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National Day of Prayer, 2007
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For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary April 20, 2007

National Day of Prayer, 2007 A Proclamation by the President of the United
States of America

˙˙White House News


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.

GEORGE W. BUSH

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