The National Day of Prayer and Nascar

Although we published this in our Shepherd's Covenant this past Monday we felt it important enough to send a reminder through our blog.  We hope you are spending time tomorrow commemorating the National Day of Prayer.

Do you follow NASCAR? I do — sort of. I'm a Jeff Gordon fan. Not sure why, but it is interesting to follow the progress of those scientifically designed race cars making left turns while traveling at speeds in excess of 200 miles per hour.

Sunday was a big day for the NASCAR fans who support the National Day of Prayer Task Force. Driver Joe Nemechek, and the #78 car, won the pole (best qualifying time) and eventually finished in 25th place at the Talladega Super Speedway. It was exciting because the one-car team, owned by the Furniture Row folks, was wrapped in the National Day of Prayer logo and colors.

Dr. Dobson held the chapel service before the race. And I noticed the announcers made a big deal about the #78 car and the fact that the National Day of Prayer will be held tomorrow, May 1st. It was a real serendipity.

Hopefully, you have made plans to commemorate NDP. Your participation does not have to be on a huge scale, but to be able to say "our church participated with tens of thousands of other groups" will be an encouragement to everyone. God will be glorified.

Here at Focus on the Family, we have organized a Prayer Marathon for our employees.

If you need more information, you can click into the NDP Web site at www.ndptf.org. Prayer guides are downloadable.

Sunday's NASCAR race was really exciting — so many lead changes. A lot like your life.

"How much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him" (Matt. 7:11).

Hope your week finishes well, and don’t forget to check out this week’s podcast on “The Power of Prayer and Fasting.”