On Thursday (May 2), leaders in church and in government took to social media to commemorate the National Day of Prayer, which is officially recognized through an act of Congress and a presidential proclamation.
“Scripture tells us to rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, and be constant in prayer,” President Joe Biden said on Thursday. “On this National Day of Prayer, my prayer is that we keep faith that our best days are ahead of us and continue to believe in honesty, decency, dignity, and respect.”
Other leaders likewise called upon their fellow Americans to pray.
In a video post, Southern California Pastor Greg Laurie urged Christians to pray for a “spiritual awakening in America.”
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“Today is the National Day of Prayer,” he said. “A day set aside where we as Americans can pause and pray for our nation. And America needs prayer.”
Laurie continued, “In 2 Chronicles 7:14, there’s a powerful promise that God gave contextually to the nation Israel but, in principle, it applies to any nation, including ours.”
“God says, ‘If my people, which are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will then hear from heaven and forgive their sin and heal their land,'” Laurie said. “We need our land healed.”
“I encourage you to take some time today and pray for America,” Laurie added.
Controversial activist Sean Feucht led a worship gathering inside the United States Capitol building. In a video taken outside of the Capitol on Thursday morning, Feucht said, “If there was ever a time we needed to pray in America, it’s right now.”
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Liberty University President Dondi Costin said that on Thursday he was “reminded of the power of our collective prayers.”
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