Uniting in Prayer: How to Get Involved in the National Day of Prayer 2025
On the first Thursday of May each year, communities across the US come together for the powerful purpose to pray. It is a day that brings together people from all backgrounds and is a beautiful reminder of hope and unity!
There are many ways to get involved. Read below to learn more:
1. Participate in the official 2025 national prayer
2025 National Prayer
(The official prayer published by the National Day of Prayer Task Force)
God of hope, fill us with all joy and peace
in believing, so that we will abound in
hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
You have caused us to be born again to
a living hope through the resurrection of
Jesus Christ from the dead; therefore,
we hope in what we do not see.
This world is not our home or reality,
but the Lord is our Rock,
our Truth, our certainty.
God of hope, we pour out our praise
and are filled with Your powerful presence.
We pour out repentance of sin and are filled
with forgiveness and righteousness.
We pour out pain from the attacks of the
enemy—anxiousness, fear, anger—and You
fill us with courage, assurance, and love.
We pour out our needs, the desires of our
hearts, and are filled with Your Kingdom
provision and purpose.
We pour out our hearts for our nation, for
the people and places, relationships and
responsibilities the Lord has established: the
Church, Family, Education, Business,
Military, Arts, Entertainment, Media, and
Government. May all who live, serve, and
steward in these be filled with Your purpose,
wisdom, strength, and truth.
Let Your lovingkindness, O LORD, be upon
us, as we have hoped in You.
In abounding hope, anchored by our hope
in the name of Jesus, we pray. Amen!
Dedicating your time to prayer is what the national day is about. The National Day of Prayer Task Force provides a prayer that you can choose to pray, or you can choose a prayer that you are more comfortable with.
2. Get involved in your community and attend local events
On National Day of Prayer, many churches, communities, and organizations host gatherings.
Some gatherings may include prayer breakfast, prayer walks, services, and more. Check your local organizations to learn what is in your area!
3. Involve the next generation
Encourage your children, family members, or neighbors to know the importance of prayer.
A simple way to encourage involvement can be to give them a Bible with a custom Bible cover. This cover will be a daily reminder of the power of prayer and faithfulness, plus God's presence in their life. This small yet meaningful gift is designed to encourage their spiritual journey.
What will you be doing to celebrate National Day of Prayer? Leave a comment below.