It was in 1954 when President Dwight
D. Eisenhower authorized the addition of two powerful words to the Pledge of
Allegiance, "Under God," stating: "In this way we are
reaffirming the transcendence of religious faith in America's heritage and
future; in this way we shall constantly strengthen those spiritual weapons
which forever will be our country's most powerful resource in peace and
war."
The president, while sitting in
Lincoln's pew, had been inspired by Reverend Docherty as he delivered a sermon
based on the Gettysburg Address titled, "A New Birth of Freedom."
President Eisenhower then challenged the citizens of this great nation to
remember the God of our fathers as those two words captured "the
characteristic and definitive factor in the American way of life."
The prayer of godly people in the
United States are the strong thread that binds us together. Because we have
been "One Nation Under God" for more than two centuries, we continue
to enjoy the fruit of His blessings and the individual liberties we hold so
dear. Godly people who know the value of earnest prayer are the backbone of our
nation. As such, let us unite in the following prayer...
Lord, America needs Your guidance
and direction. We humbly ask that Your spirit intercede with the leaders of our
nations, giving them the wisdom to make decisions that will honor You. We pray
fervently for peace, both here and abroad. Let us live a life of reverence for
You with peace in our hearts for our fellow man. May we always remember You are
the Almighty King of Kings and Lord of Lords. May we be steadfast in our humble
obedience to You and boldly declare that we are one people united through Your
powerful name, indeed, one nation under God. Amen.
"BLESSED IS THE NATION WHOSE
GOD IS THE LORD"
PSALM 33:12
Through prayer we actually experience a relationship with God.
The quality of our prayer life then determines the quality of our relationship
with God. Prayer is talking with God. Prayer is listening to God. Prayer is
enjoying the presence of God.
www.nationaldayofprayer.org Please pray with your heart.
Happy Trails...
Berte
Very nice prayer... :)
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