When the BBQ is over, and the fireworks are spent, end your 4th of July celebration with a time of prayer. Pray for every state, city, and community to turn their hearts toward Jesus in repentance, belief, and salvation.

Here are a few Scriptures to pray aloud this 4th of July:

Isaiah 61:1: “The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives.”

John 8:36: “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.”

2 Corinthians 3:17: “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.”

Lord, I pray a special blessing over our nation today, asking You to touch the heart of every American near and far. Remind us that our freedom to worship You is a sacred blessing not to be taken for granted. We are deeply grateful for Your patience and provision. Turn our attention to Your truth—the Gospel truth—and keep our eyes on Jesus. In His name, amen.

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