A resolution proclaiming May 7, 2009, as National Day of Prayer.
WHEREAS, May 7, 2009, is the 58th Annual National Day of Prayer; and
WHEREAS, the religious freedom guaranteed us by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution and the diversity of faiths practiced in America have made our land a beacon for people who seek freedom to worship according to their conscience; and
WHEREAS, Americans of every race, background and creed come together in their places of worship, homes and work places to pray for guidance, wisdom and courage; and
WHEREAS, just as we rely on prayer for courage, hope and renewal in our private lives, so too do we turn to prayer at times of joy, crises, economic uncertainty and tragedy in our public life as a Nation, a State and a City; and
WHEREAS, Congress, by Public Law 100-307, has called on our citizens to reaffirm the role of prayer in our society by recognizing annually a “National Day of Prayer” and many of our Nation’s Presidents have asked us to pray for our Nation; and
WHEREAS, at this time in our history, we are especially mindful of the heroic men and women serving in our Armed Forces, especially those serving abroad for their safety, for the recovery of the wounded, and for the peace we will seek and their families; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the Metropolitan Council recognizes the 58th Annual National Day of Prayer as May 7, 2009, and encourage all residents to pray and request of their Creator, “May your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, even as we put our HOPE in you” – Psalm 33:22.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. The Metropolitan Council hereby goes on record as proclaiming May 7, 2009, as National Day of Prayer.
Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
INTRODUCED BY:
Jim Hodge
Randy Foster
Jim Gotto
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Dear NDP
Thank you so much for sending me material for the National Day of Prayer. When April comes, I will be putting notices about that day in our local paper. I'm committee to do this even though I'm 92 years old. I want to serve Jesus until he calls me home! I have tried to get some one who would take my place but no one seems interested! So I'll carry on with God's help and your help help! Enclosed is a small token to pay part of the postage. I appreciate you very much and thanks again.
Love in Christ,
Theresa in MN
Love in Christ,
Theresa in MN
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
GOD REWARDS OUR FAITHFULNESS
When struggles in our lives seem to overwhelm us, you and I need to remember some words from an old hymn that asks God to “Hold me fast, let me stand in the hollow of your hand.” Sometimes, our workloads can become unbearably heavy and our days extremely hectic with responsibilities, it is then that God looks down and picks us up holding us fast, securely in His hand. This happens many times when we aren’t even aware of His help. Let me encourage you to learn to “lean on Him” and feel the strength of His loving arms surrounding you. Listen for His comforting voice telling you that He cares for you and that His grace is sufficient for each day’s trials and needs.
The Lord devises ways of turning difficulties into deliverances and problems into praise. He WILL glorify His name in our lives even when we are in tough situations.
When all that we do is done to gain glory for the Lord, God blesses and multiplies that kind of attitude.
Each of you is working towards another National Day of Prayer, the crowning day of your efforts each year. The load you carry is huge. You can’t even see your way around the mountain of responsibilities. But, be faithful and you will hear God’s “Well done, my Faithful Servant!”
Never lose sight of our goal—to make an impact for Christ on peoples’ lives, that ultimately will also make an eternal difference. How many souls will know Jesus better because of the impact you’ve made on them.
A person who has never lost himself in a cause bigger than himself has missed one of life’s mountaintop experiences. I know we have all found ourselves facing tasks bigger than ourselves. It is then that you and I must learn to “lean heavily” on God’s promise to equip us and go before us, as He opens the doors.
Our responsibility is to “drop a seed” wherever we are. We may be unaware of the crop we have sown. Some never know they have planted a forest. They will be stunned to find those extra jewels in their heavenly crowns. God has promised that “His word shall not return unto Him void.” I think there is also the promise that “Our work for Him never returns void.” Don’t forget that D. L. Moody’s life was impacted when he heard “The world has yet to see what the Lord can do in and through and for the one who is fully yielded to Him.
When the days become exceedingly weary, Psalm 23 tells us that our Shepherd will refresh us and carry us to quiet streams of peace and hope and comfort. He knows we need those precious moments to reflect only on Him. Remember, even Jesus found the need to go aside and rest in the bosom of His Father. If Jesus needed to be refreshed, how much more do we need that special time of coming apart into our Heavenly Father’s presence.
