Columbus: "I could feel His hand upon me."

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

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Columbus: “I could feel His hand upon me.”

Christopher Columbus was celebrated for generations as the discoverer of the New World in 1492. He was honored with books, statues, and cities named after him.

Even the name of the nation's capital, the District of Columbia, reflects his influence.

Columbus is now widely criticized. Each Columbus Day, more communities replace his monuments and rename the holiday Indigenous People’s Day. Critics increasingly challenge his legacy and attempt to rewrite history.

For sure, he was flawed. But God has a track record in the Bible and history of using imperfect vessels.

"I am a most unworthy sinner, but I have cried out to the Lord for grace and mercy, and they have covered me completely. I have found the sweetest consolation since I made it my whole purpose to enjoy His marvelous presence.”

Columbus dedicated his voyage, "In the Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ."

🧬 Pray American DNA: “His hand upon me.”

We can draw on America's founding prayers, covenants, documents, and early experiences as "prayer architecture" for today. Adapt the prayer language below to your voice as the Holy Spirit guides you.

Draw prayer inspiration from the faith of Christopher Columbus.

⭐️ Providence. Father, we thank you for your providential activity through Christopher Columbus, and the discovery of North and South America. May your providence reign over us today.

⭐️ Possibilities. Like Columbus, we ask that you would put into our minds your possibilities. May we yield to your strengthening hand over our lives.

⭐️ Inspire us. Holy Spirit, would you inspire us to feats of faith? Truly motivate us from the Holy Scriptures in our prayer and prayer-borne action for America.

Father, we believe in our heart that we have received, and we count it done. We are grateful. Amen.

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Current American prayer pulse

💓 Declare God’s Word over America. Through Your word, God, You have shown us Your will for our nation. We ask You to fulfill and manifest Your will for the United States today. We declare this land free from tyranny and evil leadership. According to Your word, our land is healed. You have heard our cries and are restoring our nation, our states, and our cities to places of righteousness. Your glory will be seen in our land. Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth. May we experience heaven on earth now, in Jesus' name. (Adapted from Intercessors for America.)

💓 Pray for the integrity of national, state, and local elections. Insist in faith that the election will occur this fall and that nothing will stop it. Stand in faith against political violence.

💓 Even now, pray that God will sway the judgment of the American body politic and that his design will be realized on American soil as it is in heaven.

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Brian Del Turco
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