Today: May 5, 2022 Observances in Durham, Raleigh, and Chapel Hill

Noon 12:00 pm in Downtown Durham will Christians to pray for our city, state, and nation. Gather at the “Bull” on the Plaza for a one hour to observe Durham’s the annual National Day Prayer.

Exalt the Lord who has established us from Colossians 2:6-7 / Let’s continues to pray! Next Date: May 5, 2022 — The National Day of Prayer exists to mobilize unified public prayer for America. This is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people of all faiths to pray for the nation. God is sovereign and nothing comes as a surprise to Him. Whether we face fluctuating economics, threats from abroad, unrest at home, or other troubling circumstances, our Heavenly Father is not caught unaware. Through prayer, we are able to tap into His wisdom, strength, protection, and peace. He stands ready to respond to our needs when we humbly ask for divine intervention in the affairs of men.

GOVERNMENT

Pray for your leaders, as well as the judges in our courts. Ask God to grant them wisdom…

  • Federal Government:

Consider praying for our President, Vice President, Cabinet Members, Congressional Leaders, Supreme Court Justices

  • State Government:

Consider praying for your Governor, Executive Leaders, Legislative Leaders, Judicial Leaders

  • Local Government:

Consider praying for your Mayor, City Counsel, Police Chief, Fire Chief, Judges, County Officials

MILITARY

“He appointed military officers over the people and assembled them…and encouraged them with these words: ‘Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged because of the king of Assyria and the vast army with him. With him only is the arm of flesh, but with us is the Lord our God to help us and to fight our battles…’” (2 Chronicles 32:6-8)

MEDIA

“…Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable–if anything is excellent or praiseworthy–think about such things.” (Philippians 4:8)

BUSINESS

“I have filled him with the Spirit of God, giving him great wisdom, ability, and expertise in all kinds of crafts. He is a master craftsman, expert in working…” (Exodus 31:3-4)

EDUCATION

“If you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God. For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.” (Proverbs 2:3-6)

CHURCH

“So then, just as you received Jesus Christ as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ.” (Colossians 2:6-8)

FAMILY

“If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand.” (Mark 3:25)