Franklin Graham began observing the day by praying privately for our nation and the military on the Pentagon grounds. In an interview broadcast last Wednesday, Graham told Greta Van Susteren of the Fox News Channel that he would pray at the Pentagon even though his invitation to appear at an official event was rescinded.
“I don’t have to be invited to a prayer service to pray,” he said. “I’m proud of the men and women of our Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, proud of them. I’m going to the Pentagon just to pray, and I want them to know that I support them.”
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FOX News: Despite Controversies, National Day of Prayer Proceeds
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USA Today: Franklin Graham soldiers on, prays at Pentagon
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ABC News: On National Day of Prayer, Rev. Franklin Graham Prays at the Pentagon
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Our stories leading up the National Day of Prayer:
‘Lord, Make Us Whole Again’
From dignitaries to school groups, hundreds gathered in the Cannon House Office Building near the U.S. Capitol to corporately worship and intercede during the National Day of Prayer Observance. Prayers of repentance for our nation, for our government, and for our military were enthusiastically offered as people were challenged to help turn the face of America back to God.
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Charged to Lead
Franklin Graham urged key leaders at a men’s prayer event to lift up our nation. Such leaders included Tony Perkins, President of the Family Research Council; James Dobson, former President of Focus on the Family; and Bishop Harry Jackson, Pastor of Hope Christian Church.
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Please Remember America in Your Prayers
Prayer is the most powerful resource we have in this life; yet, many only turn to it as a last resort. When unbelievers pray for repentance of sin and ask for God’s forgiveness, prayer is the spiritual dynamite that obliterates the darkness and despair of a sin-soaked soul.
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A Legacy of Revival in the Nation’s Capital
This week as Honorary Chairman of the National Day of Prayer, Franklin Graham could be a part of a legacy of revival in our nation’s capital nearly half a century after his father Billy conducted a revival that gave birth to the idea of the National Day of Prayer.
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A National Day of Prayer…Every Day
This morning, and numerous times throughout the day, I spoke directly to the God of this universe—no switchboard, secretaries, call screeners or voicemail. What an amazing thing! Even more amazing, God was waiting on my call and anxious to hear from me and talk to me, no matter how many times I called.
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A Note of Thanks from Franklin Graham
I would like to thank the many thousands of believers across this nation for your phone calls and letters of support during the past few days. I greatly appreciate your prayers and encouragement.
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‘No Court Can Stop Us From Praying’
I regret that the Army felt it was necessary to rescind their invitation to the National Day of Prayer Task Force to participate in the Pentagon’s special prayer service. I want to express my strong support for the United States military and all our troops. I will continue to pray that God will give them guidance, wisdom and protection as they serve this great country.
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Unite in Prayer for Our Nation
Only one Sunday remains before the National Day of Prayer … “an event under attack like never before,” Graham said. “Please ask your congregations to stand with us as we pray for our president, our leaders, our men and women in the military, and our nation as a whole. We need churches everywhere to stand with us on May 6 as we join in prayer as one nation, under God.”
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Franklin Graham: “We Need God’s Help”
As the 2010 Honorary Chairman of this event, he explains why our country needs prayer and how we, as followers of Christ, can help bring healing to our land. “When Shirley Dobson asked me to do this, I was honored. On that day (May 6), we will focus our prayers toward our nation and our nation’s leaders,” said Franklin Graham. “God commands us to pray for those in authority, and the Bible teaches that all authority is given by Him.
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“He Hears Our Cries”
On May 6, Franklin Graham will join Shirley Dobson in leading the nation in intercession as the honorary chairman of the 2010 National Day of Prayer. Here, the wife of Focus on the Family founder James Dobson recounts the story of God’s call on her life to lead this increasingly important effort.
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‘For Such a Time as This’
The National Day of Prayer was signed into law as a national observance in 1952 by President Harry Truman. Since then, Americans from multiple backgrounds have been overcoming differences to join together and pray for our nation. Franklin Graham has been chosen as the 2010 Honorary Chairman.
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