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Tim Tebow Will Be The Keynote Speaker At National Day Of Prayer Breakfast

by Rhoda Gayle February 13, 2023

Tim Tebow was announced as the keynote speaker at the National Day of Prayer Breakfast in Florida.

National Day of Prayer

This year’s National Day of Prayer will be hosted by the Southwest Florida Community Prayer Breakfast. The annual event will also be featuring the two-time NFL champion and Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow as the keynote speaker. It will take place in Fort Myers.

The annual event was coordinated by local faith-based organizations and was supported by local community leaders. In 2021, the community prayer breakfast established a non-profit organization known as Southwest Florida Community Prayer Breakfast, Inc. to ensure that the annual prayer breakfast would be a permanent event in Southwest Florida. They are also aiming for the event’s longevity and to expand their reach into the community.

Tim Tebow [Photograph], Retrieved February 13, 2023, from: https://timtebow.com/media/about-tim-tebow

Tim Tebow

He was a successful professional football player who now serves as a college football analyst for ESPN. Aside from his achievements in his career, he has also been known for his Christian faith. Tim has always been outspoken about his religious beliefs and values in life. In a previous interview, he emphasized the importance of prayer in his everyday life.

“I pray to start my day and finish it in prayer,” Tim said.

Every first Thursday of May every year is the observance of the National Day of Prayer. It is when people of all faiths join in unified prayer for the nation. It was established by a joint resolution of the United States Congress in 1952 and has been observed annually for seven decades. The event aims to encourage people to pray for guidance, wisdom, and protection for their country.

Reference: My Christian Daily
Header Image: Tim Tebow [Photograph], Retrieved February 13, 2023, from: https://timtebow.com/media/about-tim-tebow

February 13, 2023 0 comment

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Chris Tomlin, Matthew West, And Lecrae To Join National Day Of Prayer On May 5

by Christa April 26, 2022

written by Christa

Christian artists Chris Tomlin, Matthew West, and Lecrae will join in the National Day of Prayer this year. The event will be held at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, on May 5, 2022.

Chris Tomlin, Lecrae, and Matthew West

Pray.com and the National Day of Prayer Task Force will be hosting the annual prayer gathering this year. Matthew Potter, the Pray.com founder, expressed his excitement about the Grammy-award winners’ participation.

“What an honor it is to have Chris Tomlin, Lecrae, and Matthew West join us for this important annual event. While these talented, award-winning artists are known for their engaging music,” he said. “At the heart of everything they create is a desire to exalt the Lord. What a beautiful opportunity it is to have them publicly support this event and join us in prayer.”

Moreover, Kate Branzell, National Day of Prayer Task Force President, shared Potter’s excitement. “What a privilege it is to have these spectacular Christian artists lend their influence to help rally people of faith to participate in the 2022 National Day of Prayer Broadcast,” she said. “We’re grateful they’ve chosen to align their hearts with us as we exalt the Lord and pray together as a nation.”

National Day of Prayer Broadcast

The National Day of Prayer aims to bring all Christians across the 50 states and several US territories in prayer and intercession for God’s mighty move for the country. It will be broadcast through television, radio, and social media streaming. In this way, it will reach more than 300 million homes, surpassing the borders of the United States.

Christian leaders and speakers who are part of the event include Pastors Samuel Rodriguez, Allen Jackson, Ronnie Floyd, Miles McPherson, Mark Batterson, Anne Graham Lotz, and Tim Barton.

Aside from the social media platforms, the prayer service will also air through partners at GodTV, Daystar Television, Network, Bott, and Faith Radio networks.

Reference: The Christian Beat

‘War Room’ Casts Host Livestream Prayer And Screening Of Hit Movie

by Rhoda Gayle May 8, 2020

written by Rhoda Gayle

“War Room” casts and creators host livestream prayer meeting and screening of the No. Box Office 1 hit film on Friday May 8.

War Room

The Livestream event is in celebration of the National Day Of Prayer, an annual observance every first Thursday of May in the US. It is known for gathering people of all faiths to pray together.

In addition to the celebration of the annual National Day of Prayer, filmmakers Alex and Stephen Kendrick also aim to encourage people during these trying times.

“Our hope is to greatly encourage people in these challenging times and remind them to go to God in prayer — knowing our world needs it so desperately,” director and actor Alex Kendrick said.

Livestream prayer

The virtual gathering will be livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube. It includes behind-the-scene commentaries about the movie from the creators and a time of prayer after the screening of the film.

