Revival in America: The Bible Verse Presidents Have Prayed Since 1775

Revival in America has never come from human effort. It comes from the Holy Spirit, and history shows U.S. presidents have prayed this exact truth since before the nation was even born. In today's Daily Hope, Pastor John Dickerson traces one verse, Zechariah 4:6, Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, through American history. A year before the United States existed, the Continental Congress called for a day of fasting and repentance in 1775. President Truman signed the first National Day of Prayer into law in 1952. President Jimmy Carter quoted this same verse in 1979. Each one pointed to the same truth: revival is not something we produce through willpower, it is something the Holy Spirit brings when we repent and pray. This message is part of a series on America's Great Awakenings, tracing the moments God has moved powerfully across the nation as we pray for the next one. Daily Hope with Pastor John Dickerson exists to help you take one step closer to God every day, no matter where you are in your journey. Are you praying for revival in your own life, your family, or our nation? Share your prayer in the comments below. Text "DAILY" to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/