National Day of prayer set for Thursday, May 7

For the 75th Annual National Day of Prayer, the theme, “Glorify God Among the Nations - Seeking Him In All Generations” has been selected. The theme comes from Chronicles 16:24 NASB, which states, “Tell of His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all the peoples.”
Held annually on the first Thursday in May, this year’s National Day of Prayer is set for May 7. Local observances include:
• Brilliant - 10 a.m. - In front of Brilliant Town Hall;
• Guin - noon - behind Guin City Hall;
• Hackleburg - 10 a.m. - Hackleburg Town Hall in the council chambers;
• Hamilton - noon - City of Hamilton Municipal Courtroom (old city hall auditorium) inside the Hamilton Police Department; and
• Winfield - noon - at the gazebo in front of Winfield City Hall.

More on theme
According to the National Day of Prayer official website (nationaldayofprayer.org), the 2026 theme calls God’s people to lift their eyes beyond the moment and anchor their prayers in both history and hope.
“Scripture exhorts us to ‘declare His glory among the nations, His marvelous works among all peoples,’ reminding us prayer has always been central to God’s work throughout time,” officials state.
“In 2026, we commemorate a powerful convergence—250 years of prayer in America and 75 years of prayer for America. As the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding coincides with the 75th National Day of Prayer, we recognize this as a meaningful and sacred moment in our history, calling believers across the nation to unite in prayer once again.”

2026 National Prayer
National Day of Prayer Task Force President Kathy Branzell has written a “2026 National Prayer,” which is reprinted here in its entirety.
“Almighty God, King of Glory, we confess our sins and repent of our pride that sought our own glory and comfort, allowing evil to take root instead of Your fruit in our hearts, homes, culture and country. Please forgive us.
“Now, with this declaration of rededication, we humble ourselves, pray, and seek Your face, turning from our wicked ways, that You would heal our lives and our land.
“Please purify and renew our hearts with Holy attributes, affections, attitudes and actions—to love You with all our heart, soul, mind and strength.
“We give You glory as we repent and rededicate our lives and our nation to You.
“For 250 years, You have guarded and guided America in wisdom, grace, mercy and love.
“We praise and thank You for our Founding Fathers, for all who sought You in fervent prayer throughout history and answered Your call to defend justice and freedom; to protect and serve, preach and teach, innovate, communicate, learn, work, worship and establish our laws.
“May Your Kingdom come, and Your will be done in our lives, ‘our Families, the Church, Education, Business, Military, Government, Arts, Entertainment and Media’ as it is in heaven.
“We prayerfully commit to ‘Glorify God Among the Nations, Seeking Him in All Generations.’
“In Jesus' name, Amen!”
(More prayers for the specific categories mentioned above can be found on the website.)