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The Annual National Day of Prayer is being observed this Thursday, May 7th.
According to the National Day Calendar :
The National Day of Prayer is observed annually on the first Thursday in May. This day of observance, designated by the United States Congress, asks people “to turn to God in prayer and meditation.”
For many, prayer is an integral part of daily life. Prayer offers a rich connection to our spiritual lives, nurturing our relationships and faith. It also provides comfort in times of crisis or need.
The National Day of Prayer came into being in the early 1950’s, when a young evangelist,
Billy Graham, led services for 20,000 people on the steps of the Capitol on February 3, 1952. later that year, President Harry S. Truman proclaimed July 4th to be a National Day of Prayer. Later President Ronald Reagan moved the Day of Prayer to the first Thursday in May. However, a Day of Prayer has been observed in our country since 1775, through 1863.
Due to the coronavirus, churches are shut down, and many things have been cancelled or postponed. However, there will be many virtual Day of Prayer events in local communities, and of course, nationally. The Presidential Prayer Team is hosting a Day of Prayer event, with Will Graham, grandson of the late Dr. Billy Graham, as co-host. This year’s theme is ‘Pray God’s Glory Across the Earth.’
For more information, go to the National Day of Prayer site.
After all…sending up one won’t hurt at all, in today’s times.