The National Day of Prayer (NDP) is a day set aside by law for all Americans to honor God, and to acknowledge our dependence upon Him. The NDP is observed each year on the first Thursday of May.

We are indeed blessed to live in a country whose leaders unanimously passed a law many years ago designating an annual day of prayer, formally requesting that we the people pray for them.

On Thursday, May 1, 2025, the entire nation observed the 74th annual National Day of Prayer. The theme for 2025, as designated by NDP organizers in Colorado Springs, was: “Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit,” which is found in Romans 15:13 (NASB).

As in previous years, President Trump and all 50 state governors, signed proclamations designating May 1 as the National Day of Payer. Millions of Americans from coast to coast gathered for prayer and worship in city halls, county courthouses, schools, businesses and houses of worship.

Here in the greater Killeen area, volunteers organized many public prayer events. Pre-NDP events began Monday, April 28, as the Ft. Cavazos Men of Honor held three daily noontime prayer events. Then, Wednesday evening, the youth at Greater Vision Community Church were scheduled to hold their annual citywide youth-led NDP prayer service (but that event was postponed to May 7, due to severe weather). Finally, on Thursday, the official 2025 National Day of Prayer, many prayer events took place throughout the day. Folks were able to choose the times and locations that best fit their schedules. Of particular significance was the morning prayer event at the Bell County Courthouse and the noontime events at the Killeen and Copperas Cove City Halls.

The list of prayer events can be downloaded here (if printing, set mode to landscape):