National Day of Prayer www.ndptf.org
May 7, 2009
Prayer…
“Let thy mercy, O LORD, be upon us, according as we hope in thee.” –Psalm 33:22
‘Heavenly Father, we come before You now Lord, lifting our voices in prayer. Let it be a sweet song in your ears and a sweet aroma for You, God. We thank You for this time to join as a nation and lay our burdens and lives at Your feet. Thank You for hearing the cries of our heart Lord as we call on You for direction and intercession for the future of this country. You are our Lord and Savior. Thank You for hearing our prayers. In Jesus’ name we pray, AMEN.’
The Pledge of Allegiance:
“I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all”.
Come before the Lord confessing short fallings and struggles, commit to a change of heart. Ask for direction and strength in the name of Jesus. Be encouraged to bow to your knees in submission to God’s authority and grace.
Pray for Government: the Nation and State
Pray for the Centers of Power
Military, Media, Education, Business, Church, and Families
We must also remember to intercede on behalf of the actors, musicians and athletes our young people seek to emulate. Pray that more of Hollywood's celebrities will be worthy of our respect and admiration. And as you watch your favorite sport, ask the Lord to strengthen and embolden any Christians on the team or coaching staff. Nothing is too difficult for God and though the industry often seems unprincipled, we know the Lord is able to use the media to accomplish His purposes. Pray for truth and morality to be presented.
It is especially critical that we pray for our nation's public school teachers, administrators and students. Ask the Lord to raise up a new generation of dedicated educators who will commit themselves not only to an honest, accurate presentation of all subject matter, but who will also serve as positive role models for their students. In addition, let's not forget to uphold our local school boards in prayer as they make decisions about the various curricula that are used across the country. Pray for safety, morally sound instruction and wholesome environments.
In the present day business climate, executives with strong ethics are especially deserving of our recognition and patronage. A great way to encourage such business leaders is to support Marketplace Chaplains USA, a group that positions chaplains in companies across the country. Also, continue praying that God will provide corporate America with business leaders who are committed to conducting themselves honorably. Pray that God will raise up His ambassadors in the workplace.
Pray for the Lord to spark a revival throughout our nation, protect the witness of our pastors, and continue to sanctify and purify Christians around the world. We know that the spiritual condition of homes, communities and countries often points back to the believers within those regions. It is very important that we strive after righteousness, corporately as well as individually. Pray for unity and boldness in proclaiming God’s Word.
Please pray for the family to be preserved as the Lord intended the marital union of one man and one woman devoted to each other and to raising the children in their home to be responsible, caring adults. Also keep in mind our elected leaders and the members of our judicial system as they consider proposed legislation and various court cases related to marriage and the family. This is one of the most crucial matters facing our nation, and it's imperative that God's people remain diligent in intercession for these concerns. Pray that families will follow godly principles.
Ephesians 5:21 “…Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.”
Mark 3:25 “And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand.”
Proverbs 22:6 “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
Why the National Day of Prayer? Why pray for our leaders?
Praying for our leaders and informing them that they are in our prayers can be encouraging. Leaders with integrity appreciate the Christian community standing behind them, thinking about them and supporting them in prayer. Consider adopting a leader in one or more of the following categories; be led to lift them up with letters and friendly cards of encouragement.
Psalm 116: 13-14 “I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD. I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all His people”
