National Day of Prayer, 2007

Proclamation 8129 of April 20, 2007

National Day of Prayer, 2007

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

A prayerful spirit has always been an important part of
our national character, and it is a force that has
guided the American people, given us strength, and
sustained us in moments of joy and in times of
challenge. On this National Day of Prayer, we
acknowledge God's grace and ask for His continued
guidance in the life of our Nation.

Americans of many faiths and traditions share a common
belief that God hears the prayers of His children and
shows grace to those who seek Him. Following the
tragedy at Virginia Tech, in towns all across America,
in houses of worship from every faith, Americans have
joined together to pray for the lives that were lost
and for their families, friends, and loved ones. We
hold the victims in our hearts and pray for those who
suffer and grieve. There is a power in these prayers,
and we can find comfort in the grace and guidance of a
loving God.

At this important time in our history, we also pray for
the brave members of our Armed Forces and their
families. We pray for their safety, for the recovery of
the wounded, and for the peace we all seek.

The Congress, by Public Law 100-307, as amended, has
called on our Nation to reaffirm the role of prayer in
our society and to respect the freedom of religion by
recognizing each year a ``National Day of Prayer.''

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the
United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 3,
2007, as a National Day of Prayer. I ask the citizens
of our Nation to give thanks, each according to his or
her own faith, for the freedoms and blessings we have
received and for God's continued guidance, comfort, and
protection. I invite all Americans to join in observing
this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and
activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
twentieth day of April, in the year of our Lord two
thousand seven, and of the Independence of the United
States of America the two hundred and thirty-first.