“We love watching films with close friends and sharing insider information and funny, behind-the-scenes stories. Now we get to join the amazing cast from ‘War Room’ and share this experience with families right where they are. It’s also a good time to remind everyone to get on their knees, as Ms. Clara does in ‘War Room,’ and fight this battle together in prayer,” the film’s producer, Stephen Kendrick, said.

Movie screening

It’s time to gather with our families during this quarantine time. Let’s take hold of the power of our prayer through this movie. Prayer is our most powerful weapon against this global pandemic.

The online movie watch party of “War Room” will be on Friday May 8 at 5:00 PM PST. For viewers who do not have a copy of the movie, retailers are offering a limited-time discounted rate. Check their website for more information.

Reference: The Christian Post

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Volunteers Read The Entire Bible From Genesis To Revelation At The US Capitol

by Joyca Lorriene May 19, 2019

written by Joyca Lorriene

Each year a Bible Reading Marathon takes place in the US capital Washington, DC just before the National Day of Prayer in May, where volunteers read the entire Bible in front of the nation’s Capitol Building. They read from Genesis to Revelation, without commentary for 90 hours straight, regardless of the weather, and time of day.

Reading the entire Bible

Around 400 people have participated in the US Capitol Bible Reading Marathon, and are able to choose from over 100 Bible translations, including in Farsi, Russian and Chinese, according to CBN. People who walk by are also welcome to read a portion of scripture.

Several legislators have also participated, including Rep. Louie Gohmert (R) of Texas. The event takes place on the west terrace of the Capitol steps.

According to the US Capitol Bible Reading Marathon site, the Bible is at the heart of America’s founding principles and it should be voiced at the heart of their Federal Government, urging the nation to return to God’s precepts.

About the Bible Reading Marathon

Dr John Hash and Dr Corinthia Boone founded the Bible Reading Marathon in 1990. It is led presently by the founder and director of Seedline International, Keith Davidson. Seedline International is a ministry that focuses on producing and distributing Bibles throughout the world.

The Bible Reading Marathon ends on the same day the National Day of Prayer (NDOP) begins, when people meet all across the USA and in the Capitol Building to pray for their country.

The Bible Reading Marathon is an amazing and brave act of Christians who stand their ground of what God is saying. It is a call for all Americans to follow the ‘Golden Rule.’

The Word of the Lord is true and there is no lies in it. Those who follow it are safe from destruction.

Reference: CHURCHLEADERS

May 19, 2019 0 comment

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Thank God For Our President’s Prayers: More Hope for Life From Womb To The Tomb

by Alveda King May 4, 2019

written by Alveda King

May history always remember the day the President of The United States humbly acknowledged God our Creator at the annual National Day of Prayer on May 2, 2019. My heart was filled with love for humanity, faith for a gloriously transformed nation, and hope for a better day there in the Rose Garden of the White House.

“Then if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from Heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land.” (2 Chronicles 7:14)

The sincere prayers of our Vice President and our First Lady set the tone for the impactful message delivered by America’s 45th president; Donald Trump. As the President spoke, tears filled my eyes, and during the lovely worship song, I heard myself resounding along with many gathered there: HALLELUJAH!

President Trump reaffirmed “In God we Trust” in so many ways. His strengthening of America’s religious freedom, his affirmation of the sanctity of life from the womb to the tomb, his compassion for those burdened by the opioid crisis; all of which are powerfully blanketed in prayer by those in support of the POTUS agenda, is so very encouraging.

When Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein called President Trump a healer, the resounding amens from among those gathered were remindful of the need of a great awakening. President Trump recently said he believes in redemption. Indeed, God has placed America on a path to redemption.

The Spirit of the Living God is upon many of us, evident in the POTUS delivery on promises of criminal justice reform, economic assistance for everyone, sanctity of life, compassionate humanitarian intervention and so much more.

Indeed, we are red-blooded Americans, endowed by our Creator with certain inalienable rights. President Trump has rightly noted that we all bleed the same. We must thank God for this insight.

In this light, let’s pray, “against all odds,” for our President, his family, and his valiant administrative team; for their continuing strength and success.

As we remember the ministry of the Prophet MLK, we must come together; as the one blood human race, created in the image of God: we are not colorblind.

Looking ahead to 2020, as we choose abundant life, may we learn to live together as brothers and sisters; so that we do not perish together as fools.

