New This Year!!
Pray for America Conference Call
7:00 a.m. to midnight EDT on Thursday, May 7th:
The National Day of Prayer
Call: 712-432-0075
Access Code: 4961322#
(Sponsored by the NDP Task Force)
Capitol Hill Prayer Partners
P.O. Box 5152
Herndon, VA 20172-1970
National Day of Prayer
64th Annual Observance
Thursday, May 7, 2015
"Hear the cry and the prayer that your servant is praying in your presence
this day." (I Kings 8:28)
Lord, Hear Our Cry . . .
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Mission and Vision
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Mission and Vision
The mission of the National Day of Prayer Task Force is to mobilize prayer in America and to encourage personal repentance and righteousness in the culture.
the National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people of all faiths to pray for the nation. It was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress, and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman. Our Task Force is a privately funded organization whose purpose is to encourage participation on the National Day of Prayer. It exists to communicate with every individual the need for personal repentance and prayer, to create appropriate materials, and to mobilize the Christian community to intercede for America's leaders and its families. The Task Force represents a Judeo Christian expression of the national observance, based on our understanding that this country was birthed in prayer and in reverence for the God of the Bible.
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NDP: Legislative History
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Summary of the Legislative History of the Enactment
of the National Day of Prayer
1988: Thursday, May 8 - Ronald Reagan signs into law Public Law 100-307 the designation of the first Thursday in May as the annual observance for the National Day of Prayer.
1998: Pub. L. 105-225, August 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1258: The President shall issue each year a proclamation designating the first Thursday in May as a National Day of Prayer on which the people of the United States may turn to God in prayer and meditation at churches, in groups, and as individuals. This law was signed by President Clinton.
> > > To read the full historical timeline of the National Day of Prayer,
please go here.
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The History of the National Day of Prayer
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A Brief History of the National Day of Prayer
"Fasting and prayer are religious exercises; the enjoining them an act of discipline. Every religious society has a right to determine for itself the time for these exercises, and the objects proper for them, according to their own particular tenets; and right can never be safer than in their hands, where the Constitution has deposited it." - Thomas Jefferson, 1808
Because of the faith of many of our founding fathers, public prayer and national days of prayer have a long-standing and significant history in American tradition. The Supreme Court affirmed the right of state legislatures to open their sessions with prayer in Marsh vs. Chambers (1983).
The National Day of Prayer is a vital part of our heritage. Since the first call to prayer in 1775, when the Continental Congress asked the colonies to pray for wisdom in forming a nation, the call to prayer has continued through our history, including President Lincoln's proclamation of a day of "humiliation, fasting, and prayer" in 1863. In 1952, a joint resolution by Congress, signed by President Truman, declared an annual national day of prayer. In 1988, the law was amended and signed by President Reagan, permanently setting the day as the first Thursday of every May. Each year, the president signs a proclamation, encouraging all Americans to pray on this day. Last year, all 50 state governors plus the governors of several U.S. territories signed similar proclamations.
> > > To read the full historical timeline of the National Day of Prayer,
please go here.
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The Significance of the National Day of
Prayer
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Significance of the National Day of Prayer
The National Day of Prayer has great significance for us as a nation as it enables us to recall and to teach the way in which our founding fathers sought the wisdom of God when faced with critical decisions. It stands as a call for us to humbly come before God, seeking His guidance for our leaders and His grace upon us as a people. The unanimous passage of the bill establishing the National Day of Prayer as an annual event, signifies that prayer is as important to our nation today as it was in the beginning.
Like Thanksgiving or Christmas, this day has become a national observance placed on all Hallmark calendars and observed annually across the nation and in Washington, D.C. Every year, local, state, and federal observances were held from sunrise in Maine to sunset in Hawaii, uniting Americans from all socio-economic, political and ethnic backgrounds in prayer for our nation. It is estimated that over two million people attended more than 30,000 observances - organized by approximately 40,000 volunteers. At state capitols, county court houses, on the steps of city halls, and in schools, businesses, churches and homes, people stopped their activities and gathered for prayer.
The National Day of Prayer is Ours
The National Day of Prayer belongs to all Americans. It is a day that transcends differences, bringing together citizens from all backgrounds. Mrs. Shirley Dobson, NDP chairman, reminds us: "We have lost many of our freedoms in America because we have been asleep. I feel if we do not become involved and support the annual National Day of Prayer, we could end up forfeiting this freedom, too."
