National Day of Prayer, May 4, 2006
America, Honor God

The National Day of Prayer was established as an annual event in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman. The observance of the National Day of Prayer is founded on the constitutional rights of freedom of speech and freedom of religion and can be celebrated by all Americans. President Ronald Reagan amended the law in 1988, designating the first Thursday of May each year as the NDP.

2006 National Day of Prayer
Perhaps never before has there been a greater need for prayer in our nation than right now! And our prayer must be of greater fervency than ever before. While we have been “praying” in recent years, the spiritual condition of our nation, our churches, and our families has been in decline. Great uncertainties seem to be crying out for real answers. Therefore, let us pray ardently until God responds and sends a mighty revival to us and our land.

On May 4th, 2006 we will be called to a National Day of Prayer (NDP) that offers us a crucial opportunity for such prayer. Much preparation must precede this corporate calling to prayer. The entire people of God must participate together in sincerity and passion. And we must not be content with anything less than a great revival! This is what God desires, and it is up to us to respond to His heart for our day.

Begin now to pray throughout the year, and encourage others to do the same. With your help we can experience together the great and mighty wonders of God again in our nation.

His servant and your friend,
Dr. Henry T. Blackaby