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Pray Daily for America
October 1 - November 2 |
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| It's Time to Pray | October 1, 2010 |
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In the words of Benjamin Franklin
During the Constitutional Convention of 1787, representatives from each of the 13 states met in Philadelphia to iron out differences that threatened to destroy the new nation. After several days of meetings, battles between representatives intensified. The young nation was rapidly unraveling, that is until the elder statesman, Benjamin Franklin brought a sobering air to the room stating:
"I have lived, Sir, a long time, and the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth- that God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without his aid? We have been assured, Sir, in the sacred writings, that "except the Lord build the House they labour in vain that build it." I firmly believe this; and I also believe that without his concurring aid we shall succeed in this political building no better than the Builders of Babel: We shall be divided by our little partial local interests; our projects will be confounded, and we ourselves shall become a reproach and bye word down to future ages...I therefore beg leave to move, that henceforth prayers imploring the assistance of Heaven, and its blessings on our deliberations, be held in this Assembly every morning before we proceed to business..."
Our Constitution was written shortly thereafter, by men who earnestly sought God. The picture above depicts that first prayer. It is the only known painting of this humbling event that served as the foundation of our great nation.
As Benjamin Franklin called our founding fathers to prayer in the establishment of our republic, may we once again go before God daily in prayer on behalf of our nation.
For the next 32 days, you will receive a daily prayer written by various individuals who love America. Please join us in praying for our nation each day at 12:23 between October 1 and November 2 (Election Day). May God truly bless our land! |
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Today's Prayer
Father, our nation is very sick and in desperate need of your healing. According to your word in 2 Chronicles 7:14, we are required to humble ourselves, pray, seek your face and turn from our wicked ways before you'll forgive our sins and heal our land. Today, I commit myself to a humble lifestyle that will honor you and allow others to see you through me, I join many of your people in prayer for America and will continue to do so until you heal our beloved country; I'll seek your face for it is the only way to turn from my wicked ways, for sin can not dwell in the presence of your face. Saying a prayer is easy but honoring a commitment is difficult, please help me Lord in Jesus' name, amen."
Today's prayer was submitted by: Gabi Constantine, husband, father, grandfather, entrepreneur, believing and living the American dream since January 8, 1979 (the day he came to America at the age of 18). |
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| Today's Word from the Holy Bible
"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, forgive their sins, and heal their land."
2 Chronicles 7:14 |
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