Today is The National Day of Prayer
” I turn, then, and look to the American people and to that God who has never forsaken them.” Abraham Lincoln
Hello Praying friends,
Psalm 33:12 says, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.” Lets join in prayer @ work, home or at the State Capitol. To join Michigan’s prayer at the Capitol event or to find out more about National Day of Prayer read below.
Praying for our nation… praying for you,
Scott and Clare
Event for Michigan:
Lansing Capitol National Day of Prayer Observance
Christian men and women from across the state of Michigan will gather to pray at the State Capitol in Lansing for the 61st annual observance of the National Day of Prayer…ACTIVITIES BEGIN AT 11:00…PRAYER BEGINS AT 12:00 NOON…CHILDREN’S PRAYER: Make plans to attend! A gifted children’s prayer leader will have special activities to engage children in praying for our nation and leaders…PERSONAL MINISTRY: A tent will be staffed with compassionate praying people who will attend to your special requests and ministry needs…CHARITY DRIVE: Collecting non-perishable food and personal items for the Lansing City Rescue Mission…For more info, visit www.ndpmi.blogspot.com …DEAF INTERPRETATION PROVIDED
Capitol Building Front Steps
Lansing, MI 48933
Prayer Info for Everyone:
The mission of the National Day of Prayer Task Force is to mobilize prayer in America and to encourage personal repentance and righteousness in the culture.
National Day of Prayer Vision
In accordance with Biblical truth, the National Day of Prayer Task Force seeks to:
- Mobilize and encourage personal and corporate prayer on the first Thursday of May and throughout the year, regardless of current issues and positions (Colossians 4:2, Romans 12:12, Matthew 18:19-20, Joel 2:13-16, II Chronicles 7:14)
- Preserve America’s Christian heritage and defend the religious freedoms granted by the Constitution (Deuteronomy 6:6-8, Proverbs 14:34)
- Emphasize prayer for America and its leadership in the seven centers of power: Government, Military, Media, Business, Education, Church and Family (I Timothy 2:1-6)
- Foster unity within the Christian Church (Psalm 133:1, Ephesians 4:11-13)
Values
- Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength (Mark 12:30/ Deuteronomy 6:4-5)
- Respect all people, regardless of gender, race, socio-economic status or creed (Mark 12:31)
- Be wise stewards of God’s resources and provision (Matthew 25:14-30)