Dear Intercessors,

"And I…am about to come and gather all nations and tongues and they will come and see My glory."  Isaiah 66:18. God promises that in His sovereign grace, He will cause salvation to reach all nations. Many churches and believers took part in "Seek God for the City 2010" Feb. 17 to March 28th, fasting and praying for 40 days. On Ascension Day, May 13, millions of Christians all over the world will begin praying night and day throughout the ten days leading to Pentecost.  NEOIN's May calendar will feature the prayer points so we can pray alongside millions of other Christians.

On May 6, 2010, the 59th annual National Day of Prayer is to be celebrated.  The theme for this coming year is "Prayer for Such a Time as This."  It is based on the verse from Nahum 1:7, "The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble.  He cares for those who trust in Him."   Mr. Franklin Graham, the 2010 Honorary Chairman of the National Day of Prayer Task force, will join Shirley Dobson in our nation’s capital to lead the nation in prayer.  As of this letter's writing, on April 15th, U.S. District Court Judge Barbara Crabb ruled in favor of the Freedom from Religion Foundation who contends that National Day of Prayer is unconstitutional.  Senior counsel of the Alliance Defense Fund explained that National Day of Prayer is America's heritage, and this day belongs to Americans. An appeal must be filed by the Obama administration within 60 days following the issuance of the initial ruling. Shirley Dobson urged Americans to go to NDP's website for more information on steps we can take.  www.nationaldayofprayer.org   There is a button on their home page that will direct you to a petition asking the President to help save our National Day of Prayer.  The ministry is asking for a donation because of the uphill battle they are facing; their opponents have already raised $5 million for their efforts.  Mrs. Dobson promises that the 2010 National Day of Prayer will continue as planned since the case is stayed pending appeal.  May our faith rise to the occasion and declare over America, "The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble.  He cares for those who trust in Him."  Nahum 1:7!

On Pentecost Sunday, which is also Global Day of Prayer, May 23, 2010, Christians in more than 200 countries are planning to gather in many thousands of gatherings, many small and some massive assemblies in stadiums and open squares.  The Global Day of Prayer is a call to encounter God with many others so that He can change us and bring forth all that He desires among the nations. Repentance is a gift from God.  Let us pray for all nations to turn from sin and turn to God!