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Trump to call on Americans to pray for nation as 250th birthday approaches: 'One Nation Under God'
EXCLUSIVE President Donald Trump will announce the launch of America Prays at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. today while tying the faith-driven initiative to the nations 250th birthday.The inspiring program calls on Americans to dedicate time every week to pray for the country and to underscore faith as central to the nations founding and future."President Trump has revived one of Americas most prominent and powerful founding principles we are one nation under God," White House Spokeswoman Taylor Rogers told Fox News Digital. "As we approach the 250th anniversary of the greatest country in the world, President Trump invites Americans to pray for our nation and for our people. America is stronger with the power of prayer."The initiative also suggests people join with at least 10 others each week to pray.TRUMP TO SPEAK AT MUSEUM OF THE BIBLE ON RELIGIOUS LIBERTY IN EDUCATIONThe announcement will follow Trumps appearance at the Iowa State Fairgrounds back in July, where he kicked off America250, the official year-long celebration."As we prepare to celebrate two and a half centuries of freedom, I am inviting Americas great religious communities to pray for our nation and for our people," Trump said at the time. "From the beginning, this has always been a country sustained and strengthened by prayer. If we bring religion back stronger, youre going to see everything get better. So as we chart our course toward the next 250 years, let us rededicate ourselves to one nation under God."The launch of America Prays Monday extends that message into a faith-driven initiative.SEN. TIM SCOTT OUTLINES IMPORTANCE OF FAITH IN EVERYDAY AMERICAN LIFEFaith leaders have rallied around the presidents effort. Franklin Graham, President of Samaritans Purse, noted: "Our greatest battles are fought on our knees, and through America Prays we can join together to ask God to guide and protect this land."TRUMP HEADS TO THE HEARTLAND TO KICK OFF A YEAR CELEBRATING AMERICA'S INDEPENDENCEPastor Clint Pressley of the Southern Baptist Convention added that prayer is "a public testimony that we depend on God for wisdom and strength."The America Prays initiative has also drawn partnerships from across the faith community, including Samaritans Purse, Pray.com, Hallow, National Religious Broadcasters, Faith and Freedom Coalition and dozens of churches and ministries nationwide.Organizers say the effort reflects the same spirit that has defined America since its founding: a people united in faith, asking for Gods blessing on the nation as it enters its next 250 years.
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