Editor’s note: As the nation observes the National Day of Prayer Thursday, The Layman Online offers this equipping study written by Carmen Fowler LaBerge in April/May of 2011 called “A Time for Strategic Prayer.” A Time for Strategic Prayer From the private, personal prayers of David recorded in the Psalms, to the prayers of Jesus…
By Michael Gryboski, Christian Post. The annual National Day of Prayer is expected to be larger than ever, with an estimated 47,000 local events taking place across the United States. For the 65th year in a row Americans will observe the National Day of Prayer, which is held on the first Thursday of May and…
By Josh M. Shepherd, Bound for Life blog. Today marks the National Day of Prayer, recognized in federal law as a day “on which the people of the United States may turn to God in prayer and meditation at churches, in groups, and as individuals.” President Barack Obama issued the annual proclamation late yesterday, while governors in every U.S….
The 64th annual National Day of Prayer, May 7, 2015, will have profound significance for our country. It is an unprecedented opportunity to see the Lord’s healing and renewing power made manifest as we call on citizens to humbly come before His throne. Our theme for 2015 is Lord, Hear Our Cry, emphasizing the need for individuals, corporately…
By John Bornschein, Vice Chairman, National Day of Prayer Task Force On September 11, 2001, the United States witnessed first hand the horror of terrorism and the barbarism of extremists willing to take any and all life. America the great, an impervious superpower had been wounded leaving behind a scar that remains for generations to come. I still…
By John Bornschein The 63rd annual National Day of Prayer is only days away. So, why does the United States have a day of prayer, designated by Congress, signed into law by the President of the United States, recognized by all 50 Governors and observed by millions of people? The reason is clear. It is…
Prayer. It’s defined as the act of entering into spiritual communion with God for the purpose of adoration, contrition, petition or thanksgiving. It’s a cornerstone of the Christian faith. Prayer takes center stage on a national scale Thursday, May 1 when the 63rd annual National Day of Prayer will be observed. The theme of this…
By Leo Shane III WASHINGTON — Army officials say they will not back away from participating in a Capitol Hill prayer event next month despite complaints that the event amounts to an endorsement of evangelical Christians. Last week, officials from the Military Religious Freedom Foundation demanded the Pentagon withdraw all support from a May 1…
Today is the National Day of Prayer. You can read here about many of the official activities associated with the day, or to find lists of public officials to pray for. The important thing, of course, is to actually pray — together with other Christians or alone in your private place of communion with God….
The Layman Events are scheduled in towns and counties across the nation for Thursday’s observance of the 2013 National Day of Prayer. The National observance, scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. (EST) tomorrow, will be held at Cannon House Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., and streamed live on the Internet. Those participating…