Nothing is more rewarding than to know that God only asks each of us to be a vessel to do His work on earth. Our responsibility is to use our abilities to sow the seed He designs for us to do. It is God who brings the increase that He desires from our labors. When we do the Lord’s work, our efforts do not return empty but will accomplish whatever He wishes (Isaiah 33:11). And we don’t do His work without His help. Philippians 2:13 tells us that “God is at work within you helping you do the tasks assigned to you.” Duty is ours. The results are God’s
I have a note on my desk that says, “Life is worth nothing unless I use it for doing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus Christ.” Let’s not let our hectic schedules and heavy loads overwhelm us, but let us “keep on, keeping on!” God gives great rewards for our faithfulness!
--Fern Nilson
National Honorary Leader
Friday, January 2, 2009
Last day of the Bible Reading Marathon in Rhode Island
Tuesday, November 04, 2008-Day 7
In Ecclesiastes 7:8 is says “the end of a thing is better than its beginning” (NKJV) or more simply stated “Finishing is better than starting (NLT). When we first started this I was full of energy, hope, and excitement to see how the Lord was going to work out all of the details. I said before we read the first scripture that if all the 350 time slots get filled it would be a miracle. I was not saying this to be flippant I was speaking from the heart. Well, Praise God, I witnessed what I call a miracle. He called, summoned and brought His people from all over our state. Not only a few but in abundance. We could have finished last night but I felt it should be done today in unison. At 11:30, together, we all read the last day’s reading and spent some time worshipping the Lord in praise and prayer. We then continued to pray for the seven centers of influence: Families, Churches, Education, Businesses, Media, Government and Military. God has granted us favor through this whole project and I am so grateful. This has stretched and increased my faith in ways not yet made known to me. As I was leaving today God brought the above scripture (Ecclesiastes 7:8) to my remembrance. I felt blessed to know that God sustained me through all of this, yet at the same time I felt a little sad to know this project is finished. I met so many wonderful brothers and sisters in the Lord. I pray for Divine Appointments with each and every one of you and know our paths will again cross, if not here, then in the air. It was a blessing for me to again see the students from Apponaug Christian Academy. I encouraged them to believe that God has a purpose and a plan for their lives and when He calls on them, they will be equipped by the Holy Spirit to accomplish all that He has for them. We don’t know what this evening will bring but we know God’s word does not come back void and it never changes. “Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.” 1 Timothy 2:1-3.
And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing, fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me—everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:8-9
AND ALL GOD’S PEOPLE SAID AMEN!!
Prayer...America's Hope
"May your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord even as we put our hope in you." Psalms 33:22
Cheryl Russell
Pray Rhode Island
National Day of Prayer
In Ecclesiastes 7:8 is says “the end of a thing is better than its beginning” (NKJV) or more simply stated “Finishing is better than starting (NLT). When we first started this I was full of energy, hope, and excitement to see how the Lord was going to work out all of the details. I said before we read the first scripture that if all the 350 time slots get filled it would be a miracle. I was not saying this to be flippant I was speaking from the heart. Well, Praise God, I witnessed what I call a miracle. He called, summoned and brought His people from all over our state. Not only a few but in abundance. We could have finished last night but I felt it should be done today in unison. At 11:30, together, we all read the last day’s reading and spent some time worshipping the Lord in praise and prayer. We then continued to pray for the seven centers of influence: Families, Churches, Education, Businesses, Media, Government and Military. God has granted us favor through this whole project and I am so grateful. This has stretched and increased my faith in ways not yet made known to me. As I was leaving today God brought the above scripture (Ecclesiastes 7:8) to my remembrance. I felt blessed to know that God sustained me through all of this, yet at the same time I felt a little sad to know this project is finished. I met so many wonderful brothers and sisters in the Lord. I pray for Divine Appointments with each and every one of you and know our paths will again cross, if not here, then in the air. It was a blessing for me to again see the students from Apponaug Christian Academy. I encouraged them to believe that God has a purpose and a plan for their lives and when He calls on them, they will be equipped by the Holy Spirit to accomplish all that He has for them. We don’t know what this evening will bring but we know God’s word does not come back void and it never changes. “Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.” 1 Timothy 2:1-3.
And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing, fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me—everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:8-9
AND ALL GOD’S PEOPLE SAID AMEN!!
