National Day of Prayer 2008

Today, I find it appropriate to continue the discussion on dependence. More specifically, being that it's the National Day of Prayer, our dependence on God. Maybe you haven't heard much about the National Day of Prayer. I haven't heard much about it either - that is, except a few short announcements at church.

Today is the day that we're asked as followers of Christ to set aside a time to lift up needs within our nation, our state, our community, and our families. There are gatherings early to late (I chose one with breakfast tacos this morning). People have and will continue to gather and pray. A few will even go out of their way to find a group and pray.

I don't mean to be cynical. But here goes: What about tomorrow? What about next week? What about when things seem to be going well? What about when we forget our need for God and revert back to independence? What then?

After the coffee is gone and the smell of tacos dissipates, will we continue to pray? Will we set aside time to gather and pray for these things? If not, who will?

"Lord, teach us to pray..." (Luke 11:1 NRSV)