National Day of Prayer

It's the first Thursday of May, which means today is the National Day of Prayer.
Yes, of course, EVERY day is a day of prayer. "Pray without ceasing," says 1 Thessalonians 5:17. And yet in some traditions, a pretty big deal gets made out of today. Unfortunately, too often that "big deal" comes across more as judgment than encouragement or inspiration to pray. But don't let that stop you from praying! - and perhaps praying especially for our leaders (elected and otherwise), for wisdom, for humility, for understanding our place in the world, and in all of creation.

Here's a new "Chuck Knows Church" video from our friends at the United Methodist Church, which will give you some background about the day.



Let us pray.
Holy Trinity, one God, you show us the splendor of diversity and the beauty of unity in your own divine life. Make us, who came from many nations with many languages, a united people that delights in our many different gifts. Defend our liberties, and give those whom we have entrusted with authority the spirit of wisdom, that there might be justice and peace in our land. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ, our sovereign and our Savior. Amen  (ELW p. 77)