It is no secret that the moral fabric of the United States has unraveled at breakneck speed during recent decades, leaving us anxious and concerned. Mass shootings. Drug addictions. Sexual Confusion. Toxic politics. A lack of common decency. All are problems that lack easy solutions. And for those who are heavily vested in the future of our nation—those with children and grandchildren, for example—our situation is heart-wrenching. While there may be no easy solutions to our complex social malaise, we are by no means powerless. 

Through prayer, the all-wise and all-powerful Creator of our universe has given otherwise ordinary people an amazing opportunity to reverse the negative tide. What the people of God do in their prayer closets has the power to change the very course of history! 

We tend to focus on government as the seat of change, but in a democratic republic such as ours, real change is more grassroots. Family, church, community, and education are four of the most pivotal building blocks of a healthy society, and the degradation we see on a national level has its roots in these arenas. 

Grassroots prayer for the building blocks of society is where the greatest potential for change lies! And regardless of whether we are young, old, or in between, we can each play a vital role in helping our great nation reach its full potential. We do this both for God’s glory and for the sake of the generations that will follow in our footsteps.

The Community Prayer Devotional is a fantastic tool to jump-start grassroots prayer. The thirty readings (plus a bonus day) are designed to draw Christians together, get them praying in unison, and set the tone for future endeavors.

Each of the devotional's daily readings opens with a Scripture passage. An inspirational quote follows. A short message of about 1000 words then helps to educate and inspire the reader. A daily prayer focus, starting prayer, and short list of prayer points all help to "launch" the reader. As for what comes next, that's up to the person and the Holy Spirit!