2026 Theme
Tell of His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all the peoples.
1 Chronicles 16:24 NASB
2026 State Verse
“to whom God willed to make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.”
Colossians 1:27 NASB 1995
Governor's Proclamation
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has declared Thursday May 7, 2026 as a Day of Prayer in Georgia. His Proclamation reads:
WHEREAS: Throughout the history of America prayers have been lifted up, seeking the Lord in every generation for direction, protection, provision, so that God would be glorified and “Bless America,” resulting in America being filled with His glory, grace, and goodness as He has answered our prayers for over 250 years; and
WHEREAS: From the first pilgrims’ prayerful covenant with God in the Mayflower Compact to the Declaration of Independence, and in every State Constitution, God is glorified, given reverence and thanks, compelling the prayers of our Continental Congress that formed our nation to continue to flow fervently across America in this generation and in rededication, personally and corporately, to the Creator acknowledged in our Declaration, and placing our “firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence;” and
WHEREAS: The National Day of Prayer is a Public Law established in the United States Congress in 1952 approved by a Joint Resolution, signed by President Truman and amended by Congress and President Reagan with Public Law 100-307 in 1988, affirming that it is essential for us as a nation to pray and directs the President of the United States to set aside and proclaim the first Thursday of May annually as a National Day of Prayer; and
WHEREAS: In our city and across America the observance of the National Day of Prayer will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2026, with the theme, “Glorify God Among the Nations, Seeking Him in All Generations” based on the verse in 1 Chronicles 16:24, “Tell of His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all the peoples.” and
WHEREAS: In our state and across America the observance of the National Day of Prayer will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2026, with the theme, “Glorify God Among the Nations, Seeking Him in All Generations” based on the verse in 1 Chronicles 16:24, “Tell of His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all the peoples.” now
THEREFORE: I, BRIAN P. KEMP, Governor of the State of Georgia, do hereby proclaim May 7, 2026 as DAY OF PRAYER in Georgia.
State Leadership Team
National Day of Prayer Resources
Pray for 7 Mountains of Influence
“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying…” [Ephesians 6:18]
Education
God created our minds to learn, with the greatest abilities to increase brain growth occurring before the age of 25. Pray for students, teachers and administrators.
Church
Jesus established the church to continue the work He began on Earth. Pray for your brothers and sisters, the Body, the Church.
Military
God unashamedly used the military when necessary. We too have men and women who serve and protect us. Pray for them and their leaders.
Government
God created our minds to learn, with the greatest abilities to increase brain growth occurring before the age of 25. Pray for students, teachers and administrators.
Business
God designed us to work. So, divisions of labor and trade of goods and services has been a consistent occupation for people across every era and time period. Pray for employees and businesses.
Media
God demonstrated the ultimate creativity when He created the Heavens and the Earth and all that is within it. Pray for Godly media.
Families
God established families at the foundation of the world, creating Eve from Adam’s bone, and growing children from their union. Pray for families.
