Today, believers across our nation are invited to pause at noon and pray. This moment is to humble our hearts, seek God’s forgiveness, intercede for our leaders, and ask for healing and peace in our land. This call to prayer comes from Rev. Franklin Graham, who emphasizes that we are living in a time that urgently needs hope, unity, and spiritual renewal. He has invited everyone to join with him in this time of prayer and repentance today at noon, recognizing that prayer is powerful and that God hears the prayers of His people.

This special moment of collective prayer isn’t meant to be a one-time event. It serves as a reminder that prayer is not just something we do only when crisis reaches our doorstep, but something we are called to maintain continually throughout our lives. Prayer is our lifeline to God. It is where we bring our gratitude and our burdens, our doubts and our dreams, knowing that the Lord listens and responds according to His unfailing love.

In Scripture we find this timeless promise: when God’s people humble themselves, seek His face, and turn from their sin, He hears from heaven, forgives, and brings healing. Today’s call to pray at noon is anchored in that truth and points us beyond the moment to a daily rhythm of communion with our Creator.

Why prayer matters every day:

• Prayer draws us close to God’s heart. It shifts our focus from fear and confusion to faith and dependence on Him.

• Prayer changes us. It softens pride, deepens humility, and aligns our will with God’s purpose.

• Prayer impacts others. Our prayers for family, leaders, neighbors, and communities invite God’s peace, protection, and wisdom in ways only He can provide.

So as you lift your heart in prayer at noon today, let it also become the start of a greater commitment: to seek God in prayer not just once, but every day. Let prayer be the foundation of your joy, the strength of your courage, and the source of your hope.

Pause today at noon. Pray. And then continue to draw near to the Lord each day through prayer.

By Ryan Kelly –

Life is full of turning points, those moments where we must make big decisions that shape our path. Whether it’s a career change, a move, a relationship, or a calling, these choices often come with pressure. We want to get it right. More than anything, we want to follow the Lord’s will. That deep desire to please Him can ironically become a source of stress when we’re unsure what He is saying. We pray, we read Scripture, we seek counsel, and yet, the noise of the world can cloud our clarity.

But the Lord has not left us alone in the chaos. Philippians 4:6-7 offers us a precious reminder: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” These verses invite us to release our fear of making the wrong move and instead lean fully into His presence. God’s peace is not the product of perfect understanding, it is the gift of trusting a perfect God.

When we draw close to Him, through His Word, through prayer, and through asking Him to shape our desires, He faithfully leads us. His peace becomes our compass. It doesn’t always come with a loud answer or flashing sign, but with a quiet confidence that we are held, guided, and guarded. Even when the path ahead is uncertain, His peace is proof that He is with us.

Today, let go of the anxiety that comes from needing to have all the answers. Present your decision to God with an open heart. Give thanks for His faithfulness. And rest in the peace that only He can give…a peace that will guard your heart and mind every step of the way.