Many people will be commenting, criticising, cursing and stirring strong feelings and opinions today. Recent events show our nation is divided, and whatever course of action is taken in Parliament over the next weeks is unlikely to heal those divisions. Politics and faith cannot be separated without loss of integrity; for every ten people there will be 20 different opinions. Political crisis is a reality. As Christians, we are called to pray for our nation: I hope those of you who are praying people will join in the prayer that God will grant WISDOM and humility to all those in authority. It is not about praying for “our side” of the debate, or against those who honestly think differently. It is about seeking God’s guidance and best purpose, that His will may be done on earth.

Words of wisdom from the Bible:
Proverbs 2:1-8 – My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding- indeed, if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God. For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. He holds success in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless, for he guards the course of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones.

If this strikes a chord with you, please share this call to prayer. Thank you.