As part of today's National Day of Prayer (NDP), millions of Americans shared in a prayer written by Dr. Chuck Swindoll that recognizes the absolute sovereignty of God.
This year's theme is America, Unite in Prayer. In his prayer that was heard nationally on Christian radio and over the Internet, Swindoll acknowledged total dependence on God.
"Our need for Your forgiveness is constant," he prayed. "Our gratitude for Your grace is profound. Our love for You is deep."
In a White House ceremony, President Bush spoke of the reasons for prayer and encouraged people to pray.
"Let us seek the Almighty with confidence and trust," he said, "because our Eternal Father inclines His ear to the voice of His children and answers our needs with love."
Shirley Dobson, chairman of the NDP Task Force, who also spoke at the White House event, said the nation is at a critical juncture.
"We've been touched by senseless violence, and our hearts are grieving in the aftermath of the Virginia Tech tragedy," she said. "And we continue to be mindful of the imminent threats to our country's security by those who seek to do us harm. It's imperative then that we put aside our cultural and political differences and come together to acknowledge our dependence on the Creator."
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