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Apr 30th 14 Posted by Natalie Nichols in Americana, Prayer

National Day of Prayer (Part Two): United With One Voice

National Day of Prayer

“So that with one mind and one voice you may glorify
the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Romans 15:6

Today, May 1st, is the National Day of Prayer. Below are the theme, scripture, and prayer for this year’s observance—as well a link to the page where you can watch it live.

National Day of Prayer Theme and Scripture

The theme for the National Day of Prayer this year is One Voice, United in Prayer, “emphasizing the need for individuals, corporately and individually, to place their faith in the unfailing character of their Creator, who is sovereign over all governments, authorities, and men.”

The scripture this year is Romans 15:6:

“So that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Prayer by the Honorary Chairman

Anne Graham Lotz, the National Day of Prayer 2014 Honorary Chairman, wrote a special prayer to be simultaneously read throughout the nation at noon (EDT).

As the National Day of Prayer website states:

This recitation will create a huge wave of prayer, flowing from one coast to the other, illustrating the unity of God’s people and acknowledging His dominion over the circumstances facing us.

Anne Graham Lotz’ prayer:

Lord of the Universe. Lord of this planet. Lord of the nations. Lord of our hearts. On this National Day of Prayer, we look to You…
In the darkness, You are our Light.
In the storm, You are our Anchor.

In our weakness, You are our Strength. In our grief, You are our Comfort.
In our despair, You are our Hope.
In our confusion, You are our Wisdom. In time of terrorism, You are our Shield. In time of war, You are our Peace.

In times of uncertainty, You are the Rock on which we stand.

We make our prayer to You using the words of the prophet Daniel:

O Lord, You are the great and awesome God, who keeps His covenant of love with those who love Him and keep His commandments. You are merciful and forgiving. You are righteous, but this day we are covered with shame because we have sinned against You, and done wrong. We have turned away from Your commands and principles. We have turned away from You.

Yet You have promised in 2 Chronicles 7, that if we–a people identified with You–would humble ourselves, pray, seek Your face, and turn from our wicked ways, then You would hear our prayer, forgive our sin and heal our land.

So we choose to stop pointing our finger at the sins of others, and examine our own hearts and lives. We choose to acknowledge our own sin–our neglect and defiance and ignorance and even rejection of You. This day we choose to repent.

In response to our heartfelt repentance, God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, Father of Jesus Christ, in keeping with all Your righteous acts and according to Your promise, turn away Your anger and Your wrath from the United States of America. Hear the prayers and petitions offered to You on this National Day of Prayer, as we give You our full attention. Give ear, our God, and hear; open Your eyes and see. We do not make requests of You because we are righteous, but because of Your great mercy.

For the glory of Your Name hear our prayer, forgive our sin, and heal our land.

We ask this in the name of Your Son Jesus Christ who offers us salvation from Your judgment, forgiveness for our sin, and reconciliation with You through His own blood shed on the Cross. Amen.

– 2014 National Prayer by Anne Graham Lotz

You can listen to Anne pray this prayer and even download the recording here.

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Watch the National Observance

The 2014 National Observance of the National Day of Prayer will be broadcast LIVE from the Cannon House Office Building in Washington, D.C. on this webpage – Thursday, May 1, 2014 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm EST.

Speakers include Anne Graham Lotz (daughter of Rev. Billy Graham), Dr. James and Shirley Dobson, Congressman Robert Aderholt, Mrs. Vonette Bright, The Honorable Bob McEwen, Congressman Mike McIntyre, Don Moen, Chaplain Father Patrick Conroy, Dr. Dick Eastman, Mr. David Butts, Mr. John Bornschein, and more.

 

A Moment of Worship: We Pray

We Pray from BarlowGirl
featuring Adam Agee of Stellar Kart, Leigh Cappillino of Point Of Grace, &
David Leonard of Jackson Waters

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Question: What is your personal prayer for the nation today?

 

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