National Day of Prayer

National Day of Prayer Quick Facts - US

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2021 Date	May 6, 2021
2022 Date	May 5, 2022

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National Day of Prayer in 2021

Thursday, May 6

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National Day of Prayer History

National Day of Prayer is an annual holiday that serves to encourage Americans to pray, meditate and repent. It is also used to draw awareness to prayer and religious beliefs.

The origins of National Day of Prayer date back to 1787 when Benjamin Franklin asked President George Washington to open each day with prayer and to realize that prayer is deeply intertwined in the fabric of the United States. It was not until February 1952 however, that Reverend Billy Graham petitioned support of Representative Percy Priest to observe a national day of prayer. On April 17, 1952, President Harry Truman signed a bill proclaiming National Day of Prayer, to encourage Americans to turn to God in prayer and meditation. National Prayer Day is celebrated every year on the first Thursday of May.

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Why would President @JoeBiden omit God? Today marks the 70th annual #NationalDayOfPrayer & President Biden is the first @POTUS to omit the word “God” in his proclamation. That speaks volumes doesn’t it? https://t.co/YSdwcSLUvq
— Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) May 6, 2021

Today is the National Day of Prayer.For the 1st time in 70 yrs our gov’t denied the permit to pray at our Capitol: the people’s house. You can deny us access, but you will never crush our resolve to pray. Father God, we believe, we repent, pls heal our land. #NationalDayofPrayer https://t.co/zO1gUtQcKv
— Gail 🌹Lady Knight⚔️ Rose🌹 (@Rose4YouTwo) May 6, 2021

Is is so very sad that today is the National Day of Prayer and there was NO prayer service in the US Capitol for the first time since the early 50s. How far our nation has fallen! 😞
— Adorable Patriot Todd 🇺🇸 (@Adorable_Todd) May 7, 2021

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National Day of Prayer Facts & Quotes

2021 marks the 70th Anniversary of the National Day of Prayer
According to the Pew Research Center's Religious Landscape Study of 2015, 23% of Americans have indicated that they are not part of any religion. The survey is based on responses of more than 35,000 Americans.
On October 3, 2008, The Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) sued President George W. Bush and staff to challenge the designation of a National Day of Prayer. On April 14, 2011, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the National Day of Prayer did not cause harm and a feeling of alienation cannot suffice as injury.
According to the Pew Research Center, more than 55% of Americans pray every day. 60% of older Americans are likely to pray every day, compared to 45% of young Americans.
In the face of tremendous challenges, prayer is a powerful force for peace, justice, and a brighter, more hopeful tomorrow. Today, as we join together in fellowship, we seek to see our own reflection in the struggle of others, to be our brothers' and sisters' keepers, and to keep faith- in one another, in the promise of our Nation, and in the Almighty - US President Barack Obama, Presidential Proclamation on the National Day of Prayer, 2015
Prayer is not asking. It is a longing of the soul. It is daily admission of one's weakness. It is better in prayer to have a heart without words than words without a heart - Mahatma Gandhi, Civil Rights and Freedom Activist

National Day of Prayer Top Events and Things to Do

Attend a religious service at your place of worship on the National Day of Prayer. If you are not religious, try meditation or meditative yoga.
Offer a prayer for your loved ones and for those who are serving at the frontlines to protect America.
Attend a spiritual retreat that appeals to your beliefs, including meditation and yoga retreats.
Practice mindfulness by focusing upon the internal and external experience of each moment of life. Mindfulness creates awareness and encourages one to be grateful for their blessings.
Attend a prayer event on Prayer Day. There are many local events, some religious based, others meditation oriented.