Then if my people will humble themselves and pray,
and search for me, and turn from their wicked ways,
I will hear them from heaven and forgive their sins and heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14 Living Bible
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(Lyrics are printed below. I couldn’t find one that didn’t have misspellings.)
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Trouble knockin’ on your windowpane
Stormy weather at your door
And the outlook for the day ahead like the day before
People tell ya prayin’ changes things
But the words don’t stop the fear
That prayer is only pious rambling
Without a Father’s ear
He will not turn away when His people pray
When God’s people pray
And take the pains of earth to the doors of heaven
When God’s people pray
There is hope reborn, there is sin forgiven
And miracles you can’t explain away
When God’s people pray
Hopeless situation turns around
Dilemma passes by and by
Look, there’s a never-ending field of blue
Past your clouded sky
He alone can know the need in me
Before a single word begins
The Holy Spirit intercedes for me
I will trust in Him
No, He will not turn away when His people pray
(Chorus)
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Lord, you know the hopes of humble people.
Surely you will hear their cries and comfort their hearts by helping them.
Psalm 10:17 Living Bible
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Lord,
we pray for an outpouring of hope and faith in our nation.
May Your Holy Spirit ignite a fire within us,
renewing our trust in You
and strengthening our resolve to bring positive change.
In Your holy name we pray, Amen.