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On the first Thursday of May, people all across the country will participate in the National Day of Prayer. The National Day of Prayer was signed into law in 1952 by President Harry S. Truman but has been in practice since 1775 when the Continental Congress asked the colonies to pray for wisdom in forming a nation. The law was amended by President Reagan, permanently setting the day as the first Thursday of May and each year, the president signs a proclamation encouraging all Americans to pray. Last year, all 50 state governors and several governors of U.S. territories signed similar proclamations. Please join us in prayer today.

On the first Thursday of May, people all across the country will participate in the National Day of Prayer. The National Day of Prayer was signed into law in 1952 by President Harry S. Truman but has been in practice since 1775 when the Continental Congress asked the colonies to pray for wisdom in forming a nation. The law was amended by President Reagan, permanently setting the day as the first Thursday of May and each year, the president signs a proclamation encouraging all Americans to pray. Last year, all 50 state governors and several governors of U.S. territories signed similar proclamations. Please join us in prayer today.

Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, and the people whom He has chosen for His own inheritance. (Psalm 33:12)

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem; they shall prosper that love thee. (Psalm 122:6)

Holy Lord,

Thank You for the blessed privilege of praying with fellow believers across this nation today. How amazing it is to be given the opportunity to commune with You at any time and in any place as we acknowledge You as our Creator God Who loves us. You are the God Who redeemed us, Who called us by name. We belong to You and ask that the desire of our hearts be to please You and You alone. We desire to honor You by responding to the commands in Your Word. Therefore, especially in these times of great need, we lift up our prayers on behalf of Your people, Israel and for America as well.

Father, You are the God of Israel, and they are Your people.. (Isa 45:3)
You named them, though they did not know You. (Isa 45:4)
Lord, cleanse them from their iniquities, and pardon all of their sins. (Jer 33:8)
Save them with an everlasting salvation. (Isa 45:17)
Raise them up in righteousness, and direct all their ways. (Isa 45:13)
Redeem Israel out of all of their troubles. (Ps 25:22)
Be a shelter for Your people, (Joel 3:16)
and the strength of the children of Israel. (Joel 3:16)
Bring health and healing to them and to their land, (Jer 33:9)
Revealing to them Your abundance of peace and truth. (Jer 33:6.)
Let the eyes of their understanding be enlightened. (Eph 1:18)
Give them the spirit of wisdom and revelation (Eph 1:17)
in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Eph 1:17)
Let Israel be to You a name of praise, (Jer 33:9)
and an honor before all the nations of the earth. (Jer 33:9)
Proclaiming all the good You do for them, (Jer 33:9)
and causing fear and trembling among the nations, (Jer 33:9)
because of all the goodness and prosperity You provide for it. (Jer 33:9)
Restore everything that has been removed from them. (Joel 2:25)
Send them grain and new wine and oil to satisfy them. (Joel 2:19)
Make their enemies to be at peace with them (Prov 16:7)
and no longer let them be a reproach among the nations. (Joel 2:19)
Seek out Your sheep and deliver them (Eze 34:12)
from the peoples and countries where they were scattered, (Eze 34:13)
and bring them to their own land. (Eze 34:13)
I pray for the peace of Jerusalem, (Ps 122:6)
may they prosper that love you. (Ps 122:6)
Lord, cause their enemies to cease from the land. (Eze 34:25)
Make them and the places all around Jerusalem a blessing, (Eze 34:26)
and cause showers of blessings to come down in their season. (Eze 34:26)
Let Your people dwell safely in their land, (Eze 34:27)
delivered from trouble from all the kingdoms of the earth. (Jer 34:17)

Lord, just as we remember the Israeli soldiers, so also we remember our own mighty men and women who are standing in defense of our nation. Surely You are with them and Your hand does not leave them. Shield them from all evil and from the plots and schemes of the wicked one. Guide them into Your presence each and every day so that they may safely trust in You. Hide them in the secret place where no evil shall befall them. Father, please give them the boldness and the courage they need for each moment, and help them to have the hope and blessed assurance that can be found only in You.

