Prayer Word

The most patriotic thing you can do for America is pray for America. In times of division and disaster, our country has a long history of turning to God. Robert Jeffress, the senior pastor of a 14,000-member church in Dallas, Texas, and a Fox News contributor, believes it should be no different today. "When we seek God's help and pray about the issues that affect our lives," writes Jeffress, "we influence the fate of our families, our churches, and our nation. It has happened before in history, and it can happen again."

In this raw, and at times cringeworthy devotional, Judy Lamborn reveals how transparency and vulnerability will lead to a richer, more intimate relationship with your heavenly father. She shares her heart with the hope that you would use her example as a catalyst propelling you into a new realm of intimacy with the Lord.

Jesus said he would build his ekklesia from one revelation - that he is the Christ, son of the living God. Unfortunately, for many believers this revela-tion has been reduced a mere powerless religious declaration. This revela-tion has been buried under years of tradition and ritual. It has been cor-rupted by ideology, race and cultural preferences. Yet, the fact remains that from this one revelation Jesus is building his ekklesia. He wants to build with you.