Powerful Prayers
Posted by Andrea
This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. (I John 5:14)
JT and I listen to Christian radio as we complete our morning routine. As I listened this morning, one particular program blessed me and encouraged me.
A few weeks ago, Focus on the Family asked listeners to call the organization and record a prayer in observance of tomorrow’s National Day of Prayer. Focus on the Family received hundreds of calls and several prayers were broadcast today and more will be broadcast tomorrow.
During this morning’s broadcast, I was moved by the sincere prayers offered by men, women, and even children all across the nation. Throughout the thirty minute broadcast, heartfelt prayers for our nation, our children, our President, our troops, our schools, our churches, our economy, and our hearts poured forth.
Though the prayers were beautiful, I was struck by just how much we all need to pray for! Tomorrow marks the 58th observance of The National Day of Prayer and the theme is Prayer: America’s Hope. This special day is a great opportunity for us to join people all over the country who have gathered to pray for our nation. The girls and I are eager to participate so we will be attending a children’s prayer event in the afternoon.
If you cannot attend a National Day of Prayer event, you can still participate! Take time to pray at home alone and with your family. Turn off the radio and pray in the car. Partake in an online prayer rally sponsored by The Presidential Prayer Team, an organization dedicated to praying for our President and his administration or watch The National Day of Prayer festivities on Tangle.
Won’t you join us as we participate in The National Day of Prayer? When we take the time to pray, amazing things can happen! Let’s pray together and see what God does!
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Tags: Focus on the Family, National Day of Prayer
I think Prayer is the most important work we can do! Thanks for this great reminder!
You’re welcome Jules…this was a much needed reminder for me too!
Thanks for the post. It reminds me that the one “secret weapon” that God has given us all is prayer. The energy I often put into frustration and worry should be redirected into prayer.
So true Val! I need to do the same as I’m a worrier:(
Now that we know what we have—Jesus, this great High Priest with ready access to God—let’s not let it slip through our fingers. We don’t have a priest who is out of touch with our reality. He’s been through weakness and testing, experienced it all—all but the sin. So let’s walk right up to him and get what he is so ready to give. Take the mercy, accept the help.
Hebrews 4:14-16 (The Message)
Be blessed today!
Thank you for a beautiful reminder of the power of prayer and that prayer is truly America’s Hope. Blessings to you today.
Well said Deidra…Take the mercy, accept the help. I’m definitely going to stick in a memory pin in that statement.
Where would we be as a country without prayer??? Thanks for the heads up on the National Day of Prayer. I understand Beth Moore was invited to the event as well.
Have a blessed Mother’s Day.
(((Hugs)))