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September 11th, 2017

September 11: A Day of Prayer, a Day to Cry Out to God for America

America, Join the Movement, National Day of Prayer

As America works through the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, our nation is under the historic winds of Hurricane Irma. Our country is experiencing pain and loss of life and property. As these storms are bearing down on America and North Korea continues its threats against us, we are walking through times that are unknown to most in this generation. With all this in mind, we enter September 11 asking you to make this a special day of prayer, a day to cry out to God for America.

Cry Out America is a prayer initiative that began after terrorists attacked our nation on September 11, 2001.These planned attacks resulted in nearly 3,000 deaths, 400 of which were police officers and firefighters. Since that day, America and the world have never been the same.

Cry Out America reminds us of these attacks on our nation and of our desperate need for God each day. As America remembers this day, we need to see it become a day where millions of Americans join for a few moments in various locations to cry out to God for our nation.

We already know of a few thousand gatherings that will be taking place. If you are having a gathering with other Americans to talk to God about our nation today, please contact us at http://www.cryoutamerica.us/find_event.

Cry Out America was initiated by the Awakening America Alliance in 2008, but in order to strengthen the call nationwide, it was recently entrusted to the National Day of Prayer Task Force. Therefore, even in this late hour, I want to call upon all of us to focus on these matters as we Cry Out America.

Our Three Major Prayer Points for Cry Out America on Monday, September 11

I want to call out to each prayer gathering to join in agreement. These three major needs in our nation coincide with our continual needs since 9/11. Feel free to download and share this image on social media to spread the word.

Whether in your personal life or prayer gatherings you participate in today, please agree in prayer with thousands of others who are praying for our nation.

Participate in or Create A Prayer Experience by Joining Us in Cry Out America

Please find out if there is a scheduled Cry Out America prayer experience in your region. Volunteer at the meeting or even create a prayer experience for your friends or family by going here: http://www.cryoutamerica.us/volunteer-nb-vers

These gatherings can happen anywhere at any time today, and can be small or large. America usually remembers 9/11 in a major way. All Americans can join us in prayer for America as we focus on these three major points.

I Will Be in Chicago in Daley Plaza for the Cry Out America Rally Live Streamed Across the World

Today, September 11, 2017, at 12:00 p.m., I will be joining a Cry Out America rally in Daley Plaza in Chicago, Illinois. If you live in the greater Chicago area, join me in this experience as I support, speak, and assist the coordinator, Pastor Arthur Guice. If you are not in Chicago, you can watch live at 12:00 p.m. CST at: http://www.nationaldayofprayer.org

Spread the word, tell your friends, and let’s gather America for this Cry Out America rally from the city of Chicago. And wherever you are, join with local believers to pray for America.

Now is the Time to Lead and Pray,

Ronnie W. Floyd

Senior Pastor, Cross Church
President, National Day of Prayer

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September 6th, 2017

God Is Working In America and Why I Believe He Is Doing So

America, National Day of Prayer

Last Friday, September 1, President Donald Trump proclaimed September 3, 2017, as a National Day of Prayer for the Victims of Hurricane Harvey and for our National Response and Recovery Efforts. This was a historic call to the entire nation to pray for the great needs in Texas and Louisiana.

Millions of Americans pray for our President, Vice-President, and the leaders of our nation on a regular basis. Those of us who do, know the truthfulness of Proverbs 21:1, “A king’s heart is like channeled water in the Lord’s hand: He directs it wherever he chooses.” We believe deeply that God alone turned the President and his administration to believe prayer was needed over the severity of the issues in our nation.

While this proclamation addressed the events that have captured the nation for days and was absolutely historic in its proportion, we also know we face other major issues in our land. Wildfires are raging in the west, especially in Southern California and the state of Montana. While both the House and the Senate convene in Washington again following days of rest and work in their home states, we need them to come together to do the business of our nation. Looming in the background is the living reality of the severe threat of North Korea against the United States.

America, We Need to Pray

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 should always be our first choice, not our last choice. In times like we are in now, our eyes need to be on the Lord alone. Movements of prayer can impact culture.

A Door Was Opened Before Me

On this past Friday afternoon, my office was notified that Fox News wanted me to be a guest on Fox & Friends on Sunday morning, September 3, 2017. In my role of President of the National Day of Prayer, they wanted to talk with me about the President’s proclamation.

Even though I was away for the weekend, I was able to accommodate the request, and joined Fox & Friends from a studio in Birmingham, Alabama.

Their interview questions were strong and encouraging, but at the end of this four-minute interview across the world, I was asked if I would pray on-air for our nation.

I was stunned by the amazing opportunity God had granted me to do what I have never seen anyone do on a show like this… lead in a prayer for our nation. I was humbled deeply, but overwhelmed with faith and joy for this opportunity that would end up going viral.

God has used social networking to take this prayer across the entire nation, and only to Him do we bring the glory.

Yes, God Is Working In America

The Lord alone opened the door for me to be on this Fox News program. We also know that only God put the questions upon the hearts of the interviewers. We also know that the Lord alone would open the door for us to pray on live TV. This is a door that God opened this past Sunday for all of us who believe in the power of prayer.

We Are Still ONE NATION As Long As We Are UNDER GOD

We are still one nation as long as we are under God. Are you standing with us? Are you praying with us? Are you kneeling with us?

As President of the National Day of Prayer, I need to know you are with us. Please let me know. I need to hear from you. Our National Day of Prayer office needs to know you are with us.

As we mobilize unified public prayer for America, we need your support in every way. This past Sunday, God opened a powerful door where this occurred in a way we would have never thought possible. Again, only God can do this. Let’s thank Him today. Join me in prayer for our nation today. If you desire, you could even share this prayer with others.

Now is the Time to Lead and to Pray for America,