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Continue ShoppingHas the United States of America Forgotten About the National Day of Prayer?
President Harry S. Truman proclaimed a National Day of Prayer to be observed on July 4, 1952. Each year since that date, Americans have observed the day in their own way. The observance was moved to the first Thursday in May by President Ronald Reagan and has been proclaimed each year since. This day observance, designated by the United States Congress, asks people “to turn to God in prayer and meditation.”
For many, prayer is an integral part of daily life. Prayer offers a rich connection to our spiritual lives, nurturing our relationships and faith. It also provides comfort in times of crisis or need.
Elder Ballard has counseled in our day, “The world’s current chaotic situation may seem daunting as we consider the multitude of issues and challenges. But it is my fervent testimony that if we will pray and ask Heavenly Father for needed blessings and guidance, we will come to know how we can bless our families, neighbors, communities, and even the countries in which we live.” If prayer is so vital today, it will be even more so during the calamities leaders will face during the Great Tribulation.
The hymn, "Did You Think To Pray" does a great job of exemplifying why we all should pray.
Hey, you left your room this morning
Did you think to pray?
In the name of Christ our Savior
Did you sooth for loving favor as a shield today?
Did you think to pray?
In the name of Christ our Savior
Did you sooth for loving favor as a shield today?
When you've met with great temptation
Did you think to pray?
By his dying love and merit
Did you claim the Holy Spirit as your guide today?
When your heart was filled with anger
Did you think to pray?
Did you plead for grace my brother
That you might forgive another who had crossed your way
Oh, how praying rests the weary
Prayer will change the night to day
So when life seems dark and dreary
Don't forget to pray, don't forget to pray
Prayer will change the night to day
So when life seems dark and dreary
Don't forget to pray, don't forget to pray
