Prayer is the most powerful resource we have in this life; yet, many only turn to it as a last resort. Christ’s followers are instructed to pray. You may ask, “What are we to pray for?” The Bible teaches the multi-facets of communing with Almighty God. We should praise Him for who He is, regardless of the circumstances in which we find ourselves. Another important element of prayer is repentance. The Bible says, “Your heart is not right in the sight of God. Repent therefore of your wickedness, and pray” (Acts 8:21-22 NKJV) When we come to a merciful God with an attitude of praise and a spirit of repentance, we discover His peace. We learn the comfort of abiding in His presence.

May we as followers in Christ and citizens of the United States humble ourselves before the only One who blessed the prayers of our forefathers and showered this land with greatness. May we remember their petitions of old and their praises for the gift of freedom to worship Him in truth and love. May we ask His forgiveness, turn our backs on tolerance of sin, and bow in submission to God and seek His redemption for our people, so that future generations will know His blessed Hand has not been removed. May God the Father, the Lord Jesus Christ, be once again exalted in our halls of government, in our sanctuaries of worship and in human hearts that need His healing touch.

I believe our nation is in a perilous spiritual state. We must pray.

We must call on God to heal our land, forgive our sins, and lead us in the path of righteousness. Please join with believers across this great nation on Thursday, May 6, and the days following as we cry out to the Lord for His mercy and help.

Taken From an Article by Franklin Graham , President of Billy Graham Evangelistic Association

1 Timothy 2:1-3 - Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior NKJV