In the midst of cultural turbulence and societal unrest, the call for Christians to be salt and light in our nation has never been more crucial. As believers, we are called to bring healing to our land, to be agents of change and transformation in our communities, and to embody the love and truth of Christ in all that we do.

In a recent interview on Healing Rain, Bunni Pounds, author of “Jesus and Politics: One Woman’s Walk with God in a Mudslinging Profession,” shared insights into the vital role of Christians in engaging with politics and culture. Through the organization Christians Engaged, Bunni activates Christians to pray, vote, and engage in shaping the future of our nation. Watch our recent interview:

Bringing Healing to Our Nation: A Call to Be Salt and Light

What Does Bringing Healing to the Nation Involve?

Recent events remind us that our nation needs spiritual revival and restoration. The words of 2 Chronicles 7:14 speak directly to this moment:

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.

This verse outlines a clear blueprint for national healing. Here are the five principles God gives us:

1. Humbling Ourselves

Healing begins with humility. We acknowledge our dependence on God and surrender our own understanding. When we humble ourselves, we create space for God’s wisdom and guidance.

2. Prayer

Next, we pray. Prayer shifts atmospheres and transforms hearts. We are called to pray for our nation, our leaders, and our communities—trusting that God hears and responds.

3. Seeking God’s Face

Healing grows from intimacy with God. As we intentionally seek His face, He reveals His heart and His will for our lives and our nation. Renewal always begins in His presence.

4. Repentance

True repentance leads to true restoration. Turning away from sin and aligning our lives with God’s truth positions us to receive His forgiveness and blessing.

5. God’s Promise of Healing

Finally, God gives a promise. When we humble ourselves, pray, seek His face, and repent, He will hear us and heal our land. This is a powerful assurance of hope.

How to Be Salt and Light

Jesus expands this call in Matthew 5:13–16, where He says we are the salt of the earth and the light of the world.

You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the world… Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

Salt preserves and enhances. Light exposes and guides. In the same way, believers are meant to influence culture with truth, compassion, and righteousness.

Being salt and light means:

  • Adding God’s flavor to every space we enter
  • Preserving what is good and moral
  • Shining light into dark and broken places
  • Guiding others toward hope and truth in Christ

This calling moves us beyond passive belief. It invites us to engage our communities, workplaces, and families with Christlike courage.

A Call to Rise Up

Now more than ever, our nation needs believers who are willing to live out this calling. As Christians, we are invited to rise with humility, prayer, repentance, and bold obedience.

May we walk as salt and light in every sphere of influence. And may we trust God to bring healing, restoration, and renewal to our land—as He promised.