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This Year's Theme
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Theme and Verse
The 64th annual National Day of Prayer, May 7, 2015, will have profound significance for our country. It is an unprecedented opportunity to see the Lord's healing and renewing power made manifest as we call on citizens to humbly come before His throne.
Our theme for 2015 is Lord, Hear Our Cry, emphasizing the need for individuals, corporately and individually, to place their faith in the unfailing character of their Creator, who is sovereign over all governments, authorities, and men.
To further highlight our theme, we've chosen I Kings 8:28 as our Scripture for this year: "Hear the cry and the prayer that your servant is praying in your presence this day."
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The National Prayer
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The National Prayer
Written by Dr. Jack Graham, Honorary Chairman
National Day of Prayer 2015
For the May 7th observances, Dr. Jack Graham, the 2015 Honorary Chairman, wrote a special prayer to be simultaneously read throughout the nation at noon (EDT). This recitation will create a huge wave of prayer, flowing from one coast to the other, illustrating the unity of God's people and acknowledging His dominion over the circumstances facing us. Millions of people will gather to pray at thousands of events facilitated by our volunteer coordinators and people just like you!
We hope you'll join with our staff again as we seek to bring more communities than ever before together in prayer. As a way of assisting you, we have assembled a variety of resources that describe how to organize and publicize citywide prayer breakfasts, worship services, and rallies. These materials also present creative ideas geared toward helping individuals and families to establish meaningful devotional times. If you have any questions after reviewing these items, please don't hesitate to contact our NDP staff at (800) 444-8828. We would count it a privilege to lend a hand in whatever manner we are able.
At this crucial time for our nation, we can do nothing more important than pray. Thank you in advance for making this spiritual discipline a personal priority and for standing with us as we encourage others to incorporate prayer in their lives. The Lord has graciously anointed our efforts, empowering them to touch and change many hearts and lives. We look forward to seeing His hand move across our land in exciting ways each May in response to our petitions! In closing, we ask that you prayerfully consider becoming a volunteer in your church or community to lead a National Day of Prayer gathering. May the Lord's peace fill your heart as you rest in Him throughout the days ahead.
To read the NATIONAL PRAYER for the National Day of Prayer, please go here.
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May 7: National NDP Conference Call
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New This Year!!
Pray for America Conference Call
7:00 a.m. to midnight EDT on Thursday, May 7th:
The National Day of Prayer
This Conference Call, sponsored by the National Day of Prayer Task Force, will unite the nations in praying for America on Thursday, May 7th.
You are welcome to join this call at any time that day, from 7:00 a.m. to midnight EDT (adjust to your own time zone) by dialing:
712-432-0075
Access Code: 4961322#
Leaders of different prayer ministries will anchor this call through the day, and Lisa Crump, NDP's Director of Prayer Mobilization, will host the final two hours of this marathon call, from 10:00 p.m. to midngiht, EDT.
Thank you for joining us on this call as, together, we PRAY FOR AMERICA.
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Learn More About the National Day of Prayer
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Learn More About the National Day of Prayer
To learn more about the National Day of Prayer, please visit the Task Force website by going here.
To find an NDP event near you, please visit the Task Force locator service by going here.
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Thank You for Joining Us in Prayer
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Thank You for Joining Us in Prayer
"Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth."
(I Timothy 2:1-4)
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About Capitol Hill Prayer Partners
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About Capitol Hill Prayer Partners
Capitol Hill Prayer Partners (CHPP) welcomes all who wish to join us in prayer for our governmental leaders, and for Israel, asking that "Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.," according to Matthew 6:10.
We publish the Daily Brief every week that Congress is in session, providing prayer points and scriptures over the headlines of the day.
You can learn more about the work of CHPP, including its mission statement and how to subscribe others to join our network, by going here.
We welcome your offerings, too!
You may donate to our work by making out a check, payable to "Capitol Hill Prayer Partners," and sending it to:
Capitol Hill Prayer Partners
P.O. Box 5152
Herndon, VA 20172-1970
If you prefer to make a payment online, please go here.
Thank you!!
