The National Day of Prayer is on the first Thursday in May each year.
PRAYERS FOR AMERICA
Lord, we exalt You.
We are filled with awe and wonder as our praise joins the heavenly hosts saying,
“Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord of hosts,
The whole earth is full of His glory.”
You have established Your throne in heaven and the foundations of the earth.
You alone are the Creator; the earth is Yours and all it contains is for Your glory.
You created and established all of us as Your image bearers.
May our lips and lives continually praise You, reflecting and magnifying You in all our words and ways.
You are the author of our days, You have established Your plans and purpose for us.
We respond to your glory and authority in obedience to Your Word and will.
You have established prayer that we, Your children,
Can communicate with our Heavenly Father directing, strengthening, and discipling us in Your everlasting love.
We join heaven’s activities as we lift up our prayers
And pour out our praise, repentance, thanks, intercession and supplication.
Lord, You have established America through the hearts of our founding fathers and
the documents they penned declaring our dependence on Your sovereignty and supremacy.
We overflow with gratitude having been firmly rooted and built up in our faith in You.
Let our reputation be of our faith in Christ alone,
our love for all people, and fruitful lives bearing the attitude, affections, and actions of Your Spirit,
Who dwells and works within us and through us.
We pray for America: the Church, Family, Education,
Military, Workplace, Government, Arts, Entertainment and Media.
United in Your love, we exalt the Lord who has established us.
In Jesus Name we always pray, Amen!
Kathy Branzell
President, National Day of Prayer Task Force
WHY PRAY FOR AMERICA? From: https://www.nationaldayofprayer.org/prayforamerica
God is sovereign and nothing comes as a surprise to Him. Whether we face fluctuating economics, threats from abroad, unrest at home, or other troubling circumstances, our Heavenly Father is not caught unaware. Through prayer, we are able to tap into His wisdom, strength, protection, and peace. He stands ready to respond to our needs when we humbly ask for divine intervention in the affairs of men.
As we Pray for America whose pledge of allegiance recounts that we are “one nation under God,” and whose currency states that it is “in God we trust,” we want Americans to encounter the God who rules over their country. “He who forms the mountains, creates the wind, and reveals His thoughts to man, He who turns dawn to darkness, and treads the high places of the earth—the LORD God Almighty is His name.”
—Amos 4:13 NIV
He is the One who gave us this promise in 2 Chronicles 7:14: “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 will heal their land.” As we humbly and diligently seek Him, we’ll be changed, and we’ll see transformation in America through prayer!
HOW TO PRAY FOR AMERICA – BY PRAYING INTO SEVEN CENTERS OF INFLUENCE IN OUR NATION
GOVERNMENT
Pray for your leaders, as well as the judges in our courts. Ask God to grant them wisdom to act with integrity. (See below list)
(I Kings 3:28; I Timothy
2:1-2; Exodus 18:21; Proverbs 11:3;
Romans 13:1-2)
Federal Government
Consider praying for our President, Vice President, Cabinet Members, Congressional Leaders, Supreme Court Justices
State Government
Consider praying for your Governor, Executive Leaders, Legislative Leaders, Judicial Leaders
Local Government
Consider praying for your Mayor, City Counsel, Police Chief, Fire Chief, Judges, County Officials
Richland County Commissioners: for safety for our people, wisdom, and to lead well:
Tim Campbell (Fairmont), Rollie Ehlert (Wahpeton), Nathan Berseth (Colfax), Perry Miller (Wahpeton), Terry Goerger (Mantador)
District Court Judge Bradley Cruff; State’s Attorney Megan Kummer; and Sheriff Gary Ruhl and his deputies.
