National Day of Prayer: ‘Prayer is Not Passive, It’s the Best Action We Can Take’
By Movieguide® Contributor
Every first Thursday in May is National Day of Prayer and this year it fell on none other than May 4th.
Many Americans joined in their homes or in churches in their community to observe National Day of Prayer.
In fact, President Joe Biden stated in response to National Day of Prayer, “On this National Day of Prayer, we recognize the profound power of prayer, grounded in deep humility and hope.”
Many faith leaders across the country spoke on the importance of prayer due to the worry of where the state of our country is headed.
Chief Field Officer of Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Kansas City, Missouri, Dan Britton stated, “Prayer is the one thing that can have the greatest impact on our lives and the lives of others. Today, on this National Day of Prayer for our nation, our leaders, families and all across America, we can ask ourselves: ‘What is the one prayer that will change your life?'”
He continued, “’Yes, Lord!’ When we pray these two words, we acknowledge God is in charge and we are not. We give up control and place all our trust in him. The Lord is constantly moving in our lives through the power of the Holy Spirit, and when we simply pray, ‘Yes, Lord!’ we are responding to his leading and direction. We are placing him in charge of our lives.”
He concluded, “We value and join those who believe prayer is vital to our relationship to God through Jesus, and is a powerful tool to unite a nation toward a common goal.”
Jim Daly, from Focus on the Family stated, “In these tenuous and trying times, the very best thing we can do is to bring our cares and concerns to God in prayer. No matter how noisy the news, he is listening. He understands. Prayer is a lightning rod, a live wire. It allows us to communicate and connect with the one person who has the power to soothe every sorrow, heal every wound, dry every tear and restore very loss. Prayer is not passive. It’s the best action we can take.”
Senior Pastor of Shadow Mountain Community Church, David Jeremiah stated, “”Our world is facing unprecedented uncertainty. Health, finances, politics — every aspect of life seems to be hanging in the balance. Yet there is one source of true hope and healing — and that is Almighty God.”
“He has promised, ‘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 I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land,’” Jeremiah continued.
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Now more than ever we’re bombarded by darkness in media, movies, and TV. Movieguide® has fought back for almost 40 years, working within Hollywood to propel uplifting and positive content. We’re proud to say we’ve collaborated with some of the top industry players to influence and redeem entertainment for Jesus. Still, the most influential person in Hollywood is you. The viewer.
What you listen to, watch, and read has power. Movieguide® wants to give you the resources to empower the good and the beautiful. But we can’t do it alone. We need your support.
You can make a difference with as little as $7. It takes only a moment. If you can, consider supporting our ministry with a monthly gift. Thank you.
Movieguide® is a 501c3 and all donations are tax deductible.
