Reasons to pray:
We need to pray because the Bible commands us to (Matthew 6:5; Romans 12:12;
1 Thessalonians 5:17). Prayer is how we communicate with God and participate
in His works. It grants us the privilege of experiencing God, keeps us humble
before Him, strengthens the bonds between believers and can succeed where
other means have failed.
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
Psalm 46:1 (NIV)
Please invite your loved ones, neighbors and co-workers to participate in your
community's National Day of Prayer observance and join with millions of our fellow
countrymen to be
America United Under God.
For Our Nation:
2 Chronicles 7:14 the Lord instructs us in the importance of praying for our
nation.
For Our Leaders:
1 Timothy 2:1-3 we are also told to pray for our leaders "that we may
live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness".
For Our Communities:
Intercessory prayer has the power to change your community.
For Our Families:
The family is an institution ordained by God. A healthy family should be a
place of love, support, spiritual growth and prayer.
For Our Youth:
The youth of today will grow up to lead 21st century America.
Pray for Government Leaders
Federal Leaders
President: George Bush
Vice President: Dick Cheney
Secretary of State: Colin Powell
Secretary of the Treasury: Paul O'Neal
Secretary of Defense: Donald Rumfield
Attorney General: John Ashcroft
Secretary of the Interior: Gale Norton
Secretary of Agriculture: Ann Veneman
Secretary of Commerce: Don Evans
Secretary of Labor: Elaine Chao
Secretary of Transportation: Norman Mineta
Secretary of Energy: Spencer Abraham
Secretary of Education: Rod Paige
Secretary of Veterans Affairs: Anthony Principi
Surgeon General: Dave Satcher
Homeland Security Director: Tom Ridge
Secretary of Health & Human Services: Tommy Thompson
Secretary of Housing & Urban Development: Mel Martinez
U.S. Supreme Court
All Branches of the Armed Forces
State Leaders
(These are for California)
U.S. Senator: Barbara Boxer
U.S. Senator: Diane Feinstein
U.S. Representative: Pete Stark
Governor: Gray Davis
Lt. Governor Crus Bustamente
State Senator: Liz Figuiroa
State Representative: Ellen Corbett
Sate Supreme Cort Justices Chief justice RM George
Local Leaders
(Fill in the blanks for your area)
County Officials:
Court Officials:
City Officials:
Judges:
Mayor:
Police Department:
Fire Department:
School Authorities (public & private):
Check online forcurrent specific names:
congress.nw.dc.us/rollcall/
www.firstgov.gov/Agencies/Federal/Federal_Government.shtml
Also Pray for the following:
Churches and Ministry Organizations
Pray for courage and strength and ask God to help them:
stand strong in their convictions • be bold in their witness • meet
America's spiritual needs • be a place of hope and healing
Imprisoned and Persecuted
Pray for protection and unity and ask God to help them:
endure their hardships • find joy in the midst of trials • encourage
one another • find comfort in their faith
Mass Media, Cultural and Social Services
Pray for wisdom and knowledge and ask God to help them:
reflect godly values in their work • be accurate and fair in their presentations • place
a high value on truth and decency • be responsible with their influence
The Family
Pray for blessing and prosperity and ask God to help families:
commit to the permanence of marriage • serve one another in love • be
dedicated to each other • restore broken relationships
Personal Renewal & Moral Awakening
Pray for reverence and humility and ask God to help us:
confess our sins • seek His direction • rely on Him instead of ourselves
For more information about the National Day of Prayer Task Force,
call 1-800-444-8828
or visit their website at
www.nationaldayofprayer.org.