MILITARY
“He appointed military officers over the people and assembled them…and encouraged them with these words: ‘Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged because of the king of Assyria and the vast army with him. With him only is the arm of flesh, but with us is the Lord our God to help us and to fight our battles…’” (2 Chronicles 32:6-8)
Courage and dependence on God (Psalm 91)
Perseverance to endure hardship (Isaiah 43:2; Deuteronomy 31:6)
Divine protection from the enemy (Romans 5:1-5)
Wise leaders who inspire respect from those under their command (Romans 13:1)
Confidence and vision to persist in the face of negative publicity (Psalm 18:31-39)
Protection and support for the families they have left behind (Romans 1:8-10)
Chaplains who are divinely appointed to deliver hope and spiritual strength (Proverbs 4:11)
MEDIA
“…Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable–if anything is excellent or praiseworthy–think about such things.” (Philippians 4:8)
The decision makers within the media to realize they can make a profit by producing family-friendly projects (Proverbs 8:10-11)
Christians in media to find favor and be filled with creative ideas that bring kingdom principles and life-giving messages to the public (Proverbs 2:1-15)
Celebrities to be provided with repeated opportunities to hear and receive salvation (Proverbs 8:35)
BUSINESS
“I have filled him with the Spirit of God, giving him great wisdom, ability, and expertise in all kinds of crafts. He is a master craftsman, expert in working…” (Exodus 31:3-4)
Integrity among Christian workers so that they win the right to be heard (I Chronicles 29:17)
Impartation of ideas and resources to open principled businesses, especially in areas that need an economic boost (Psalm 132:15)
Christian workers to display Christ-like humility and service to their co-workers (Philippians 2:3)
EDUCATION
“If you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God. For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.” (Proverbs 2:3-6)
A return to truth and Judeo-Christian ethics (Psalm 1:1-2)
A safe atmosphere conductive to learning
Excellence in educators (Exodus 18:20-21)
Equal opportunities for every student to achieve their full potential (Philippians 1:9)
CHURCH
“So then, just as you received Jesus Christ as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ.” (Colossians 2:6-8)
The church would find a new zeal and commitment to the mission and purpose of Jesus Christ (Matt 22:37)
Unity with and among churches that reveal God’s love to the world (John 17:23)
A return to the absolutes of God’s Word (Psalm 1:1-3)
Integrity–that God’s people look and act differently from the world (I Peter 2:11; 1 Corinthians 13:6)
A holy fear of the Lord released in the heart of God’s people (Proverbs 9:10)
FAMILY
“If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand.” (Mark 3:25)
Unity and love in individual families that reach out in hospitality toward others (Romans 12:9-13)
The re-establishment of relationships between parents and children (Malachi 4:5-6)
A return to family values that serve the nation as a whole (Job 22:21-22)
A return to the biblical mandate to train their children at home in the fear of the Lord and not leave the responsibility to others (Proverbs 22:6)
ADDITIONAL PRAYERS FROM BETHANY FREE LUTHERAN CHURCH
– Heavenly Father we pray for the spread of the gospel of Jesus Christ, that people would come to faith and trust in you as their Lord and Savior. We pray for people all over the USA that people would confess their sin, turn from their sin and turn to You, oh Holy God. Use us, use what we have to love our neighbors as ourselves. By Your Holy Spirit in us we pray we will humble ourselves before you and lift up Your Holy Name, all glory to You! In Jesus’ name amen!
We pray for our politicians in ND – please give them wisdom and proper fear of you.
Governor Doug Burgum
Lt Gov. Brent Sanford
Attorney General Drew H. Wrigley
Secretary of State Hon Michael Howe
ND US Senator Kevin Cramer
ND US Senator John Hoeven
House of Rep, Kelly Armstrong
We pray for our Supreme Court Justices, that their opinions would be based upon Your truth and Word and not sinful, cultural, political or personal preferences:
Clarence Thomas, Stephen Breyer, Samuel Alito, Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavenaugh, John Roberts, and Amy Coney Barrett
Bless our nation’s leadership, give guidance in the direction of our country, that You restore the biblical pillars that made our nation great. I pray for the restoration of our churches and families so they can take their rightful place as pillars of our society. I pray for revival and that America’s pulpits will again be aflame with righteousness.
