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Fun Facts from the National Day of Prayer Committee:

Today's Author: Pastor Bill      

Christian*Cyber*Ministries participant Barbara Helberg from Columbus, Ohio has contributed financially to support today's cdd. Thank you - PTL! pb 

Scripture: John 14:13
"And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son" NKJV   

Before we were a nation --- while still in the throes of who we were to become the first Continental Congress called for a National Day of Prayer --- in 1775. Nearly a century later with the Civil War in full array and two months before the battle of Gettysburg. Abraham Lincoln called for such a day --- in 1863. Another century later about one year before the end of the Korean War. Congress established NDP as an annual event by a joint resolution, signed into law by President Truman --- in 1952. The year before the Berlin Wall was torn down the law was amended and signed by President Reagan, designating the NDP as the first Thursday in May starting --- in 1988.
Fun Facts from the National Day of Prayer Committee:

1) There have been 137 national calls to prayer, humility, fasting and thanksgiving by the President of the United States

2) There have been 59 Presidential Proclamations for a "National Day of Prayer"

3) Gerald Ford (1976) and George H. Bush (1989-91) are the only U.S. Presidents to sign two National Day of Prayer Proclamations in the same year.

4) Every President since 1952 has signed a National Day of Prayer proclamation.

5) 34 of the 44 U.S. Presidents have signed proclamations for National Prayer. Three of the Presidents who did not sign a proclamation died while serving in office. Two Presidents, not included in the count - William H. Taft and Warren G. Harding, signed proclamations for Thanksgiving and Prayer.

6) Records indicate there have been 965 state and federal calls for national prayer since 1775 and counting.

Please join me in prayer today for our nation and make no mistake about it --- we will end this prayer In The Name Of The Lord Jesus Christ.

Here are the Top Ten Ways to Pray for the United States of America as compiled by Pastor Bill:

10. Pray that the newly elected President and Congress will be protected while in office.

9. Pray that our President and Congress lead the world with the integrity of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

8. Pray that our President and Congress will govern with wisdom directed from the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

7. Pray that our President and Congress will walk in humility before the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

6. Pray that our President and Congress receives wise Christian counsel disregarding the rest.

5. Pray that our President and Congress orchestrates a national reconstruction of our economy.

4. Pray that our President and Congress chooses wise, holy and righteous judges.

3. Pray that our President and Congress stand tall against the onslaught of terrorism.

2. Pray that our President and Congress build a legacy of peace and prosperity under the wings of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

And the number one way to pray for The United States of America as compiled by Pastor Bill:

1. Pray that our President and Congress stand holy and righteous before Father, Son and Holy Spirit in all decisions.

Prayer: Father give our President and Congress Holy Spirit wisdom beyond their years and experience. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen!

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