Prayer...America's Hope
"May your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord even as we put our hope in you." Psalms 33:22
Cheryl Russell
Pray Rhode Island
National Day of Prayer
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Prayer for Illinois
Dear Illinois,
We speak blessings upon you today in
Jesus name. We trust that grace and peace are multiplying in your
lives as you continue to grow in knowledge of Him.
We are calling on you to pray concerning the indictment of our
Governor.
These are perilous times for our State, our Nation, - all of us.
Here are some points we can surely all agree upon:
1 Timothy 1:7 "For God has not given us a spirit of timidity (fear),
but of power and love and discipline (sound mind)."
Pray for soundness of mind among our Governmental leaders.
Pray the same for our Spiritual leaders. Pray courage for our leaders.
Pray for Statesmen to arise in lieu of political posturing. Pray
soundness of mind for all media representatives.
James 3:16 "For where jealousy and selfish ambition (envy) exist,
there is disorder and every evil thing."
Pray grace and peace for our leaders. Pray the uprooting of
all jealousy and pride that leads to confusion. Pray that all our
leaders "bow low" before the Lord. Pray all leaders "experience"
Christ as Savior and Lord. Pray for the Governor and his family to
find Christ as a place of refuge through repentance.
Some of us have prayed Isaiah 28:14 - 21. In short, it is
about those who have made covenants with death and thought they would
be safe amid their own lies but would be exposed because ultimately
justice and righteousness will prevail. Remember, any agreement apart
from agreeing with Scripture is a covenant with death.
We have called, and continue to call, for a shift to righteous
leadership in our State and Nation.
Proverbs 29:2 "When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but
when a wicked man rules, people groan."
Pray for all lies and liars to be exposed. Pray for the
Lord's justice to be the measuring line and His righteousness to be
the level in our State affairs.
Proverbs 9:10 "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and
the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding."
Pray the "fear of the Lord" prevail in our land. Pray for His
wisdom and understanding in all affairs concerning the current and
future affairs of our leaders. Pray that all offenders be exposed and
that no one simply become a “scapegoat" for others. Christ alone
carried away the sin of man so that justice and righteousness could
prevail through His mercy.
Pray order per the Scripture and our State Constitution. Pray
that God will pour out His Spirit and revive His Church so that it
arises with His glory shining out into the darkness covering our land.
Pray that multitudes receive Christ as Savior as the knowledge of His
glory covers Illinois, the midwest and America as the waters cover the
sea.
For, unto us a child "was" born, a Son was given, and the Government
is upon His shoulders. We do call Him Wonderful Counselor, Mighty
God, Eternal Father and Prince of Peace. There will be no end to the
increase of His government or of His peace. The zeal of the Lord of
hosts will accomplish this! (see Isaiah 9:6, 7)
Lord, we as Illinois National Day of Prayer representatives lift all
of our State before You today. We bow low recognizing You as Lord. We
pray for Your Kingdom to come, for Your will to be done in Illinois as
it is in heaven.
We speak life to our state. We declare that the true Light has come
and will shine brightly into every corner of darkness in this State.
We ask that righteous men and women stand up in their spheres of
influence and speak truth. We pray that old anchors of death be
uprooted in every area of Illinois. We pray divine order in every
area of this State. We pray grace and mercy prevail in the midst of
the execution of righteous judgment bringing newness of life to
Illinois and American politics. We pray that all righteous men and
women in Illinois take their rightful place as citizens and exercise
the authorities and rights that are ours; and taking responsibility
before You Lord to repent where necessary, to declare where necessary,
to inquire where necessary and to arise as light and life to those
around them.
May we, your Body - the Church - become glorious, without spot or wrinkle
as You desire. We present ourselves in worship through the blood of
the cross as we ask these things in Jesus name.
Pastor Stan & Delbra Pratt
Delbra Pratt
Illinois State Coordinator
National Day of Prayer Task Force
Taylorville, IL
Isaiah 26:2
"Open the gates, that the righteous nation that keeps the truth may
enter in."
We speak blessings upon you today in
Jesus name. We trust that grace and peace are multiplying in your
lives as you continue to grow in knowledge of Him.
We are calling on you to pray concerning the indictment of our
Governor.
These are perilous times for our State, our Nation, - all of us.
