Over the last couple of weeks in December, I received a small package from the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association containing a Prayer Journal for the Decision America Tour. I was excited to receive this journal but I am more excited to take the time to use it. I believe America is in trouble. I don’t typically rant about it, but when I read the news, what I see scares me. I believe God is in control and I also believe that God has been more than patient with us. I also believe that God’s patience will not hold out on a sinful people. This prayer journal will help me bring my concerns to God in prayer.
The journal opens to a short introduction by Franklin Graham and helpful instructions on how you may use the prayer journal. Then, the book has a page for each state describing different issue that can be prayed for, followed by a blank page in which to write your own notes. These blank pages are the pages that get me excited, because they challenge me to do my homework and research the prayer needs for each state. For too long, I have prayed for nameless “government leaders” as they carry out their daily duties. It is time that I study up on the issues and bring my concerns to God.
Interestingly enough, you do not have to have a fancy Decision America Tour Prayer Journal. You can do this in your personal notebook, devotional journal, or computer note-taking device. I would encourage you to join the Decision America Prayer Team, but more importantly you can do this research on your own and pray on your own. This is what we are meant to do in the first place.
I look forward to taking time this year to understand and pray for the issues across the country and I hope that you will join me as well.
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About the Decision America Tour 2016:
The Decision America Website explains that “Franklin Graham is traveling to all 50 states in 2016 to hold prayer rallies, to preach the Gospel, and to challenge believers to take a stand and take action.” During this tour, he is also encouraging people to pray for the elections in all 50 states.
You can also receive a prayer journal by joining your State’s Prayer Team at the Decision America Prayer Team Website.
Keith Andrews says
Update: It appears that The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association no longer offers this Prayer Guide. The guide was published in early 2016. The best alternative is to make your own by taking a small note book and writing down the prayers that you have for each state. Thank you for reading and being concerned about praying for our nation.
BGE says
But this isn’t helping me. I don’t do Twitter Facebook or any of these public stuff. I just simply am asking how could I get a copy of the ‘Prayer Journal Decision America Tour 2016 for myself?? I’m willing to purchase it or make a monetary contribution the this great God-given ministry! Thank you and God bless your dear hearts. ????
Barb
Keith Andrews says
Thank you for checking in to my post! I am not affiliated with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, so I do not have the information whether these are still available or not. I suspect, however, that they were only available for a limited time. In the absence of a journal, simple open a notebook a right a different state on the top of each page and begin to pray and journal for that state. Thank you again for checking in!!
Carole Gardner says
I’m trying to purchase one – do you know if they are for sale anywhere?
I can’t find this journal online or on the Decision 2016 website
Thanks!
Carole
Keith Andrews says
Thank you Sheri for stopping by! Thank you for praying for our nation during this critical year!
sheri says
I have a Decision America Tour Journal also, I am also motivated in praying for our nation. This Nation is in trouble and I agree God has been so patient and his longsuffering towards us shows me his love in a whole new way.
Thank you for sharing
Sheri in Arkansas
Jan Moore says
I would like a prayer journal book and be a volunteer when Franklin Graham comes to Columbus, OH.
robert bender says
prayer always works
Keith Andrews says
I am not sure how to get them by bulk as I am not affiliated withe the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association in anyway. I recommend contacting bgea.org directly. Thank you reading!
sandra erridge says
Is there a way to get more prayer journals. My pastor expressed an interest in ordering more.