National Day of Prayer
“Today, as much as ever, our prayerful tradition continues as our Nation combats the coronavirus,” Pres. Donald Trump said, commemorating Thursday’s National Day of Prayer.
Americas Shared Legacy
Quoting the Declaration of Independence in a statement proclaiming May 7 as this year’s National Day of Prayer, Trump reminded Americans of their shared legacy of faith and religious freedom:
Prayer Guides and Strengthens
“On this National Day of Prayer, Americans reaffirm that prayer guides and strengthens our Nation, and we express, with humility and gratitude, our ‘firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence.’ As one Nation under God, we share a legacy of faith that sustains and inspires us and a heritage of religious liberty.”
In Times of Crisis
After citing occasions when Presidents Washington, Lincoln and Reagan called on Americans to turn to prayer in times of crisis, Pres. Trump urged Americans to pray for healing, comfort, strength and greater faith that God will guide the nation through the coronavirus pandemic:
Our Prayerful Tradition
“Today, as much as ever, our prayerful tradition continues as our Nation combats the coronavirus. During the past weeks and months, our heads have bowed at places outside of our typical houses of worship, whispering in silent solitude for God to renew our spirit and carry us through unforeseen and seemingly unbearable hardships.”
Let pray His Divine Providence
“Today, on this National Day of Prayer, let us come together and pray to the Almighty that through overcoming this coronavirus pandemic, we develop even greater faith in His divine providence.”
Pray His comfort and Healing
“We pray that He comforts those who have lost loved ones, heals those who are sick, strengthens those on the front lines, and reassures all Americans that through trust in Him, we can overcome all obstacles.”
Depend on God
Americans should depend on God in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, because “Pray guides and empowers our Nation” in both good times and bad, Trump said:
Never Forget Prayer
“May we never forget that prayer guides and empowers our Nation and that all things are possible with God. In times of prosperity, strife, peace, and war, Americans lean on His infinite love, grace, and understanding.”