of fasting and prayer. Kansas City, Missouri, Pasadena, California and Katy, Texas followed.

“For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer.” (I Peter 3:12) Give thanks for the leaders across this nation who love Him and whose words and actions are helping to lead many to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Ask the Lord to give them amazing strength and boldness to stand up for righteousness, and to keep their hearts faithful to Him in all situations. Then seek to abide in His love and eagerly pass it along to others.

Recommended Reading: I John 4:7-14