Here are some points we can surely all agree upon:
1 Timothy 1:7 "For God has not given us a spirit of timidity (fear),
but of power and love and discipline (sound mind)."
Pray for soundness of mind among our Governmental leaders.
Pray the same for our Spiritual leaders. Pray courage for our leaders.
Pray for Statesmen to arise in lieu of political posturing. Pray
soundness of mind for all media representatives.
James 3:16 "For where jealousy and selfish ambition (envy) exist,
there is disorder and every evil thing."
Pray grace and peace for our leaders. Pray the uprooting of
all jealousy and pride that leads to confusion. Pray that all our
leaders "bow low" before the Lord. Pray all leaders "experience"
Christ as Savior and Lord. Pray for the Governor and his family to
find Christ as a place of refuge through repentance.
Some of us have prayed Isaiah 28:14 - 21. In short, it is
about those who have made covenants with death and thought they would
be safe amid their own lies but would be exposed because ultimately
justice and righteousness will prevail. Remember, any agreement apart
from agreeing with Scripture is a covenant with death.
We have called, and continue to call, for a shift to righteous
leadership in our State and Nation.
Proverbs 29:2 "When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but
when a wicked man rules, people groan."
Pray for all lies and liars to be exposed. Pray for the
Lord's justice to be the measuring line and His righteousness to be
the level in our State affairs.
Proverbs 9:10 "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and
the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding."
Pray the "fear of the Lord" prevail in our land. Pray for His
wisdom and understanding in all affairs concerning the current and
future affairs of our leaders. Pray that all offenders be exposed and
that no one simply become a “scapegoat" for others. Christ alone
carried away the sin of man so that justice and righteousness could
prevail through His mercy.
Pray order per the Scripture and our State Constitution. Pray
that God will pour out His Spirit and revive His Church so that it
arises with His glory shining out into the darkness covering our land.
Pray that multitudes receive Christ as Savior as the knowledge of His
glory covers Illinois, the midwest and America as the waters cover the
sea.
For, unto us a child "was" born, a Son was given, and the Government
is upon His shoulders. We do call Him Wonderful Counselor, Mighty
God, Eternal Father and Prince of Peace. There will be no end to the
increase of His government or of His peace. The zeal of the Lord of
hosts will accomplish this! (see Isaiah 9:6, 7)
Lord, we as Illinois National Day of Prayer representatives lift all
of our State before You today. We bow low recognizing You as Lord. We
pray for Your Kingdom to come, for Your will to be done in Illinois as
it is in heaven.
We speak life to our state. We declare that the true Light has come
and will shine brightly into every corner of darkness in this State.
We ask that righteous men and women stand up in their spheres of
influence and speak truth. We pray that old anchors of death be
uprooted in every area of Illinois. We pray divine order in every
area of this State. We pray grace and mercy prevail in the midst of
the execution of righteous judgment bringing newness of life to
Illinois and American politics. We pray that all righteous men and
women in Illinois take their rightful place as citizens and exercise
the authorities and rights that are ours; and taking responsibility
before You Lord to repent where necessary, to declare where necessary,
to inquire where necessary and to arise as light and life to those
around them.
May we, your Body - the Church - become glorious, without spot or wrinkle
as You desire. We present ourselves in worship through the blood of
the cross as we ask these things in Jesus name.
Pastor Stan & Delbra Pratt
Delbra Pratt
Illinois State Coordinator
National Day of Prayer Task Force
Taylorville, IL
Isaiah 26:2
"Open the gates, that the righteous nation that keeps the truth may
enter in."
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Kansas Family Policy Council
is happy to announce that Donna Lippoldt, our Community Action Director, has been offered and accepted the position of Kansas Director for the National Day of Prayer. In October, Donna attended a Prayer Summit for NDP at Focus on the Family. There were over 125 NDP events in Kansas in 2008.
Donna is hosting five workshops across the state to move our state to a new level with focused, strategic prayer at a time when our communities, state, and nation are in such turmoil. Please pray for this effort as the Lord admonishes us in 2 Chronicles 7:14. "I was so inspired at the prayer summit and learned so much from very wise leaders from across the nation about our absolute need to pray continually for every area of our society. The Lord longs to hear from His people. He is waiting to pour out blessings on us. Kansas has many needs right now as we have been targeted by people with an unrighteous agenda. I look forward to meeting prayer warriors across the state." Donna Lippoldt
KFPC and NDP will work hand in hand. We can accomplish nothing without prayer, and KFPC will enable the intercessors to pray for urgent needs as they arise.
