National Day of Prayer

National Day of Prayer

by Marilyn Mackenzie

Since 1952, we have had a National Day of Prayer on the

first Thursday in May.  I won't repeat the history of this day.

You can check that if you wish.  

Here's the official National Day of Prayer web site.  They're

having an online prayer rally today, in case there are not

any local events which you can attend.

This year, there has been quite a stir about this day, and

that's the very reason why we need to pray for our country.

As it says in 2 Chronicles 7:14, "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 will I

hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal

their land."

Here is the prayer from Prime Time With God today:

Dear Heavenly Father, my God and Creator, my source

of strength and provision, lover of man's soul...I come to

you today to pray on behalf of my country, my home,

and the people who make up this nation. Oh how we

need your help! Please have mercy upon us.

I'm sorry for my failures and ashamed of the sins of this

nation. May all that is good and every person who is

called by your name bow before you in repentance and

rise up to follow you as shining lights and examples of

your love.

May we live godly lives and be pleasing to you. May we

look to you for our answers, for our help, for guidance.

May we lift up the name of Jesus and proclaim his saving

grace.

I pray for our nation's leaders, that they will seek your

face and make their decisions based on biblical values

and that you will protect them in their daily lives and

often overwhelming duties.

I pray for our Christian leaders, that they will receive

wisdom and anointing for the day as you give them

power and protection from harm and evil.

I pray for families, that they would pull together and

support one another-with Christ at the center.

I pray for individuals, that we each will take

responsibility for our thoughts and actions, that we may

allow you to minister to others through us and do great

and mighty things according to your will.

"Though one may be overpowered, two can defend

themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly

broken" (Ecclesiastes 4:12). May we stand together as

your children. In the name of Jesus I pray. Amen.