All nations whom You have made shall come and worship before You, O Lord, and shall glorify Your name.
Psalm 86:9
As we move forward toward this year’s National Day of Prayer, we are reminded of the beautiful promise in Psalm 86:9: “All nations whom You have made shall come and worship before You, O Lord, and shall glorify Your name.” What a powerful vision! Every nation, every tribe, every tongue lifting up the name of the Lord together. This is not just a future hope, it is a present invitation for us to join God in what He is already doing among the nations, and what he is about to do on the National Day of Prayer.
So often, when we think about “the nations,” our minds go across oceans and borders. But the truth is, God has brought the nations to us. In our neighborhoods, schools, workplaces, and communities, we are surrounded by people from every corner of the world. This is part of what makes America, America – a gathering place of cultures, languages, and stories from across the globe. The mission field is not far away; it is right in front of us.
I’d like to encourage and invite you to take a step beyond awareness into relationship. Learn about the cultures represented in your community. Listen to their stories. Build genuine friendships. As you do, your prayers will become more intentional, more informed, and more aligned with God’s heart. You won’t just be praying for the nations, you’ll be praying with understanding, and with the very people God has brought you to, and brought to you.
As we look toward the National Day of Prayer, just twenty days away, may we be a people who truly glorify God among the nations, right where He has placed us. Let’s ask Him to open our eyes, soften our hearts, and give us courage to engage. Together, as we seek Him, may we see a glimpse of that promise fulfilled, lives transformed, communities united, and His name glorified among all peoples.
Lord, You are the God of every nation, every tribe, and every tongue. Open our eyes to see the people You have placed around us and give us hearts that reflect Your love for them. Teach us to pray with understanding, to build meaningful, Christ-centered relationships, and to be faithful witnesses of Your grace and glory. May Your name be glorified in our communities, and may we see people from every nation come to worship You. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Rejoicing in hope,
Dion Elmore
Vice President