What Now? Prayer as Our Weapon
Last week in Pilgrim Post, we began this journey together by naming the brokenness of our world — and the hope we hold because Jesus has overcome.
But maybe you’ve been asking yourself: what now? If the world is broken, if we’re in the middle of a spiritual battle, how do we respond?
This past weekend, my pastor spoke the most beautiful words into the tragedies we’ve experienced. He reminded us: this isn’t a time to rise up in our own strength, but a time to get low before God.
God’s Call to His People
In 2 Chronicles 7:14, God gave a promise to Israel that reveals a principle for us today. It says:
“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”
Originally, this was God’s covenant word to the nation of Israel. But the principle remains true for us as His people today: when God’s people humble themselves, pray, and seek His face, He moves in ways only He can.
Prayer Is How We Fight
Our natural instinct is to take action — to fix, to fight, to rise up. And often, we’re tempted to think prayer isn’t enough. But prayer is everything.
Prayer is how we fight.
Prayer is how we rise up — not in our strength, but in God’s.
And let’s be clear: this isn’t about politics. It’s about something much larger, much more important. It’s about eternity. When we humble ourselves in prayer, we show a watching world what surrender looks like. We invite God to bring healing, renewal, and hope that no human effort can produce.
A Pilgrim’s Posture
As modern-day pilgrims, one of the 5 Marks we live by is being Spirit-Formed. That means depending on God’s Spirit, not our own striving. Prayer is the posture of the pilgrim — bowing low so that Christ might be lifted high.
Pilgrim Practice: This week, choose one headline or one area of your life that feels heavy. Instead of rushing to fix it or argue about it, take it to God in prayer every day. Pray not for change, but for humility and surrender in your own heart.
Prayer:
Lord, we humble ourselves before You. Forgive us where we have sought our own way. Teach us to seek Your face and to pray for our land. Help us rise up, not in our strength, but in Yours. And let our lives show the world what true surrender looks like. Amen.