The United States is the first Thursday of May every year is a national prayer day, but in response to the new crown virus, Trump declared Sunday (March 15) as a national prayer day on Sunday local time to pray for Americans affected by the deadly coronavirus.
The British "Daily Mail" reported on March 15 that Trump announced on social media on Sunday that March 15 will be designated as a national prayer day to cope with the situation ahead, "Today is the national prayer day, may God bless every (American) person!"
"I encourage all Americans to pray for those on the front lines of disaster relief, especially medical professionals and public health officials," Trump said. ”
Trump also said, "In times when we need help most, Americans always turn to prayer to help us through difficult and uncertain times."
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He went on to say, "I am watching the great and wonderful prayer that Pastor Franklin has done, thank you! Pastor Franklin tweeted thanks, "President Trump, I feel honored! Pray for you. ”
Trump first announced this special day of prayer on Friday, saying, "Wherever you are, I encourage you to turn to prayer with action of faith." Together, we can win easily!"
Trump also said in a statement released Saturday, "I ask you to join me in praying for all those infected by the coronavirus and praying that God will put the hand of healing on the people of our country."