As we are moving forward in prayer, let us continue to pray; to unite in God’s love and mercy. May God bless us to see the day that America is redeemed and whole, amen.

Top Pic: U.S. President Donald Trump and U.S. first lady Melania Trump arrive for a dinner before a national day of prayer at the White House in Washington, U.S., May 1, 2019. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts

May 4, 2019 0 comment

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Pray For America – Be A Part Of The National Day Of Prayer On Thursday, May 2

by Ronnie Floyd April 27, 2019

written by Ronnie Floyd

GOD TV will once again broadcast the national observance of the US National Day of Prayer (NDP) LIVE from Washington, DC on Thursday, May 2, 2019, at 8.30 pm (EST). This special broadcast will be replayed worldwide on Saturday, May 4th at 10 am; USA (EST); UK, (BST); Asia (IT); Africa (SAT); and Australasia (ST).

The National Day of Prayer mobilizes unified public prayer for America. Let’s keep our eyes on this missional vision and find ways to create venues, gatherings, and observances involving as many people as possible praying on Thursday, May 2. Thousands upon thousands of gatherings, in all kinds of settings mobilizing millions. For more explanation about our NDP missional vision, click here.

NDP Observances Can Happen Anywhere

These observances, if approved by the authorities over these areas, can occur anywhere at any time on the National Day of Prayer. Places like:

The steps of governmental buildings at city halls, court houses, state capitals and others
Hotels and other public businesses
Churches
Workplaces of all kinds
Schools and universities
Parks
Arenas and convention centers
Other kinds of places

Just be sure you work with those who are the authorities over these places. Most are very open to working with NDP volunteers with the understanding the National Day of Prayer is a real law, an annual observance designated by the United States Congress, and encouraged to take place everywhere on this first Thursday of May annually.

Multi-Vision Movement of the National Day of Prayer

In addition, let’s remember the National Day of Prayer is a multi-generational, multi-ethnic, multi-church, multi-denomination and multi-lingual movement of prayer. Those of you who lead an observance, let’s work to find ways to involve generations, ethnicities, and churches. Each gathering will be different, but each gathering can involve people from all generations and ethnicities. If you want to learn more about this multi-vision, you can view this short video here.

Every Town, Every City, & Every County Across America

This is a tangible and real goal. It can be done and should be done. While many observances will occur across some towns and most cities, we must be sure we cover the regions of the country that may not be as dominate with a larger population. The people in these areas will become highly receptive to this gathering and in reality, can have the greatest influence due to their location.

In cities, create multiple observances. How can you have too many observances in major cities across the United States? Too many is not even possible! Watch this short video to see how you can help us reach every town, city and county across America.

Pastor and Churches Lead the Way on May 2

Pastors and churches, lead the way on the National Day of Prayer in your towns, cities, and counties! This is a fantastic way to give a positive witness about the gospel as well as recognize the Kingdom of God is much greater than your own church or denomination. We need pastors and churches leading the way. The churches are the footprint of God all across this nation, plus what God has created, He wants to use for His glory. Therefore, pastors and churches, lead the way.

An observance on the National Day of Prayer is not a political gathering nor does it have any political goals. It is also not about a party or platform, but its sole intention is not just calling our nation to prayer, but actually praying in the observance we create or attend.

Denominations, Conventions, and Networks Encourage the Churches

Denominations, conventions, and networks can encourage the churches and even help equip the churches to participate and even lead on May 2 in their communities. Surely, this is a day, that each of us can get beyond ourselves. We can find a way to work together with others who believe the Bible and also believe that Christ is the ultimate answer for our nation today. Through prayer, churches can come together to pray for our nation.

Also, use your influence through periodicals, articles, news briefs, and through your own venues to help get the word out about the National Day of Prayer.

Use Social Media Platforms

Use your social media platforms not only on the actual day of the National Day of Prayer, but also in days leading up to the National Day of Prayer. These platforms can be powerful and influential ways to speak to all kinds of people and share the power of our theme for 2019: Love One Another. Also, remember to add the hashtag on each post, tweet, or picture: #Love1Another You can also post a link, article, picture, or the actual NDP graphic for this year with our theme Love One Another.

Mobilize

Unified
Public
Prayer
For America

Now is the time to lead!

Ronnie Floyd is the Senior Pastor, Cross Church and President of the National Day of Prayer

April 27, 2019 1 comment

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GOD TV Prayer: Can We Petition Heaven On Your Behalf?

by GOD TV April 17, 2019

written by GOD TV

The GOD TV Prayer Team Is Here For You!

