National Day of Prayer - How are you celebrating it today?

[Freedom_from_Chains]

National Day of Prayer, 2005


A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America



Since our Nation's earliest days, prayer has given strength and comfort to Americans of all faiths. Our Founding Fathers relied on their faith to guide them as they built our democracy. Today, we continue to be inspired by God's blessings, mercy, and boundless love. As we observe this National Day of Prayer, we humbly acknowledge our reliance on the Almighty, express our gratitude for His blessings, and seek His guidance in our daily lives.

Throughout our history, our Nation has turned to prayer for strength and guidance in times of challenge and uncertainty. The Continental Congress, meeting in 1775, asked the colonies to pray for wisdom in forming a new Nation. Throughout the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln issued exhortations to prayer, calling upon the American people to humble themselves before their Maker and to serve all those in need. At the height of World War II, President Franklin Roosevelt led our citizens in prayer over the radio, asking for God to protect our sons in battle. Today, our Nation prays for those who serve bravely in the United States Armed Forces in difficult missions around the world, and we pray for their families.

Across our country, Americans turn daily to God in reverence. We ask Him to care for all those who suffer or feel helpless, knowing that God sees their needs and calls on us to meet them. As our first President wrote in 1790, "May the father of all mercies scatter light and not darkness in our paths . . .". As we face the challenges of our times, God's purpose continues to guide us, and we continue to trust in the goodness of His plans.

The Congress by Public Law 100-307, as amended, has called on our citizens to reaffirm the role of prayer in our society and to honor the freedom of religion by recognizing annually a "National Day of Prayer."

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 5, 2005, 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 liberty and blessings we have received and for God's continued guidance and protection. I also urge all Americans to join in observing this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this third day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty ninth.

GEORGE W. BUSH

[HockeyMom]

1. Nachos with nice homemade guacamole dip

Rather observe Cinco De Mayo. Raised Catholic and not Hispanic, but the Hispanic food is far more enjoyable.

[Freedom_from_Chains]

2. Really, oh no, ham again. n/t

On edit:

I hadn't thought about it but it does kind of take the thunder away from Hispanics though, doesn't it?

[isweetpotatol]

6. perhaps on purpose?

[Fire Walk With Me]

4. You are so screwed if God appears in your Nachos

It's been known to happen.

And wow, Bush isn't happy with cheap labor from undocumented aliens, he has to thumb his nose at their holidays too, doing the overlord thing regarding religion.. Wow oh wow..

[Freedom_from_Chains]

9. "You are so screwed if God appears in your Nachos"

ROTFLMAO!!!!

[politicat]

3. Thinking.

Since he can't be bothered....

[napi21]

5. I'm praying that the Pubs will be defeated in 2006 & 2008!

I believe in the power of prayer too. I'm just praying for a change that ShrubCo and his group don't agree with.

[Clark2008]

7. Praying for a job!

:7

[Behind the Aegis]

17. You and me both!

almost two years for me...you?

[Clark2008]

31. Oh my - not anywhere near that long!

About two months.

Problem is I have virtually no savings as a result of a deadbeat ex who won't pay his child support (and, well, no child support, either).

I'll have to take SOMETHING before my unemployment runs out or I'm screwed. I've still got about four months, I think.

Good luck with everything, though. What field are you in?

[Behind the Aegis]

37. Education

It has been a real pain! I have become so frustrated that I am afraid I will never have a job again, unless I start my own business, which I am exploring. Thankfully, I have a partner with a good job, who loves me, and takes care of us all! :)

What area are you in? And, good luck with your search!!! Sometimes, I think it is only luck that gets us our jobs (that and "who" you know!)

[Marnieworld]

8. How is the president urging and asking me to pray today..

separation of Church and State? He urged "all Americans" to observe the day. How does an atheist American celebrate the day? Or is it only those who can celebrate the day are Americans? I call this the National Day of Exclusion.

[Freedom_from_Chains]

13. Atheist American

For these people, no such thing exists.

[DearAbby]

35. Atheist American - We don't exist -

We are not considered Americans...What am I doing on this auspicious day? Just my normal routine.

[jandrok]

10. I'm praying for an end to theocratic dictatorships (n/t)

[sinkingfeeling]

11. Praying I don't go insane or off the deep end until this nightmare

we call the government under Bush is over.

[bertha katzenengel]

12. con tacos de carne asada y cerveza frio! la cucaracha, la cucaracha...

[Freedom_from_Chains]

14. I think George is getting ready to lead us in prayer on C-Span

[Skidmore]

15. By turning off C-SPAN and living prayerfully

through my actions towards my fellow man. I have no desire to watch hypocritical thieving politicians make fools of themselves before the God or nation.

[wtbymark]

16. Me? well, i'm headed to the studio...

have to lay down ghost guitar tracks so the drummer can lay down finished drum tracks for our new album. Then I'm going home to have a bunch of Coronas, tequila and pot with my girlfriend for cinqo de mayo (sp?). Thats about it. Prey? who me? hahahahahahahahahahahaha nice try.

[Behind the Aegis]

18. a few things

I pray for justice, wisdom, and sanity to prevail. I will also say a prayer for the Shoah.

[Freedom_from_Chains]

21. If I was given to prayer, I might pray that George die and go to heaven

Tonight

[Behind the Aegis]

24. I wouldn't go that far!

I won't pray for anyone's death, unless it is to release them from pain. Besides, do you really want Cheney as POTUS?!?! YIKES!!

[Freedom_from_Chains]

25. Like I said, if I was given to prayer.

On Edit:

Besides, do you really want Cheney as POTUS?!?! YIKES!!

Like that would make things different than the currently are?

[Sapphire Blue]

19. "I also urge all Americans to join in observing this day with

... appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities." (excerpt from Junior's proclamation.)

That would be the House of Representatives initiating impeachment proceedings against this entire criminal WH administration. Yes, George, I am praying.

[Sapphire Blue]

28. Impeachment to be followed by a war crimes trial

Yes, George, I am praying.... 'Preciate your encouragement! :patriot:

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

20. Praying for impeachment and a war crimes trial

[Sapphire Blue]

29. Here's to fervent prayers

:toast:

[Freedom_from_Chains]

22. OK, the C-Span thing is starting to make me ill.

[Freedom_from_Chains]

23. This is now getting out of hand

James Dobson is introducing Tom Delay on C-Span who is going to lead a prayer. Is this enough to finally violate the establishment clause?

[NYCGirl]

26. The same way I've celebrated them every year...doing nothing. NT

[fooj]

27. I'm praying for a lightning bolt! A big, nasty lightning bolt!

Peace.

[mitchum]

30. Watching porn (I've already heard the phrase "Oh God!" several times)

[doubleplusgood]

32. I'm meditating on Darwin n/t

[Ezlivin]

33. Listening to Pink Floyd, smoking a bowl

I feel the interconnectedness of all things.

I feel the universe breathe.

I feel the munchies.

Amen.

[ProgressiveFool]

34. Praying for Impeachment in 2007

Figure it's a twofer - also includes a prayer for the Dems to take back the house in 2006.

[Jokerman]

36. Engaging myself in rational thought

Trying to figure out how our nation got so screwed up that we would have something as asinine as a Nation Day of Prayer.

[readmoreoften]

38. I'm praying

that the christofascists don't set up camps for non-praying heathens like me.