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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., May 5, 2015 /Christian Newswire/ -- As our nation struggles with continued economic insecurity, the ongoing threat of terrorism, growing social unrest, and continual challenges to basic constitutional rights, citizens of the United States are preparing to exercise one of their most precious freedoms – the right to "turn to God in prayer and meditation at churches, in groups, and as individuals." Following in the footsteps of our Nation's Founders, who fought for religious freedom, millions will assemble at thousands of local National Day of Prayer events across the nation, where they will take time out of their daily schedules to intercede on behalf of their communities, their nation, and their leaders.

The theme for the 2015 National Day of Prayer observation, is Lord, Hear Our Cry, emphasizing the need for every citizen to cry out to the Lord in prayer, calling upon the unfailing character of God, who is sovereign over all governments, authorities, and men – the God under whom this Nation stands.

To further highlight this theme, 1 Kings 8:28 was selected as the Scripture for this year: "Hear the cry and prayer that your servant is praying in your presence this day." According to John Bornschein, National Day of Prayer (NDP) Task Force Vice-Chairman, "This 64th annual, national observance on May 7th, will have profound significance for our nation. By crying out together in prayer, we have an unprecedented opportunity to see the Lord's healing and renewing power made manifest as we call upon citizens to humbly come before His throne."

Dr. Jack Graham, pastor of one of America's largest churches – the 40,000 member Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, TX, and teacher on PowerPoint®, an international television and radio ministry – will serve as the 2015 Honorary Chairman of the NDP Task Force and will give the keynote address at the National Observance in Washington, D.C., to be held at the Cannon House Office Building.

To learn more, or to find a National Day of Prayer event in your community, visit www.NationalDayofPrayer.org

About the National Day of Prayer
The National Day of Prayer tradition predates the founding of the United States of America, evidenced by the Continental Congress' proclamation in 1775 setting aside a day of prayer. In 1952, Congress established an annual day of prayer and, in 1988, that law was amended, designating the National Day of Prayer as the first Thursday in May.