Prayer! America’s Strength and Shield

 

National

 Day of Prayer

Thursday, May 1, 2008

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National Day of Prayer Gatherings in New Jersey

If My people will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from
their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin and heal
their land. 2 Chron. 7:14


State Observance, Wed., April 30, 2008

7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Hughes Justice Complex

Market St.

Trenton, NJ

The National Day of Prayer Task Force exists to encourage and promote events related to the National Day of Prayer. You can reach the National Task Force by visiting their web site at www.ndptf.org or calling 719-531-3379. The Task Force office is located on the campus of Focus on the Family, PO Box 15440, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80935-5440. The national chairman is Mrs. James Dobson (Shirley).

National Days of Prayer have been a part of our history since the First Continental Congress called for a National Day of Prayer in 1775 as they sought divine guidance in the formation of our nation. Congress first mandated the Annual National Day of Prayer in 1952 under President Truman. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan signed the amended law to standardize the day on the first Thursday in May each year.

Governor Whitman of the State of New Jersey signed the NJ Day of Prayer Bill
into law in 1994 “designating the first Thursday in May each year as “A Day of
Prayer in New Jersey.” The New Jersey State Coordinator is Mrs. Glenn Wenzel
(Patricia). You may reach the NJ Day of Prayer by calling 1-888-NJ Prayer
or through e-mail, patricia@praynj.org.

PRAYER FOR THE NATION 2008

2008 Prayer for Our Nation

Dr. Ravi Zacharias
2008 Honorary Chairman, National Day of Prayer Task Force

Holy Father, in a world where so many are hungry,
You have given us food in abundance;

In a world where so many are hurting,
You offer to bind up our wounds;

In a world where so many are lonely,
You offer friendship to every heart;

In a world longing for peace,
You offer hope.

Yet, we are so stubborn and resistant.
Have mercy upon us, Lord.

Our nation is at a crossroads this year;
we look to you to be our strength and shield.

Please give us the guidance to elect one who will honor you
and to respond to the wisdom from above
so that our hope may be renewed and our blessings be treasured.

In God’s holy name.

¡La oración!
La fortaleza y el escudo de los Estados Unidos

Presidente honorario del grupo del Día Nacional de Oración del año 2008 Dr. Ravi Zacharias

Oración por nuestra nación Dr. Ravi Zacharias

Padre santo, en un mundo donde hay tantos hambrientos, nos has dado alimento en abundancia. En un mundo donde hay tantos sufriendo, nos ofreces vendar nuestras heridas. En un mundo donde tantas personas se sienten solas, ofreces amistad a cada corazón. En un mundo que añora la paz, nos ofreces esperanza.

No obstante, nosotros somos tan obstinados y nos resistimos. Ten misericordia de nosotros, Señor. Este año nuestra nación se encuentra en una encrucijada; Alzamos nuestros ojos pidiéndote que seas nuestra fortaleza y nuestro escudo.

Danos, te pedimos, la guía para elegir a aquél que te honre y escuche la sabiduría que viene de lo alto de tal forma que nuestra esperanza pueda renovarse y podamos atesorar bendiciones. En el nombre santísimo de Dios.