For More Info about the KFPC click here>>
To join Donna for her local trainings:
- Dec. 8 - Great Bend - Lunch 11:30 Highlands Hotel - Workshop 1-3 @ Gold Room of Highlands
- Dec. 9 - Wichita - Workshop 1-3 @ Westlink Christian 2001 N. Maize Rd Dec. 10- Abilene - Workshop 1-3 @ Emmanuel Church 1300 N Vine, Room 205
- Dec. 11 - Iola - Lunch 11:30 @ El Charro - Workshop 1-3 @ 1st Christian Church
- Dec. 12 - Kansas City - Workshop 1-3 @ College Church of the Nazarene 2020 E Sheridan
Friday, October 31, 2008
Bible Reading Marathon Log
Log Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Today we started our marathon and it was an awesome event. I began in prayer and the Spirit literally blew in. Wind gusts were blowing around 40 mph all day and temps never made it into the 40’s. As we were reading, God was allowing us to witness the scriptures by the people and circumstances around us. There was a protest sponsored by Rhode Island College & Brown University for the purpose of protesting against the lack of state support in regards to freezing tuition costs. They spoke of the struggle they and their parents are having paying for college with the struggling economy, parents have lost substantial amounts of money and these students are not sure how long they will be able to continue their education. As we were reading, numerous scriptures in Psalms and Proverbs were speaking about wisdom and knowledge. My heart went out to these students as they did not know they would greatly benefit talking to our Creator instead of carrying the fear and anxiety that is in them, I wanted so much to speak with them but they seemed so angry I did not sense they would be open to God’s love at that moment The TV media was there covering the protest and we were able to share what we were doing. They felt it did not warrant coverage but I shared with them about the National Day of Prayer 7x7 which includes praying for the media. If you do not know what the 7x7 is go to www.nationaldayofprayer.org . I was able to share what we are doing with a reporter from the Providence Journal. I share with him about NDP and what we do here as a state. We’ll see what he has to say as the story is slotted for tomorrow’s edition. We were reading scriptures about children, and families were there visiting our capitol and hearing what God’s word says about how precious our children are. I was also able to share what we are doing with the officer from the State Police that escorts the Governor, and he was so encouraged and touched that we pray for them. All the time slots were filled for Wednesday evening. I cannot wait to see what the Lord is going to do tomorrow.
Cheryl Russell
State Coordinator NDPTF
Rhode Island
Today we started our marathon and it was an awesome event. I began in prayer and the Spirit literally blew in. Wind gusts were blowing around 40 mph all day and temps never made it into the 40’s. As we were reading, God was allowing us to witness the scriptures by the people and circumstances around us. There was a protest sponsored by Rhode Island College & Brown University for the purpose of protesting against the lack of state support in regards to freezing tuition costs. They spoke of the struggle they and their parents are having paying for college with the struggling economy, parents have lost substantial amounts of money and these students are not sure how long they will be able to continue their education. As we were reading, numerous scriptures in Psalms and Proverbs were speaking about wisdom and knowledge. My heart went out to these students as they did not know they would greatly benefit talking to our Creator instead of carrying the fear and anxiety that is in them, I wanted so much to speak with them but they seemed so angry I did not sense they would be open to God’s love at that moment The TV media was there covering the protest and we were able to share what we were doing. They felt it did not warrant coverage but I shared with them about the National Day of Prayer 7x7 which includes praying for the media. If you do not know what the 7x7 is go to www.nationaldayofprayer.org . I was able to share what we are doing with a reporter from the Providence Journal. I share with him about NDP and what we do here as a state. We’ll see what he has to say as the story is slotted for tomorrow’s edition. We were reading scriptures about children, and families were there visiting our capitol and hearing what God’s word says about how precious our children are. I was also able to share what we are doing with the officer from the State Police that escorts the Governor, and he was so encouraged and touched that we pray for them. All the time slots were filled for Wednesday evening. I cannot wait to see what the Lord is going to do tomorrow.
Cheryl Russell
State Coordinator NDPTF
Rhode Island
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