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This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24

.......Our Saviour's Lutheran Church........ French Lake, MN

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In the 2012 NDP theme we ask: "Are we still One Nation Under God?"

The National Day of Prayer was May 3rd; Americans prayed and continue to pray for our country more than ever. We continue to face unabated moral decline, economic turmoil, military conflict in the Middle East, and ever-increasing assaults against our religious liberty. Given these urgent concerns, it's imperative that we remain on our knees in contrite supplication for our great nation.

Throughout the six decades since Congress established an annual National Day of Prayer, untold millions of Americans have come together yearly to express humble reliance upon the Almighty God. On May 3, 2012, citizens once again gathered stateside, and at points around the globe, to lift our nation and leaders before the Lord. In doing so, we pay tribute to the example set by our Founding Fathers and by presidents down through the years who have exhorted the American people to seek God's help and deliverance during trying times. As Abraham Lincoln presided over a war-torn land, he called on his fellow citizens to take part in a day of fasting and prayer, making this statement:

"...it is the duty of nations as well as of men to own their dependence upon the overruling power of God, to confess their sins and transgressions in humble sorrow yet with assured hope that genuine repentance will lead to mercy and pardon, and to recognize the sublime truth, announced in the Holy Scriptures and proven by all history: that those nations only are blessed whose God is the Lord..."

What a powerful reminder of the true source of our national well-being.

Because our nation continues to navigate through extremely challenging and pivotal days, the National Day of Prayer Task Force has chosen "One Nation Under God" as the 2012 theme. The inspiration is found in Psalm 33:12, which offers this important reminder: "Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD..." In addition, Dr. David Jeremiah, Founder of Turning Point and Senior Pastor of Shadow Mountain Community Church, has agreed to serve as this year's Honorary Chairman. Dr. Jeremiah's understanding of Scripture and his ability to articulate those insights will undoubtedly make him an outstanding advocate for the upcoming events.

SCRIPTURE

"And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God. Now unto Him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us. Unto Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen." - Ephesians 3:19-21

REFLECTION

Prayer has to do with God and His ability to do whatsoever He commands or desires. God's ability to do goes far beyond our ability to ask of Him. Prayer goes forward by God's gracious power!

PRAYER

Dear Father God, Thank You for Your willingness and ability to do immeasurably more than we can even begin to imagine or ask of You. To You, Father God, be all the glory for ever and ever. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.

One Nation Under God

Psalm 33:12 "Blessed is the nation whose god is the LORD: and the people whom He hath chosen for His inheritance."

We all need to understand the power and importance of prayer. It’s what sustains us, unites the church body, and acknowledges our dependence on our loving God.

Every year, millions of believers from across America will join together to celebrate the annual National Day of Prayer. Since 1952, the National Day of Prayer has been a powerful reminder of our need to kneel before God’s throne in the public square – regardless of cultural and denominational differences.

On May 3, 2012 we united in prayer as a nation, "One Nation Under God".