Franklin Graham issued the following Thanksgiving-week call to prayer for the president and the country:
“Our country finds itself in perilous times, facing uncertainty and anxiety stemming from economic challenges, global instability and threats to our freedom and security as a people. Having just come through a divisive national election I am urging pastors across this country to lead their congregations in praying daily for our president, Barack Obama, and all of our elected leaders – for wisdom, Divine guidance, and that God would accomplish His will and purposes.
While politics is noticeably partisan, prayer must never be partisan. Americans need to come together, and people of faith should lead the way, by praying diligently for our leaders whether or not they agree with them or their policies. God’s Word commands us to pray for ‘kings and all who are in high positions . . . .’ (I Timothy 2:2)
When we look at the moral and economic decline of our nation and the international threats before us, it should be clear that we cannot solve these monumental problems without the help of Almighty God.
As Americans this Thanksgiving, may we be reminded to thank God for His blessings; and may we also remember to pray for our nation and the protection of our freedoms. Our future may very well depend on our prayers.”
Franklin Graham is the president and CEO of the international Christian relief organization Samaritan’s Purse and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.