National Day of Prayer

Every weekday morning, I wake up to the radio. This morning was no different:  the alarm went off at 5:15 and there was some radio ad playing and I hit the snooze. Ten minutes later, the alarm went off again and I heard the DJ talking about how today is the National Day of Prayer, and heard an interview with Ginny Owens, a Christian artist who is a spokesperson for NDP this year. She was talking about the theme verse for this year's prayer emphasis, Psalm 91:2, "I will say to the LORD, 'My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.'" In light of the week's news events, with tornadoes and the capture of Osama Bin Laden, I think that is a very relevant verse to ponder (and the entire Psalm 91 as well).


Then they started playing a song, written (with her husband) and sung by Christy Nockels. I really wish that I could post a video for you, but the ones I found on You Tube were not professional and were too cheesy for me to share with a good conscience. They use the real song recording, though, so you can go listen to it. It's a powerful song, so I'll share the lyrics (we sang it at Grace a while back):

A Mighty Fortress

Our God is a consuming fire,
A burning holy flame
With glory and freedom.
Our God is the only righteous Judge
Ruling over us
With kindness and wisdom.

We will keep our eyes on You.
We will keep our eyes on You.

A mighty fortress is our God.
A sacred refuge is Your name.
Your kingdom is unshakeable.
With You forever we will reign.

Our God is jealous for His own.
None could comprehend
His love and His mercy.
Our God is exalted on His throne.
High above the heavens,
Forever He’s worthy.

We will keep our eyes on You.
We will keep our eyes on You.

A mighty fortress is our God.
A sacred refuge is Your name.
Your kingdom is unshakeable.
With You forever we will reign.

We will keep our eyes on You,
We will keep our eyes on You,
So we can set our hearts on You,
Lord, we will set our hearts on You.

A mighty fortress is our God.
A sacred refuge is Your name.
Your kingdom is unshakeable.
With You forever we will reign.