Day of Prayer
Matthew 6:9 — Hallowed be thy name.
Faculty, staff and students focused on reverencing God’s name on this year’s Day of Prayer, Sept. 30. Matthew 6:9 was the theme verse for the day.
What is Day of Prayer?
For Day of Prayer, classes are replaced with a chapel service, prayer sessions and a praise service. BJU has always strongly focused on prayer, but the first official Day of Prayer was instituted in the fall of 1991, when a formal schedule was introduced and classes were canceled. The university family greatly appreciated the day, and the school administrators planned a Day of Prayer for second semester also.
“The Day of Prayer is a springboard for students who need to recharge their batteries and spend time with the Lord,” said Provost Dr. David Fisher. “It’s a time of revival.”
Student Thoughts
Students agree that the day is both a challenge and an encouragement in their spiritual lives.
“The Day of Prayer helps me get my focus off of myself and back onto God,” junior Melissa Creel said. “It's a reminder that all I do needs to be focused on Who He is and what He wants me to do.”
“The day of prayer means a lot to me,” senior Dennis Long said. “It gives me the opportunity to set aside my class schedule and focus solely on talking to my God.”
Senior Elissa Brown said, “The Day of Prayer is a refreshing time where I can talk to my Father about the burdens on my heart and intercede for the needs of those around me and those who are out in the world ministering for the Gospel's sake.”