At GOD TV prayer is one of our key focuses. We love to pray for our viewers and partners, whether on air or in person. Plus our intercessory prayer groups meet daily to petition Heaven concerning all requests our partner services teams receive – whether via email, letter, social media or by phone.

Recently our CEO Ward Simpson and Regional Director Fergus Scarfe (pictured) were in Manchester where they prayed for people attending a GOD TV partner evening. As a ministry we hope to have many more such evenings where we can meet you and pray for your needs. You can also watch diverse prayer programming on GOD TV that viewers have found to be a great blessing.

Call for Prayer: 40 Days to Overcome Special

Watch our Call For Prayer special broadcast in the Facebook LIVE video below recorded in Orlando Florida with Fergus Scarfe, Lila Terhune and Ward Simpson with worship led by Lydia Marrow.

Other GOD TV Prayer Programming

As well as our regular LIVE Call to Prayer broadcasts, we have several GOD TV prayer series on the network including our daily Prayer Time broadcast with our regional directors and weekly series, Throne Room Prayer with Lila Terhune In addition, GOD TV presents LIVE prayer rallies including the US National Day of Prayer held annually each May and the Day to Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem on the first Sunday of October.

It’s never too late to Call For Prayer

Whatever is on your heart, no matter how big or small the burden, someone is waiting to stand with you in prayer. Call the GOD TV prayer lines or click to submit your prayer request. You can also email us at prayer@god.tv and your request will be delivered to our intercessory team.

We are here to share your burden and trust God for breakthrough on your behalf.

April 17, 2019 0 comment

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Advancing A Strategy Of Prayer For America

by Ronnie Floyd April 7, 2019

written by Ronnie Floyd

On the final morning of a conference on October 30 at Cross Church in Rogers, Arkansas, I revealed the theme for the 2019 National Day of Prayer, “Advancing A Strategy Of Prayer For America”. This theme will be forwarded from October 30 all the way through and beyond our 2019 National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 2, 2019.

Through sharing with others, praying together, and a special 21-day personal time of fasting and prayer, God has confirmed this Biblical and relevant theme for America.

This powerful and compelling theme could be embraced and forwarded through an estimated 200 denominations and just under 400,000 churches in America, the leaders in each of our 19,510 incorporated places in the United States including cities, towns, and villages, as well as through each of the 3,142 counties across America. When you hear and see it, I think you will agree. I believe it is a theme that any person from any walk of life will be able to embrace.

Advancing Prayer Through Every Town, Every City, and Every County in America

Every town, city, and county in America needs to have a prayer observance for our nation on the upcoming National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 2, 2019. This is a compelling vision to imagine! While thousands upon thousands of prayer observances happen each year on the National Day of Prayer, they are not happening in every town, every city, and every county in America.

This is what we must ensure. This is what we must advance. This is what we must strategize toward. This is much bigger than any of us, including our present task force.

This is why we need you!

That is right! You can help. You can lead. You can attend. Get your calendar out and mark the day now: Thursday, May 2, 2019.

I believe there is a way that every school, university, business, church, ministry, denomination, and anything existent in America that involves people can have a prayer observance for America on the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 2, 2019.

Our country needs prayer. Our country needs you. Plan now to make this happen wherever you live and wherever you are on Thursday, May 2, 2019.

Now is the Time to Lead.

April 7, 2019 0 comment

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Loving People Through Prayer

by Ronnie Floyd March 23, 2019

written by Ronnie Floyd

Love is frequently the topic of conversation during the beginning of February…we just experienced it first hand, several weeks ago. Whether you celebrate Valentine’s Day or not, there is no mistaking that a specific day focused on love is coming. From jewelry commercials to candy in heart-shaped boxes, the thought and idea of love permeates our culture during the first part of February.

But what if we focused on love all year long?

What if we took the principles of love and put them into practice during the month of June? Or September? Every day of the year? I don’t mean romantic love. I mean the kind of love that causes us to truly appreciate someone else. To be kind, to sacrifice self, give to others, and desire good things for someone else. Not just in our families, but in our workplaces, schools, churches, and communities.

