The National Day of Prayer (NDP) is an annual event for Americans of all faiths to take time to pray for our nation and its leaders. The NDP was established by an act of Congress as a day to call the entire nation to prayer. The NDP Task Force focuses specifically on promoting the need to pray for our nation and those in positions of cultural influence. National days of prayer have been called as early as 1775, with the First Continental Congress. Abraham Lincoln also called for such a day in 1863. The NDP as an annual event was established by a Joint resolution of Congress in 1952, and signed into law by President Truman. The law was amended in 1988 and signed by President Reagan to be the first Thursday of May each year.

Our Father and our God, we thank you for the many blessings You have poured out on America and we praise You for your mercy.

You have said: "Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people".

We confess, O Lord, our national and personal sins.

We repent and ask forgiveness for all actions that dishonor you.

O God, bless our President and other leaders.

Provide them with wisdom and move them to honor You.

Deliver this great nation from all our enemies as we recommit ourselves to trust, serve and obey Your commands.

We pray in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Let Us Pray: National Day of Prayer Album - Various Artists - Compiled in celebration of the annual National Day of Prayer, the powerful collection "Let Us Pray" features material from Christian stars including Steven Curtis Chapman, Steve Green, Susan Ashton, Phillips, Craig & Dean, Cheri Keaggy, Carmen and Twila Paris.