Stretching the length of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., tens of thousands marched as one in Christ today.
From the Lincoln Memorial to the U.S. Capitol, there were countless prayers for America during today’s Washington Prayer March 2020 with Franklin Graham. Stopping at key monuments and other points along the way to pray together, participants asked God to forgive our sins and redeem our troubled nation.
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At the Lincoln Memorial, Franklin Graham prayed, “Our Father and our God, we come to say thank you. But Father, our country is in trouble. We need your help.”
Joining him to lift up our nation in prayer were Vice President Mike Pence and second lady Karen Pence.
“When you pray, pray with confidence,” Vice President Mike Pence urged. “As we stand today on an ancient promise that Americans have claimed throughout our history, that if His people, who are called by His name, will humble themselves and pray, and turn, He’ll do like He’s always done, through much more challenging times than the life of this nation. He’ll hear from heaven. And He’ll heal this land.”
Will Graham walked among the crowd, remembering how his grandfather Billy Graham understood the immense power of prayer—and the difference it can make for a struggling nation.
“My grandfather understood that the battle … is done on our knees,” Will Graham explained. “That’s where the real fight is.
“Make sure you pray, pray and pray.”
At the World War II Memorial, Edward Graham, son of Franklin Graham and a veteran himself, prayed for God’s “hand of protection” on America’s servicemen and women. He also asked God to be with the families of veterans who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Many more around the country prayed in unity from their homes and churches. And not just in America; believers around the world committed to cry out to God during today’s march. In various time zones, some set their alarms to wake up in the middle of the night and pray.
As he neared the conclusion of the march, Franklin Graham and others turned and faced the U.S. Capitol, raising their hands in prayer for government leaders.
“I think we’re at a crucial point in this country,” Franklin Graham said. “We’re that close to losing our nation … We need to pray that God will intervene. And that’s what we’re here to do is pray for this country.”
