Called to Pray - National Day of Prayer by the Staff of On The Go and the Presidential Prayer Team
The Staff at On The Go Ministries, the Presidential Prayer Team, and the National Day of Prayer Task Force would like to invite you to join us in celebrating the "National Day of Prayer"!
"For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the Lord's glory, as the waters cover the sea." Habakkuk 2:14
"if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14
Today is the day set aside as the National Day of Prayer across America. Prayer is a powerful weapon. Prayer can break through strongholds, which have stood firm for years. God wants His Children to become mighty, active prayer warriors! The National Day of Prayer theme this year is Pray God's Glory Across the Earth. The mission of the National Day of Prayer is mobilizes unified public prayer for America.
The National Day of Prayer has a rich history, dating from the first declaration of a day of prayer and fasting that was implemented by George Washington to President Lincoln's call for prayer and fasting during the Civil War to the modern-day declaration signed into law by President Harry Truman in 1952. As we pray for America whose pledge of allegiance states that we are "one nation under God," and whose currency states that it is "in God we trust," we want Americans to encounter the God who rules over their country.
Prayer is an opportunity to humbly come before God and confess all sins and to praise God for His mighty works, His gift of freedom, His mercy, and His boundless love. Through prayer, we recognize the limits of earthly power and acknowledge the sovereignty of God. Prayer leads to humility and a grateful heart, and it turns our minds to the needs of others.
As our nation looks to the future, the need for prayer remains high. This year the National Day of Prayer Task Force has chosen Seven Centers of Influence in Our Nation to help us stay focused and intentional as we Pray God's Glory Across the Earth.
Select Prayer Focus:
Use this list to guide and direct your prayer time. As you pray for the individuals listed, pray that they will be given godly wisdom and guidance, great strength and divine protection in the key positions they hold. Remember, especially, our troops who safeguard freedom overseas.
1. Government Pray for leaders, as well as the judges in our courts. May God give them wisdom to act with integrity. (1 Kings 3:28; 1 Timothy 2:1,2; Proverbs 11:3)
Federal Government. Consider praying for our President, Vice President, Cabinet Members, Congressional Leaders, Supreme Court Justices
State Government Pray for your Governor, Executive Leaders, Legislative Leaders, Judicial Leaders
Local Government Pray for your Mayor, City Counsel, Police, Fire Department, Judges, and County Officials
2. Military. May God give them Wisdom, Strength, Provisions, Protection, and Dependence on Him. (2 Chronicles 32:6-8)
Courage and Dependence on God (Psalm 91)
Perseverance to Endure Hardship (Isaiah 43:2)
Divine Protection from the Enemy (Romans 5:1-5)
Confidence and Vision to Persist in the face of negative publicity (Psalm 18:31-39)
Protection and Support for their families back home (Romans 1:8-10)
Chaplains divinely appointed to deliver hope and spiritual strength (Proverbs 4:11)
3. Media. God, Lead us to that which is Truthful, Honest, Righteous, and Uplifting. Protect our eyes, ears, and our heart. May we be drawn to that which honors you. (Philippians 4:8, Ephesians 6:10-18)
Decision makers within the media to realize they can make a profit by producing family-friendly projects (Proverbs 8:10, 11)
Christians in media to find favor and be filled with creative ideas that bring kingdom principles and life-giving messages to the public (Proverbs 2:1-15)
Celebrities to be provided with repeated opportunities to hear and receive salvation. (Proverbs 8:35)
4. Business. Fulfill the Calling God has for you. God doesn't call the qualified, but qualifies the called. (Exodus 31:3, 4)
Integrity among Christian workers that they win the right to be heard (1 Chronicles 29:17)
Ideas and resources to open principled businesses, especially in areas that need an economic boost (Psalm 132:15)
Christians to display Christ-like humility and service to co-workers (Philippians 2:3)
5. Education. God, Give Us Insight and Understanding. (Proverbs 2:3-6)
Return to Judeo-Christian ethics (Psalm 1:1, 2)
Safe Atmosphere conducive to learning
Excellence in educators (Exodus 18:20, 21)
Students and Faculty will strive to build each other up, support each other. Lord, put an end to bullying and low self-esteem. (Titus 2:6-8)
6. Church. May Your Spirit fill our churches. May God be Glorified. (Acts 2:17-21)
The church would find new zeal and commitment to the mission and purpose of Jesus Christ (Matthew 22:37)
Unity with and among churches that reveal God's love to the world (John 17:23)
Return to absolutes of God's Word (Psalms 1:1-3)
Integrity. May God's people look and act differently from the world. (Romans 12:1, 2)
7. Family. Unity and Oneness Yields Strength (Mark 3:25)
Unity and love in individual families that reach out in hospitality to others (Romans 12:9-13)
Re-establishment of relationships between parents and children (Malachi 4:5, 6)
Return to family values that serve the nation as a whole (Job 22:21, 22)
Return to the biblical mandate to train their children at home in the fear of the Lord and not leave the responsibility to others. (Proverbs 22:6)
Suggested Prayer for The National Day of Prayer
Lord, we exist to give You glory. We exist because of Your glory and in Your glory, as our Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer. We give you thanks and praise for every breath and moment You have given to us. We repent of our sin; for the shameful things we have done against You and for our silence when we did not speak up to proclaim Your Name, profess Your Word, or Protect and Practice Your will. We ask Your forgiveness.
We pray the the knowledge of the glory of the Lord will spread across our nation and the entire earth as we seek Your Kingdom and righteousness,; as we walk in obedience to You, and in humble unity, love one another. Jesus, the Bible says that You are "the knowledge of the glory of the Lord." You have taught us to pray, commanded us to love, and commissioned us to share Your gospel of grace. Your glory fills our hearts and families., it overflows into our neighborhoods, workplaces, campuses, churches, in our entertainment, and media. We give thanks for our military and ask that Your glory would spread to, and through them as they preserve freedom around the world. We pray for our government, that all of our leaders and laws would be filled with your Glory, that they would magnify Your Holy Word and honor Your will and ways. We pray that Your grace and glory would spread to bring hope to the hopeless, and love where there is hurt and hate. God, use us as we pray your promise, that "the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord,as the waters cover the sea. Amen!
- 2020 National Prayer by Kathy Branzell - National Day of Prayer Task Force President
Suggested Prayer Scriptures:
Use these scripture verses to set the tone for your observance of The National Day of Prayer.
"O Lord, listen! O Lord, forgive! O Lord, hear and act! For your sake, O my God..." Daniel 9:19
"I urge then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving, be made for everyone - for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives, in all godliness and holiness. This is good and pleases God our Savior." I Timothy 2:1-3a
"Since prayer is at the bottom of all this, what I want mostly is for men to pray--not shaking angry fists at enemies but raising holy hands to God." 1 Timothy 2:8
"Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." James 5:16
"In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express." Romans 8:26
"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things." Philippians 4:8
"Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains." Colossians 4:2,3
"The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him" Nahum 1:7
"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," Ephesians 3:20
Important Websites
National Day of Prayer: www.nationaldayofprayer.com
The Presidential Prayer Team: www.presidentialprayerteam.org
How to Know God: www.needhim.org
Bless Every Home: www.blesseveryhome.com
Today's devotion was compiled in accompaniment with The Presidential Prayer Team and the National Day of Prayer Task Force. Prepared by The National Day of Prayer Task Force. In order to visit the article in entirety or join an online prayer group today, visit www.nationaldayofprayer.com.
Thank you for taking the time to pray for America. Prayer is our most powerful weapon. For more information on any our ministries here at On The Go, you may send your questions to info@onthego.org.
On The Go Daily Devotion for May 7, 2020
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