The Bible calls
us the Body of Christ and calls us to prayer every day. Here in the
United States, the government calls us to prayer just one day a year, The
National Day of Prayer.
There are three ways everyone in the Body of Christ can
get involved this year. This has been an opportunity for us in the United
States since 1952. However the Bible has always encouraged both national as
well as individual repentance.
“If my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land.” (2 Chronicles 7:14)
“The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.” (2 Peter 3:9)
Prayer not only
brings us closer to God it brings us closer to each other. The Body of
Christ has the unique responsibility to call on God to forgive us of our sins
and restore us to the Nation that was founded on His name.
#1 GO TO YOUR
LOCAL CHURCH AND PRAY!
Jesus
said, “It is written, ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer,’ but
you make it a den of robbers.” (Mark 11:17) Think what it would be
like if our churches across our cities, counties, states and the nation each
became known as a house of prayer! Talk with your pastor,
make sure that there is some opportunity for your congregation to gather and
pray on Thursday, May 4th. Go with your family and friends! Post
the name of your church and any activity here!
#2 PRAY IN JESUS
NAME #PRAYINJESUSNAME
Jesus
said, “For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I
among them.” (Matthew 18:20) All too often, Christians
are intimidated to pray in public in Jesus name. This is unfortunate as we
have assurance of God’s presence and his provision when we pray in the name of
Jesus. On May 4th, use the hashtag #PrayInJesusName along with
any @NationalPrayer social media tags you may be using
on Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and Pinterest. Let people know
you are praying for the country, for our leaders, our nation and for persecuted
Christians worldwide.
#3 WEAR THE CROSS
Our First
Amendment gives us religious liberty including the ability to exercise our
faith in public, at work and in our schools. Wear a cross on a chain, your
shirt, your label or on your hat! Wearing a Cross or Crucifix has been
determined a “reasonable accommodation” for employers and other institutions.
If we don’t exercise our religious liberties, we will eventually lose
them.
The National Day
of Prayer was established to communicate clearly with every
American the need for personal repentance and prayer.
IT’S TIME WE DEMONSTRATE THE UNITY OF THE BODY OF CHRIST BY COMING TOGETHER AND PRAYING ON AMERICA’S NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER.
