Franklin Graham took a couple of minutes on Jan. 20 to read Scripture at the inauguration of America's 45th president, Donald Trump. One reading was from 1 Timothy 1:17: "Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen."
Many had their phones ready to take photos and record bits of the historic day at the U.S. Capitol.
The nation's Capitol decorated for Inauguration Day.
Franklin Graham's first reading from the Bible came from 1 Timothy 2:1-6 (NIV), which states: "I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness."
Many trekked to the Capitol in the early morning hours to get close to the action.
Getting a closer look.
Franklin Graham also shared his prayer for the new leader of the country: "It’s my prayer that God will bless you, your family, your administration, and may He bless America."
A day before the inauguration, Franklin Graham's daughter, Cissie Graham Lynch, led a prayer for millennials during a special prayer event at Greater New Hope Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. She was one of several who lifted up the nation in prayer.
“Dear God, I lift up a generation who seeks truth," she prayed, with others from her generation standing behind her. "Lord, I pray that they proclaim Your Name boldly and will not be ashamed for the Name of Jesus Christ."
The inauguration was a time for ushering in a new administration, but also for prayer, led by several faith leaders. Will you continue praying for America as we move forward in 2017?
Thousands upon thousands traveled to the National Mall to witness the swearing-in of a new president.
President Donald Trump addresses the crowd.
Cissie Graham Lynch prays during a prayer service on Thursday. "We have to stand strong for the Gospel of Jesus Christ, know what God’s Word says, know why we believe what we believe and stand strong for it and not be ashamed of it, because that’s when the power of salvation happens," she said.
