NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
Thursday, May 7th, 2020
PRAYER GUIDE FOR OSLC
praying at home this year either inside or walking our neighborhood
National Day Of Prayer (PDF) printable version
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!
We will be praying differently this year on our National Day of Prayer. But we will all still be praying all across these United States of America and across the world, as Americans are across the world in the Armed Forces and living or visiting abroad! Some of us will choose to pray in our homes, some during our break at work, and some while walking in our neighborhood. Here is your prayer guide taken from the National Day of Prayer Website. Pastor Demel has written our opening prayer focusing on the coronavirus. Thank You for being a part of the National Day of Prayer Team and joining us in asking our mighty God to heal our land and to bless us all and let us be a blessing as we serve our risen LORD!
In His Name, Pam Kniep, Paula Lofftus, Ann Park
From Pastor Demel:
Please be praying for the entire world as people everywhere deal with the coronavirus. Pray for the Lord’s mercy and grace that He may bring a speedy end to this pandemic. Pray for those who are battling this terrible disease, along with those who are grieving those who have passed, because of it. Please also pray for all of our healthcare workers, our leaders who make decisions regarding this pandemic, and all those who are working on treatments and cures. Pray also for those who are working to keep us safe and those who are working to provide goods and services that are needed by all. Thank God for the bounty of the earth, that we are still able to have our needs, and even our wants, met. Pray especially that the Gospel would continue to be proclaimed, especially in new and innovative ways, so that more and more people are reached and can experience the peace, love, hope, and joy of the risen Jesus Christ! May God grant healing in body and in soul!
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.
(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
“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)
MILITARY
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)
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