Almighty God, on Pentecost you opened the way of heaven to every race and nation by the promised gift of your Holy Spirit: Shed abroad this gift throughout the world through the preaching of the gospel and by acts of mercy and kindness in your name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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Lord of the Harvest, You gave Your disciples the mandate to be Your witnesses around the world and empowered them with Your Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost to accomplish this task.
Today, we ask that You help us to refocus our attention, as we face a task unfinished within our own surroundings. You have blessed us with the power and the gifts of Your Holy Spirit. Help us to use these for ministry and witness. Amen.
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Proverbs 31:26: “She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. “
Proverbs 31:31: “Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.”
Psalm 139:13-14: “For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.”
The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people of all faiths to pray for our nation. It was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman.
Since its inception, this day has continually united Americans from all socio-economic, political, and ethnic backgrounds in prayer while also encouraging personal repentance and righteousness in the culture.
The National Day of Prayer belongs to all Americans and is a day that transcends differences, bringing together citizens to celebrate our most beloved freedom; the freedom to humbly come before God and seek His guidance in prayer.
Read more at http://www.nationaldayofprayer.org/
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