Father, we pray for peace in our universities. May all eyes be open to the truth, and may hatred, prejudice, and violence end. We ask for courage for the faculties and administration of each college where unrest and hatred toward the Jewish people are being demonstrated. May Your people who know the truth of Your Word be willing to share the message of the Cross with those who do not know You.

Lord, You are our dwelling place for all generations. Your mercies are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. We love you and bless Your Name; for You are good and Your truth endures unto all generations. Great and mighty is the Lord, our God. We bow before You in humble reverence and thanksgiving, in the Name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

Amen to your prayer, Hiskid. Thank you for your grace and compassion toward those of us (me) who forget to post the prayer. Father, may Your goodness and mercy follow Hiskid all the days of her life.

Prayers for you from your friend in Ohio, Pollywog. I believe we are near the Rapture. We all need to hang in there. Those new bodies we will receive will be awesome! May you receive in THIS life all that Jesus purchased for you. God wants you well.

Please join us in prayer on this Lord’s Day.

Please join us in prayer on this Lord’s Day.

Holy God,

You and Your Word are inseparable. You and Your Word are everlasting. Your truth endures to all generations, and yet many in this nation now consider Your Word to be outdated---especially when it comes to marriage and morality. Father, we cannot snuff out the truth of Your Word, but we have succeeded in ignoring it when it does not serve our purposes. How foolish we are as a nation, Lord. Though we established our country in Your unfailing truths, we have moved far away from them. Father, we ask for Your forgiveness and Your help in guiding us back. Too many times we as Christians have remained silent and have allowed the screeching voices of untruth to prevail. Help us, Father, to preserve the precious nature of the country You have given us and to defend the basic family unit that You have prescribed for us. Save us, Lord. We need Your Word to guide us back onto the path and to help us to remain there.

Father, we know that You are the God Who protects Israel and You will not fail to shield them during this time of great need. We ask that You give Your angels charge over the entire nation to protect them from the Iranian forces. Hide Your people under the shadow of Your wings until these calamities cease. Thank You, Lord, that You will help the American leadership to issue an appropriate and helpful response to show our support and defense of Israel. Help us not to waver but to stand firm in our commitment to them.

By Your grace, we ask for Your protection of our military men and women as well as their families. Help them to receive the honor and love of a grateful nation, Father, and may they be comforted during their time of service. We confess that You are their Keeper---their shade upon their right hand. You will preserve them from all evil; You will preserve their souls.

We thank You, Father, because You are good to all and Your tender mercies are over all Your works. May we bless You every day, Lord and praise Your Name for ever and ever. May our mouths speak Your praise and may all flesh bless Your Holy Name. Help us to host Your presence this day, Father, that Your Will may be done on earth as it is in heaven. In the Name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

Let the people praise You, O Lord! Let all the people praise You.

Please join us in prayer on this Resurrection Day!

Please join us in prayer on this Resurrection Day!

Father God,

The stone has been rolled away, the burial cloths shed. The shackles of death have been broken. Above all, the victory has been won. Hallelujah! Jesus’ resurrection changed everything! Had He stayed in the tomb, we would never know eternal life with Him. Father, our hearts are full of love and thanksgiving for the gift of Jesus and the sacrifice He became for us. Now those who truly believe and follow You shall surely have a hope and a future. One solitary life has led to life eternal for those who accept Your incomprehensible love as payment for what we could not pay for ourselves. Thank You, Father, for so great a love---so great a gift.

Thank You for the peace that Your love has brought us. Your Word says that now Jesus has sent us, even as He was sent. Now we are to carry forth in the manner of Your Word and Your love. Help us, Lord, for without You we can do nothing, but with Christ we can do all things as He strengthens us.

Lord, may each of our military personnel receive Your gift of life, love, forgiveness, and eternal security. No earthly benefits can come near to comparing with the eternal blessings that You have for those who will simply accept the Savior as their Lord. May every one of our nation’s leaders, our servicemen and women, our first responders, our family members, and all who are lost find you, know You, and accept Your beautiful Gift.

God of grace, may all Your people Israel be given the opportunity to hear the Gospel and to accept the gift of salvation. May Your peace stabilize and bless this nation, and may the Holy Spirit guide those who are making decisions to defend those who dwell there. Father, we pray for Your peace to always surround Your people and the land You have given them.

