A Nation United

The 2008 National Day of Prayer was an incredibly powerful moment in history. I know I will find it difficult to properly convey to you just how spectacular the day was. God opened up doors all over America as millions were united in prayer. Events were broadcast live from coast to coast. Prayers filled the skies as every state capital was covered in prayer from the air. Private pilots organized a simultaneous prayer flight to cover all 50 capitals as they flew overhead interceding for our nations leaders. Prayer events took place at sporting events, churches, parks, capitol steps and even schools. Thousands of reports are still coming in. As we can gather just from the limited data we have at this time, we are seeing a 32% increase in events! Millions were gathered! What a voice that must have been before the throne of our Lord. What powerful unity and what a delight to our God and King. To see the body of Christ gather together, putting aside differences and focusing on the needs of our people...that is the heart of true worship. Dr. Ravi Zacharias and Shirley Dobson called for a time of repentance and a Solemn Assembly for all our church leaders. Prayers were lifted up on behalf of the government, military, families, churches, media representatives, business leaders and educators. There is a great moral crisis in our land today and the battle begins on our knees.

Thank you for standing with us in prayer. We are actively planning for the 2009 National Day of Prayer that will take place on May 7. It will be the 58th annual observance. The new theme and honorary chair will be announced soon. We look forward to seeing all that God has planned and praising Him as we, again, unite in prayer for America.