I pray for President Joe Biden to do your will, and have revelation of truth; he appears to be declining in health, may he not hurt our country. Lift up honesty amongst his advisors. Help him to fear You and not man and to uphold the constitution of the USA.
For Vice President Kamala Harris and Douglas Emhoff her husband. Strengthen their marriage and help them to fear You and not man, that they would uphold the constitution of the USA.
House of Rep & Senate: That they will protect the unborn, support Biblical marriage; reduce our national debt, raise up godly leaders, do your will, and uphold the constitution of the USA.
1. PRAY FOR UNBELIEVERS TO BE SAVED
Pray that people’s hearts will be opened to repent of their sins and confess Jesus as Savior. Pray that every person in the world will be able to hear the Gospel in their native language. Pray for 5 people by name who are far from God, care for them, and share Jesus with them. (Mt. 9:37-38; 24:14; Rom. 10:1; 2 Pet. 3:9; Acts 26:18)
2. PRAY FOR A NATIONAL SPIRITUAL AWAKENING
Pray that Jesus will revive the Church and awaken our nation to the greatness and supremacy of Jesus. Pray that God will pour out His Spirit on America and forgive our sin and heal our land. Pray that millions of Americans will be convicted by the Holy Spirit, repent of their sins, and turn to God with all their hearts. (2 Chron. 7:14; Daniel 9:18-19; Psa. 85:6; Hab. 3:2; Acts 2:37-41)
3. PRAY FOR UNITY OF THE CHURCH
Pray that denominational, theological, and ethnic walls will come down so that pastors will love each other, pray together, and serve each other. (John 17:20-23; Ps. 133:1; Eph. 4:3-6)
4. PRAY FOR FAMILIES
Pray that Jesus will heal, restore, and strengthen every marriage and family. Pray that husbands will love their wives like Christ loves the church and that wives will respect and submit to their husbands. Pray that the hearts of parents will be turned toward their children to love them and raise them in a God-honoring way. Pray that children will respect and obey their parents. (Gen. 2:24; Josh. 24:15; Ps. 127:3-5; Mal. 4:6; Eph. 5:22-33; Eph. 6:1-4)
5. PRAY FOR RACIAL RECONCILIATION
Pray that God will heal our nation of racism and use the church to stand against racial conflict, violence, and prejudice. The church must lead the way in racial reconciliation by modeling love and respect for every person regardless of the color of their skin or their ethnic background. (Rom. 10:12-13, Gal. 3:28, Acts 10:28, Acts 10:34-35, John 7:24, 1 John 2:9, James 2:9, Rev. 7:9)
6. PRAY FOR LIFE TO BE VALUED AND PROTECTED THROUGH ALL STAGES OF LIFE, BEGINNING AT CONCEPTION
Pray for God to break the culture of death in America and restore a culture of life. Pray for legalized abortion to come to an end. (Ps. 139:13-16; Jer. 1:5; Prov. 24:11; Deut. 21:8-9)
7. PRAY FOR LOCAL AND NATIONAL GOVERNMENT LEADERS
Pray that God will help them make wise decisions and govern with integrity, justice, and mercy. (1 Tim. 2:1-2; Rom. 13:1; 1 Pet. 2:17; Titus 3:1-2; Micah 6:8)
8. PRAY FOR THE PEACE OF JERUSALEM AND ALL ISRAEL (PS.122:6).
Pray that an outpouring of grace would lead to the salvation of many Israelis (Zech. 12:10). Pray for revival (Zech 12:10-14) and spiritual maturity (Rom. 11:26-27) for Messianic believers in Israel. Pray for wisdom and insight for Israel’s government leaders (2 Chron. 1:10). Pray for God to use the nation of Israel to bring Him glory (Hag. 2:7). (From the web site: americaprays.org)