Community to come together for prayer and lunch Thursday, May 7
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Everyone in Bledsoe County is encouraged to gather on the Courthouse lawn Thursday, May 7, at noon for the National Day of Prayer. It is a time to observe 250 years of prayer in America, and 75 years of prayer for America.
America stands at the crossroads of a historic and holy moment in 2026. During our nation’s 250th anniversary, Americans will observe the 75th Observance of the National Day of Prayer. This convergence is not accidental; it’s providential. Organizers believe it is a sacred invitation from God. A moment calling His people to humility, repentance, and a renewed dependence on Him.
For generations, Americans have sought the Lord in prayer and glorified Him in every season and circumstance. From the first national calls to prayer by Founding Fathers seeking divine guidance, the truths of the Bible have been the foundation for prayer through every tragedy and triumph in our history.
The 2026 National Day of Prayer Theme is a call to stand on this foundation, to “Glorify God Among the Nations – Seeking Him in All Generations” inspired from the faithful prayer of King David recorded in 1 Chronicles 16:24 NASB, “Tell of His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all the peoples.”
The annual National Day of Prayer is an opportunity for Americans to pray together in faith, standing on promises of God. On Thursday, May 7, millions of people will gather to intercede for neighbor and nation and pray for those who lead, and those in need.
“This theme is not about elevating ourselves; it’s about magnifying God alone,” said National Day of Prayer Task Force president, Kathy Branzell. “History reminds us that every true move of God has been preceded by an outpouring of effective, fervent prayer. Prayer marked by repentance, humility, and wholehearted seeking. Before every great awakening, God’s people turned away from sin, selfishness, and distraction, and turned fully toward Him. That is what we’re praying for now: another great awakening. A turning back to the one and only living God, His Son, Jesus Christ, and His Holy Word, found in the Bible.”
Groups will be gathering in all 50 states to pray for their families, community, churches, educational systems, first responders, military, and all branches of government from local to state to national. Join Bledsoe County residents as they participate in this National Day of Prayer in front of the Bledsoe County Courthouse at noon on May 7. A boxed hotdog lunch is being provided.
