National Day of Prayer

Today is the National Day of Prayer, a time when American Christians intentionally seek God’s involvement in our country and our communities. Did you realize the National Day of Prayer is a vital part of our heritage? The first call to prayer occurred in 1775, when the Continental Congress asked the colonies to pray for wisdom in forming a nation. President Lincoln proclaimed a day of "humiliation, fasting, and prayer" in 1863. In 1952, a joint resolution by Congress was signed by President Truman, declaring an annual, national day of prayer. In 1988, the law was amended and signed by President Reagan, permanently setting the National Day of Prayer as the first Thursday of every May. This year we have even more to pray for…a national election in 6 months. In fact many people are calling for Americans to pray EVERY Thursday between today and November 4th specifically for the coming election. So please, take a moment today and pray. Pray for our national leaders, state leaders, local leaders, judges, schools, and the election. Join an organized meeting if you’re able, if not pray alone. Then remember to say a prayer for the election each Thursday. If there has ever been a time we needed God’s intervention, it is today.