05/07/2026
National Day of Prayer - May 7, 2026
Prayer for the National Day of Prayer
Righteous and Eternal Father,
Creator of Heaven and Earth, King above all kingdoms, and Lord over every nation, we come before Your throne with reverence, humility, and repentance. We acknowledge that all authority belongs to You, and apart from You we can do nothing. You are the Ancient of Days, the Alpha and the Omega, the One who rules in justice, mercy, holiness, and truth.
Today we stand in the gap for our nation and for the nations of the earth. We cry out according to Your Word: “If My people, which are called by My name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek My face…” We humble ourselves before You now, recognizing our desperate need for Your presence, Your wisdom, and Your divine intervention.
Father, forgive us for the sins of this land. Forgive us for turning away from Your truth, for honoring human wisdom above divine wisdom, for allowing darkness to influence culture, government, families, and even the Church.
Forgive us for prayerlessness, compromise, division, spiritual blindness, and lukewarmness. Cleanse us from hidden sins, hardened hearts, pride, rebellion, and every form of unrighteousness that has grieved Your Spirit.
Lord, expose every counterfeit system that opposes Your Kingdom reality. Tear down every stronghold of deception, corruption, violence, hatred, racism, injustice, perversion, greed, and idolatry that seeks to exalt itself above the knowledge of God. Let every work of darkness be scattered by the light of Your glory.
Father, awaken Your Church once again. Call Your people back to the altar of prayer, fasting, holiness, consecration, and intimacy with You. Restore the fear of the Lord in the sanctuary. Let pastors, apostles, prophets, evangelists, teachers, and believers arise with purity, boldness, compassion, and supernatural power. Let the Church not merely gather in buildings but become a governing spiritual force in the earth, demonstrating the Kingdom of Heaven with authority and love.
Holy Spirit, breathe upon this nation. Sweep through cities, communities, schools, colleges, government offices, homes, and churches with conviction, healing, deliverance, and revival. Let prodigals return home. Let the broken be restored. Let addiction be destroyed. Let depression, su***de, fear, confusion, and hopelessness be broken by the power of Jesus Christ.
Father, raise up righteous leaders who will govern with wisdom, integrity, humility, and justice. Remove corruption and establish truth. Surround those in authority with godly counsel. Let decisions be made that align with righteousness and preserve life, justice, liberty, and peace.
We pray for the next generation. Protect our children from deception and darkness. Cover them with Your hand. Raise up young men and women who will walk in purity, truth, courage, and the power of the Holy Spirit. Let revival fire fall upon this generation so they will know You personally and carry Your glory boldly throughout the earth.
Lord Jesus, we declare that Your Kingdom is greater than every kingdom of man. Your throne is eternal. Your truth cannot be shaken. Your light cannot be overcome by darkness. In the midst of uncertainty and turmoil, we place our trust in You alone.
Let Heaven invade earth.
Let righteousness exalt this nation.
Let truth rise in the streets again.
Let worship replace rebellion.
Let unity overcome division.
Let revival overtake complacency.
Let the Gospel of the Kingdom be preached with power to every people, tribe, tongue, and nation.
We declare that this is not the hour for the Church to retreat, but to arise and shine. Let Your glory be revealed in this generation. Let signs, wonders, miracles, salvations, and transformations testify that Jesus Christ is Lord.
Father, align us with Your will, Your heart, and Your eternal purpose. Teach us to walk as true citizens of Heaven while advancing Your Kingdom in the earth. May our lives become living testimonies of Your grace, truth, and glory.
We decree and declare that Your Kingdom shall stand when every other kingdom falls. Your purposes will prevail. Your Word will not return void. And the knowledge of the glory of the Lord shall cover the earth as the waters cover the sea.
In the mighty, holy, and victorious Name of Jesus! Amen