National Day of Prayer

Today May 1, 2008 is "National Day of Prayer". Here is a link to the official website http://www.ndptf.org/

2008 Prayer for Our Nation

Dr. Ravi Zacharias 2008 Honorary Chairman,

National Day of Prayer Task Force Holy

Father, in a world where so many are hungry,

You have given us food in abundance;

In a world where so many are hurting,

You offer to bind up our wounds;

In a world where so many are lonely,

You offer friendship to every heart;

In a world longing for peace,

You offer hope.

Yet, we are so stubborn and resistant.

Have mercy upon us, Lord.

Our nation is at a crossroads this year;

we look to you to be our strength and shield.

Please give us the guidance to elect one who will honor you

and to respond to the wisdom from above

so that our hope may be renewed and our blessings be treasured.

In God's holy name.

I believe that prayers are so crucial right now for our nation at this time in crisis with the gas prices, housing market, for the price of groceries, election, etc. As Ricki Skaggs put it, "We are praying that a drawing toward Christ in relationship would take place. Prayer always precedes revival...no revival ever started without prayer. Prayer shows a dependency upon God."

Scriptures:

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

But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in your most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit. Jude 20

I ask that you be in prayer today but not because it's National Prayer Day but because our country needs it as well as individuals.

Cody is traveling to Grand Junction next week for work. Pray for safe travels for him and pray for me as I will be at home with kids the whole week without anyone here but me. This trip is his first trip away from us in a long time. He hasn't left town since before the twins were born. Kind of nervous and scared because it will be a stressful doing everything by myself. I will manage hopefully!!