Now, Lord, we pray that You would help us to be the peacemakers, for You have called them blessed. May we be the love and peace of Jesus to all we meet and may our hearts be forever changed by the life and sacrifice of our Beautiful Savior. In the powerful, awesome, and victorious Name of Jesus Christ we pray, Amen.

Psalm 36 is an amazing Psalm, isn’t it-—the contrast between the darkness of evil and the righteousness and grace of God. How blessed we are to know Him.

Bless the Lord, O my soul!

Bless the Lord, O my soul!

Holy God,

We treasure this promise from Your Word, Lord. In these days of turmoil, rapid change, strife, and uncertainty, we look to You for mercy and shelter from the cultural and spiritual decline of our nation. And we thank You, Lord, that Your Word tells us that Your mercy is upon us, our children, and our grandchildren as we walk in obedience to You. Such knowledge is too wonderful to imagine, but we know that it is true. Even as we realize what a mess our grandchildren will inherit, yet we have the promise that You will show them mercy and help them even long after we have passed away. Father, the depth of Your love for us knows no bounds. We serve a mighty and awesome God.

Thank You, Lord, for caring for the children of our military men and women. Send people to help out the wives and husbands who wait for their loved ones to return home. Give aid and comfort to the children, Lord, who miss their mother or father. Grant each family a happy reunion at the appointed time.

We ask for Your grace and mercy to be showered upon former President Trump as he continues to be persecuted by those who hate him and who wish to eliminate his opportunities to run for the presidency again. Thank You for providing for him and for helping him with every battle. We confess that You will avenge him and will shower him with wisdom and understanding.

Father, may Your mercies and grace also be shown toward Israel as You continue to protect and defend her. We pray that the Gospel would be shared and accepted by all people there and that the leaders of Israel will use the authority You have given them to stand strong for their nation. We are confident in what Your Word says: that those who bless Israel will be blessed.

Forgive our nation, Lord, for our miserable slide away from You. We are struggling and are in desperate need of repentance. Help us, Lord, to receive the truth of Your Word. Give us the desire to return to the center of Your will.

Father, may You be glorified in the lives of those who love You. We bless You, Lord, and we forget not all Your benefits. In the powerful Name of Jesus Christ, our Blessed Redeemer. Amen.

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The Lord takes pleasure in those who fear Him,
in those who hope in His mercy. - Psalm 147:11

The Lord takes pleasure in those who fear Him,
in those who hope in His mercy. - Psalm 147:11

You are the eternal God of the universe, and underneath are Your everlasting arms. You have loved us with an everlasting love and this truth is more than we can even fathom. Help us, Lord, to be able to comprehend the breadth, the length, the depth, and the height of Your love; to know Your love that passes all knowledge, and to be filled with all of its fullness.

Forgive us, Lord, for any ways we have not reflected Your love and truth. Help us to be reflections of Your message of grace, mercy, and kindness. May we who love You and confess You as our Savior become true disciples so that we may lead others to You.

Father, we seek the beautiful blessing found in Your Word that You gave Your people long ago, and we speak it over our military men and women and our first responders throughout this nation. May You bless them and keep them. May You cause Your face to shine upon them and be gracious unto them. And may You lift up Your countenance upon them and give them peace. Thank You, Father, for Your powerful protection over them and for showing favor toward those who call You Lord.

Bless all Israel everywhere, Lord----those living in the Holy Land and those dwelling in every other corner of the earth. Father, we pray that all would come to know and receive the Savior.

We ask for righteous leadership in this nation, Father----for those who will stand strong in support of Your Word and the Constitution. Help all elected officials to take seriously the privilege of serving the people of this nation. We pray for those who will seek solutions that help restore freedom instead of taking more of it away.

Thank You for the privilege of being able to pray with others throughout this nation. Though we may never meet these brothers and sisters in Christ this side of heaven, we come together in common faith and in love of our Savior, seeking Your highest blessings for our country, our leaders, and our military. We pray that Your Name is glorified in all that transpires through this prayer effort. In the Name of Jesus Christ, Amen.