The National Day of Prayer is an annual day of observance
held on the first Thursday of May, designated by the United States Congress,
when people are asked “to turn to God in prayer and meditation”.
Historical Summary:
- 1775 – The first Continental
Congress called for a National Day of Prayer
- 1863 – Abraham Lincoln
called for a National Day of Prayer
- 1952 – Congress established
the National Day of Prayer as an annual event by a joint resolution,
signed into law by President Truman (82-324)
- 1988 – The National Day of
Prayer was designated as the first Thursday in May (100-307)
Four Prayer Priorities for America in May 2019:
- Ask God to Bless the
United States of America – “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord – the
people He has chosen to be his own possession!” Psalm 33:12
- Pray for Americans to
love one another, beginning with Christ followers – “Love one another
just as I have loved you.” John 13:34
- Pray for the centers of
influence in America
– “First of all the, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and
thanksgivings be made for everyone, for kings and all those who are in
authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness
and dignity.” I Timothy 2:1-2
- Ask God for the National
Day of Prayer to become a catalytic spiritual movement across America – “They all were
continually united in prayer.” Acts 1:14
Please join Shelby Systems and millions of other believers
on the National Day of Prayer as we intercede for America’s leaders and
families.
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