National Day of Prayer 2019 theme

That is exactly what this year’s theme of the National Day of Prayer is calling us to do. LOVE ONE ANOTHER is not just a theme for a day of prayer. It is a calling to each of us to put into practice principles of love every day. Our families need us to LOVE ONE ANOTHER. Our workplaces need us to LOVE ONE ANOTHER. America needs us to LOVE ONE ANOTHER. The world needs us to LOVE ONE ANOTHER. It is a high calling, and one that has the potential to change not only our own personal circles, but America and the world.

Where will you pray with us on Thursday, May 2, 2019?

Will you join a community gathering or host a gathering in your workplace? Will you attend or help host a gathering in your church? Join with others to pray for America and ask God for a LOVE ONE ANOTHER movement in our families, workplaces, cities, towns, states, and nation. Cry out to God with us on this day. Share with others using the image below and invite others to join you at a prayer gathering on Thursday, May 2.

March 23, 2019 0 comment

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The Value Of Pastors And Churches Leading The Way In Prayer

by Ronnie Floyd January 12, 2019

written by Ronnie Floyd

The churches in America are God’s footprints in our nation. God’s churches are blessed and anointed by Him, and the greatest network our nation has for prayer and the advancement of the gospel of Jesus Christ. 350,000+ churches and 200 denominations have the opportunity to impact America on one day in 2019: The National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 2.

As the president of the National Day of Prayer and senior pastor of a local church, I am convinced that we cannot complete our mission of mobilizing unified public prayer for America without the support of the pastors and churches in America. Additionally, each denomination and network of churches can be involved in advancing the Kingdom of God together, which far surpasses our own church and denomination. If there is any one day annually that we can work together for the greater good of God’s Kingdom, it can be the annual National Day of Prayer, which is the first Thursday of May annually.

Our priority must be to mobilize pastors, churches, and denominations to pray for America.

Will You Enter Your Community and Participate?

Pastors and churches, will you enter your community individually or even together, to join us in praying for America on Thursday, May 2, 2019?

Imagine with me for a moment: What would happen if each pastor and church in America established a prayer service or observance on the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 2, 2019? It would become the most prayed-for day in America.

Each pastor, church, or denomination can do any one of these options:

Connect with and mobilize your church to an existing observance somewhere in your community.
Create a new observance in your community in order to mobilize more people to pray for our nation.
Realize you can create as many observances in your community as desired and there will still not be enough of these to mobilize your entire community to pray for America.

On each National Day of Prayer, there should be no less than 100,000 gatherings for prayer nationally, due to pastors, churches, and denominations leading the way or working together for the greater good of God’s Kingdom. Every Christ follower should want to take an hour on the National Day of Prayer to pray for America in a public prayer worship observance.

What Every Pastor, Church, and Denomination Needs to Know

If I had the opportunity to personally speak with every pastor and church in America, as well as each denominational leader, I would explain to that the National Day of Prayer provides a unique opportunity to engage all kinds of people in their communities who love America and hope for her best.

Some of these community members may not know Christ personally, but this service or observance can introduce them in a positive, non-threatening way to the things of God and the claims of Jesus Christ.

Regardless of your perception or what others may say, I believe the people of America love our nation. They realize our nation is broken and in trouble. Most also realize it will take some kind of divine intervention to see our nation move forward together positively.

The National Day of Prayer on May 2, 2019, provides a way to connect with one another in a positive, unifying way to pray for America. Pastors and churches are always seeking a way to create good will in the community. The National Day of Prayer is a wonderful way to do this. They will appreciate your participation and leadership in it.

Pastors, Churches, and Denominations, What’s Next?

Right now, get out your phone or calendar and mark this date: Thursday, May 2, 2019. Please mark your personal and your church calendar. Determine to schedule the National Day of Prayer as a priority on your personal and church calendar.

Go to our National Day of Prayer website and sign up to host an observance in your community in 2019. Talk to your staff team or church leaders and determine to become a strong participant in the National Day of Prayer. Also, on our National Day of Prayer website, watch this brief video on how pastors and churches can be involved in The National Day of Prayer in 2019.

The church in America should stand strong on the National Day of Prayer in thousands upon thousands of gatherings, proclaiming we believe in the power of prayer, even prayer for our nation. We need to become proclaimers of hope for our nation.

Why would we not want to do this?

In humility, I appeal to all pastors, churches, and denominations in America: On Thursday, May 2, 2019, let’s plan to unite together, participate, or even lead, the National Day of Prayer in our communities. This may be one of the greatest ways you can add value in your community in 2019. God blesses pastors, churches and denominations that that value on the power of prayer.

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

January 12, 2019 0 comment

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