Week 5 of the 52 weeks of Prayer

Week 5: A Prayer of Repentance for our Nation
by Adrianna Anderson
Lord God, we have trusted in the world and the things of this world. We have become a materialistic nation with a continual desire for more. We have not put our trust in You for what we need but have lusted in our hearts for temporary riches. We have looked to the world to meet our needs through our jobs, careers, 401 k plans, get rich quick schemes and greed. We have even taught our children that materialism leads to true happiness and riches. God turn our hearts away from the love of money. Help us to desire true riches. Help us to return to trusting in You, the Only One who can supply our every need and give us true happiness at the same time. In Jesus’ Name We pray. Amen.

Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world. The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever.
1 John 2:15-17

For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, 12 teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age,
Titus 2:11-12