As you probably know, the 61st National Day of Prayer will be celebrated on May 3, 2012. Based on the understanding that America was birthed in prayer in reverence for the God of the Bible, the National Day of Prayer was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress, and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman.
The purpose of the National Day of Prayer is personal repentance and prayer, and mobilization of the Christian community to intercede for America and its leadership in the seven centers of power: Government, Military, Media, Business, Education, Church and Family. This year’s theme is from Psalm 33:12, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.”
We encourage you to help coordinate a National Day of Prayer (NDP) event in your community or simply attend a nearby event. Go to nationaldayofprayer.org to find a venue near you. There are already 88 events scheduled throughout the state of Illinois, including four in the City of Chicago and one to be held at the State Capitol in Springfield. You can download an NDP Flyer HERE.
As our nation faces many challenges, we know that the One who promises to be with us through these times of trouble is the One who also encourages prayer. “The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.” James 5:16
Please pray for the staff at Illinois Family Institute and our supporters, as we travail in the seemingly never-ending battle for truth in a quest to impact the laws and culture of Illinois with biblical principals. Pray that Christians throughout Illinois would join us with their prayers and endeavors to defend a God-honoring worldview that protects religious freedom and marriage, promotes the sanctity of life, and values parental authority to raise moral, productive and upstanding children.
