National Day of Prayer is Today Articles / Jerry's Notes Date: May 01, 2003 - 03:22 AM Remember to join President Bush for the National Day of Prayer. He is the frist president to have the courage to publicly stand up and pray. Do you have the courage to join him. He is the president and he is not to busy, are You that busy? By coming together in prayer, we have the opportunity to answer Christ's call to be "salt and light" in a dark world: "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden… let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your father in heaven" (Matthew 5:14, 16b). Clearly, by coming before the Lord personally and corporately in prayer, we are shining His light into the darkness. There is a cyclical relationship between personal righteousness and corporate, or national, righteousness. As noted above - and as Solomon learned - the process starts when each of us submits to God in prayer and pursues holy living on an individual basis. Then, as our lives are transformed by the power of Christ, we are able to share His love and make a positive impact on those around us. The Gospel spreads as a result, and through the personal righteousness of our friends, neighbors, and leaders, our nation itself is transformed. When our culture collectively embraces biblical values, more and more individuals within society will be empowered to adopt those principles for themselves and, more importantly, to discover the Source of those timeless truths. As new individuals begin to share their joy with others, the process can begin all over again! The cycle of personal and corporate righteousness begins and ends with prayer. That is why all of your hard work in preparation for NDP is so important. As we gather on May 1 in humility and repentance, we will be unleashing the power of God to transform both individuals and our nation as a whole. Whether you're an NDP coordinator, volunteer, or friend, thank you for all your hard work this year. Only eternity will know the number of lives that have been changed as a result of your efforts to call your fellow Americans to prayer. May God richly bless you for your service to His kingdom! Please click read more for a letter from President Bush w This article comes from World's Largest Prayer Board Annointed.net News http://www.annointed.net/ The URL for this story is: http://www.annointed.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=454