National Day of Prayer

President Obama has offered numerous overtures and platitudes to Muslims during his first 100 days in office, but to Christians a slap in the face. At least that's how I feel with regard to his cold approach to the National Day of Prayer. There will be no public observance in the White House. Why? Obama has visited, greeted, bowed, interviewed and addressed those of the Muslim faith often as president. But for Christianity, all he can do is apologize. He declared America "not a Christian nation" to engender favor among Islamists while at the same time announcing his Muslim family ties. He asked to have a symbol of Christ's name covered from view during a speech at Georgetown University April 14th. Compare this to his campaign when his Muslim connections were belittled and his Christian faith was frequently referenced. Yet once elected, with the votes of Christians, he can't even offer a public prayer on this special day in the manner of praying presidents going back to Washington. It is an obvious continuation of his effort to distance himself from Christianity and it is offensive to me. Of course, that doesn't matter. We can't offend Muslims, atheists, agnostics or any minority religious view, but Christians are fair game. Offend at will. The question is, will Christians remember this affront when its time to vote again? That's one way we can stand up for our faith. Another way is by publicly observing the National Day of Prayer.

Father I pray for our country. Protect it. Guide it. Be Lord in it. Keep our soldiers safe as they risk their lives for our protection. Guide our leaders as they make decisions that govern us. And place your hand on our president. Keep him safe. Guide his decisions. Protect his family. Use him for your purposes. Be graceful. Show mercy for your Name's sake.

In Christ's name, Amen


Proverbs 14:34 Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. (KJV)