Thursday, May 6, 2010
America, Honor God
“…those who honor me, I will honor…”
I Samuel 2:30
Dear Pastors and Church Leaders:
WHAT IS THE “NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER SUNDAY”?
This year, for the first time in Muskingum County, we are encouraging all churches to participate in The National Day of Prayer Sunday. As a prayer guide, we encourage you to use THE FREEDOM FIVE: government, media, education, church and family. By targeting these specific areas, America can experience the freedom that accompanies God’s power.
Why not claim this Sunday as The National Day of Prayer Sunday, forever in your
church as the KICK OFF for the following events: the National Day of Prayer Teen
Rally; the National Day of Prayer Breakfast and the National Day of Prayer
Observance.
If you have questions, you may contact a committee member.
In His Service,
The Muskingum County National Day of Prayer Committee:
Connie Driggs, Muskingum County Coordinator 452-7663
Ruth DiVincenzo 454-2631
Rev. Doris Flynn 683-8654
Audrey Foster 452-6847
Freedom Five is an initiative that challenges you to commit to prayer for our country on a daily basis. It involves praying for five minutes a day about five centers of power. By targeting these specific areas, America can experience the freedom that accompanies God's power.
Government: The government establishes and implements policies that have far-reaching consequences. Pray that the Lord would grant wisdom, discernment and boldness to those who serve in authority over us, from city council members at the local level to the President of the United States. It also encompasses appointed officials such as judges, cabinet members, and agency heads, as well as the men and women in our military, all of whom need an added measure of prayer covering during this tumultuous period in our nation's history.
Media: Whether its news broadcasts, movies, television sitcoms or Internet sites, the media is the most influential center of power in America. Pray for journalists to be fair and accurate and for entertainers to conduct themselves in a responsible manner. We can also pray for the Christian individuals in the news and entertainment industries, asking the Lord to grant them strength and perseverance as they endeavor to let their lights shine in what is often an environment hostile to those who voice their belief in Christ.
Education: Many of our schools and universities are minimizing traditional subjects such as history and math, and are instead promoting a radical social agenda. Condom distribution, and a refusal to acknowledge God have become commonplace in our institutions of learning today. As a result, our children are entering the "real world" knowing more about politically correct ideas than they do about reading or science! Pray that your schools will get "back to basics" when it comes to educating our children, instilling the leaders of tomorrow with a respect for the Judeo-Christian values upon which our nation was founded.
Church: The Church is in a position to impact communities for eternity as well as influence social change. Pray for your churches and their leaders, asking God to grant us the wisdom and vision to make the Church a vessel for healing and revival in America.
Family: The traditional family is the most immediate of the five centers of power and is truly one of America's greatest assets. Pray daily, not only for the institution of the family as a whole, but for individual families within your circle of influence that may be struggling.
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