75th Annual National Day of Prayer is May 7

The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce sponsors a National Day of Prayer gathering Thursday, May 7, 2026, at the Sgt. Lee Russell Carroll County Airport, 535 Airport Lane. The event begins at 8 a.m.

This year’s gathering, themed “Glorify God Among the Nations - Seeking Him in All Generations” after 1 Chronicles 16:24, marks the United States’ 75th National Day of Prayer observance.

The 2026 National Prayer, written by National Day of Prayer Task Force President Kathy Branzell, reads:

Almighty God, King of Glory, we confess our sins and repent of our pride that sought our own glory and comfort, allowing evil to take root instead of Your fruit in our hearts, homes, culture and country.

Please forgive us.

Now, with this declaration of re-dedication, we humble ourselves, pray, and seek Your face, turning from our wicked ways, that You would heal our lives and our land.

Please purify and renew our hearts with holy attributes, affections, attitudes and actions-to love You with all our heart, soul, mind and strength.

We give You glory as we repent and rededicate our lives and our nation to You.

For 250 years You have guarded and guided America in wisdom, grace, mercy and love.

We praise and thank You for our Founding Fathers, for all who sought You in fervent prayer throughout history and answered Your call to defend justice and freedom; to protect and serve,

preach and teach, innovate, communicate, learn, work, worship and establish our laws.

May Your Kingdom come, and Your will be done in our lives, our Families, the Church, Education, Business, Military, Government, Arts, Entertainment and Media as it is in heaven.

We prayerfully commit to “Glorify God Among the Nations, Seeking Him in All Generations.”

In Jesus’ name, Amen!