DAY 1 - Praying for Our Nation

Today's Focus: Thanksgiving 

October 1, 2012 

Suggested Scriptural References:

Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. ~Psalm 95:2

But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel. ~Psalm 22:3

Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. ~Psalm 103:2

Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. ~1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 

But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. ~1 Corinthians 15:57 

The suggested prayers below are a guideline to follow.

Suggested Prayers:

Thank You for all the bountiful blessings You have poured out on America.

We praise You, knowing that all good things come from Your hand.

Thank You for Your Creation, Your Word, Your Son, Your Spirit and Your Truth.

Thank You that You make Your true character known to those who truly seek You.

Thank You for providing the way for forgiveness and for healing in our lives and in our nation.

Thank You for Your patience, Your mercy, Your pardon, and Your provision.

Thank You for the faith of our founders, and for giving them Your wisdom.

Thank You for those who have gone before us who pledged their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor to establish this country and provide for our freedom.

Thank You for all those who have put their lives on the line for the freedom and welfare of others.

Thank You for the religious freedoms we enjoy – to gather, to worship and to pray.

In the Name of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, we pray.

Amen and amen!

Source: http://americanprayerinitiative.org/full_article.php?article_no=1