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"We've staked the whole future of American civilization not on the power of government, far from it. We have staked the future of all our political institutions upon the capacity of each and all of us . . . to Govern ourselves according to the commandments of God. The future and success of America is not in this Constitution, but in the laws of God upon which this Constitution is founded."
--President James Madison
Many across America and Americans in other countries are heeding the call to pray for our President. In a short time since the September 11 terrorist attacks, well over a million people have registered their promise to pray daily for the President. That number is increasing by the thousands of new team members every month. News of The Presidential Prayer Team is spreading rapidly throughout America as people march to the tempo of an almost forgotten tune, "God Bless America."
The independent, nonprofit organization behind The Presidential Prayer Team, has a singular purpose: to encourage Americans to pray daily for the President.
There is no fee or obligation for joining. Members receive a handsome free window decal and prayer updates by email. Anyone choosing to remember the President in daily prayer is urged to sign up.
"At this moment, I have in my heart a prayer. I ask only to be a good and faithful servant of my Lord and my people."
--President Harry S. Truman
Michael W. Smith, Joni Eareckson Tada, Senator Jon Kyl, Bill McCartney, Thomas Kinkade, Jack Hayford, Jerry Colangelo, John Maxwell, Henry Blackaby, David Jeremiah, Paul Cedar and Ron Blue are among those putting their names behind The Presidential Prayer Team and its goal to encourage millions to pray daily for the President, the Cabinet and the nation.
"Truly in this time, for this generation, the call to prayer could not be more important. The young people of our nation are becoming involved in worship and prayer in a way they never have before. Now is the time to summon all of our energies for this important effort of prayer-so God's purposes may be served and His will may be done. I've been fortunate to spend time with several presidents personally, and my respect for these men is tremendous, because they have helped preserve the freedoms we enjoy. I urge you to continue to pray for the President and his advisors regarding the tough decisions that they will have to make in the coming weeks and months. The Presidential Prayer Team is one way we can help leave a legacy of freedom to our children. May the Lord continue to draw us all closer to Him in awesome ways, and as we seek Him, may God truly bless America."
--Michael W. Smith
Bill McCartney, president and founder of Promise Keepers, encourages others to pray and join this effort saying, "God's Word instructs us to honor and submit to our government's leadership. Prayer is the first and most powerful way to do this."
Jack Hayford, author, radio and television preacher and Senior Pastor of The Church on the Way in Van Nuys, California says, "In every storm there is a 'Peace! Be still' Christ will speak where prayer call invites Him. It is every believer's call to prayerfully hold up the arms of those who lead, that peace may keep and fill their souls, and that peace and peacemaking may issue through their leadership." (1 Timothy 2:1-3) |
