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National Day of Prayer 2018 Theme Unveiled
The National Day of Prayer was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of Congress, and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman. In 1988, the law was unanimously amended by both the House and the Senate and signed into law by President Ronald Reagan on Thursday, May 5, 1988, designating the first Thursday of May as a day of national prayer. Every president since 1952 has signed a National Day of Prayer proclamation.
Prayer brings people together. Prayer builds bridges between opposing persons and even political parties. Prayer reminds us that we are created in God’s image and He desires for us to represent Him everywhere we go. Prayer brings UNITY. In 2018, our theme will be Pray for America – UNITY, based upon Ephesians 4:3 which challenges us to mobilize unified public prayer for America, “Making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.”
Our hope is that individuals, churches, and spiritual leaders in America, will humble ourselves and unify in prevailing prayer for the next great move of God in America. We can come together in clear agreement that this is our greatest need. We can become a visible union, standing together in prayer. We can pray more than ever before, and practice extraordinary prayer for the next great move of God in America that will catapult the message of the gospel nationally and internationally.
Pray with us. Sponsor an event in your community. Become a volunteer. Order resources to help promote an event in your area. Support the National Day of Prayer financially. In whatever way you choose to become involved, you can visit our website at nationaldayofprayer.org to learn more. Together, we can mobilize unified public prayer for America!
“There is no great movement of God that has ever occurred that does not begin with the extraordinary prayer of God’s people.” Dr. Ronnie Floyd
Dr. Ronnie Floyd is the President & CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee.
Volunteers are the All-Stars with the National Day of Prayer
The volunteers are the all-stars in the National Day of Prayer. This national organization and ministry is dependent on thousands of volunteers across America. These volunteers are the load-bearing beams in the entire National Day of Prayer ministry.
On Thursday, November 2, volunteer leaders with the National Day of Prayer from across the country will converge upon Colorado Springs, Colorado. No less than two hundred leaders will come to be equipped and be inspired so they can better mobilize unified public prayer for America.
Join Us Live on Thursday Night
On Thursday evening, I will be speaking to our volunteers, ministry leaders, and the National Day of Prayer board and staff team. We would love for you to join us as we live stream beginning at 7:05 p.m. MDT/8:05 p.m. CDT, and end around 8:35 p.m. MDT/9:35 p.m. CDT. You can find the live stream on the National Day of Prayer website or on the Facebook page.
We are doing this so many people who are unable to be with us in Colorado can hear what God is doing through this ministry, as well as what we believe He will be doing in the future.
We Will Also be Revealing Our 2018 Theme for the National Day of Prayer on May 3, 2018
Another reason you may want to tune in with us on Thursday night is to watch as we reveal our theme for the 2018 National Day of Prayer. We are convinced this is where God wants us to go and it will be so appropriate for this time in America. Please tell your friends, and I hope many of you will join us.
Eight National Leaders and Fifty State Leaders Mobilize Prayer for America
The graphic at the top of this article illustrates our eight national areas and the leaders over these areas. Pray for them. The leaders for each state are listed as well. These people mobilize thousands of people in all kinds of situations to host thousands of observances on the National Day of Prayer. Pray for these state leaders.
We are now in search of leaders for the states of California, Florida, Massachusetts, and Missouri. These states need gifted leaders who love America and want to help us mobilize people to pray throughout their state on November 3, 2018. Please pray for this need as our staff searches to fill these needs.
Interested in Volunteering?
If you are interested in volunteering for an observance in your town or city, please contact Lisa Crump at lisa.crump@nationaldayofprayer.org or Mick Crump at mick.crump@nationaldayofprayer.org. Lisa and Mick are the key staff leaders who lead and work with our volunteers across America. Pray for Lisa and Mick.
Thank God for Our Volunteers!
If you have ever helped with an observance in your community for the National Day of Prayer, thank you. We need your help again. Gather some friends and together, please help us mobilize unified public prayer for America, not just on May 3, 2018, but every day until then.
Now is the Time to Lead and to Pray,
Ronnie W. Floyd
Senior Pastor, Cross Church
President, National Day of Prayer
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Dr. Ronnie Floyd is the Senior Pastor of Cross Church, President of the National Day of Prayer, founder of the Cross Church School of Ministry, and host of the Ronnie Floyd on Life and Leadership Today podcast.
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Dr. Ronnie Floyd is the President & CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee.