ASHLAND — Ashlanders started their day off on a good foot with an early morning National Day of Prayer (NDOP) breakfast at the Ashland University Convocation Center. As one of the largest NDOP observances in the state each year, leaders from various spheres of influence participated in the corporate gathering taking authority over different areas of society.
One of those was the NDOP keynote speaker Rob Walgate, who spoke on the subject of authority. As a collegiate official for basketball, Walgate shared his unique perspective.
“Each of us have the ability to influence,” said Walgate. “Jesus’ disciples got their authority from Heaven to feed the thousands with only five loaves and two fish. While the LORD is in control, it also takes an action on our part. Similarly, the Great Commission requires an action on our part to disciple and influence others.”
Ashland Mayor Matt Miller asked the gathering, “Do our prayers matter? George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Presidents Truman and Reagan all thought their prayers mattered. In the Bible, when King Jehosophat had pressing issues, he had all the men, women and children of the nation of Israel together cry out to deliver them from their calamity. Today we too have a Heavenly Father who can deliver us from our problems.”
County Commissioner Board President Denny Biddle gave a proclamation recognizing the National Day of Prayer.
Biddle said the Commissioners begin their meetings with prayer. “In my six years as Commissioner, I believe It is very evident that GOD is blessing our community, I believe the morals of this community are continuing under GOD’s guidance. It takes a joint partnership with churches , businesses, educational institutions, and additional government agencies to maintain the good of society.”
Prayer leaders led corporate intercession with Pastor Scot Myers praying for military veterans, Melanie Miller for national leaders, Pastor Keith Tyson for state leaders, and Sherry Bouquet for county elected officials
“It’s good to be back in the house for the Prayer Breakfast,” says NDOP Chairman Pastor John Bouquet. “After forty years of the Prayer Breakfast, we want to honor the LORD for what He has done for us. We had sixty different churches and businesses support this event this year and I think that is phenomenal.”
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