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Let the celebrations of Independence Day and the Assumption of our Blessed Mother be wake-up calls for us to rouse ourselves from our slumber and do something tangible to right the wrongs. PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL: Celebrant: Raised body and soul to glory, Mary shines forth as “a great sign” of our eternal future as the Church. Pray that the people of India will experience true freedom in Christ (John 8:36) as they celebrate Independence Day. Pray for ASM Gospel Partners in India who provide God’s Word in audio, plant churches, and meet physical needs, that God would supply the funding and open doors to generously share hope in Jesus. On the day we celebrate India's independence, one of the most loving things we can do for our nation is to pray to the Lord for it. Sovereign Lord of the nations and holy Father, We thank you for India—this beautiful nation, whose soul was liberated 77 years ago from the yolk of colonialism. the Independence Day of India and the Assumption of our Blessed Mother Mary! This day has much to teach us much to thank the Lord and much to exhort us! Prayer Service For The Independence Day of India Aug 15 - The document provides a prayer service resource for celebrating India's Independence Day on August 15th, with themes of overcoming socio-economic bondages and achieving true freedom. Hundreds of churches bless the world’s largest democracy as India celebrates 75 years of independence amid its many growing pains. God, source of all freedom, this day is bright with the memory of those that declared that life and liberty are your gift to every human being. Help us to continue a good work begun long ago. Make our vision clear and our will strong; that only in human solidarity will we find liberty, and justice only in the honor that belongs to every life on earth.Turn our hearts towards the family of Celebrate freedom with these Prayers for 4th of July - Independence Day Celebration for family, nation, and faith—perfect for your Independence Day reflection. Christians from all around India came together online to create "United to Pray for India" (UTPFI), a movement to pray for the country for a year from August 15, 2023, to August 15, 2024, on its 77th Independence Day. For Christians in India, August 15 marks two important celebrations. The Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary into heaven and Independence of India. These twin celebrations, but remind us of one great truth of liberation. India’s soul has been craving for liberation from falsehood to reality, from darkness to light, from death to everlasting life. Leader: Today on 26th January, India celebrates her 74 th Republic Day. In the capital Delhi, the main attraction of the Republic Day festival is the military and cultural parade to celebrate the implementation of the Indian Constitution in 1950. Before the celebration, Prime Minister lays a floral wreath at the Amar Jawan Jyoti – India gate, in memory of the sacrifice of the martyrs who I encourage you to craft your own prayer leading up to the Fourth of July this week, but I offer this Independence Day prayer from my book, American Psalms: Prayers for the Christian Patriot as a starting point: A PRAYER FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY Mighty God, 1 You are to be desired by all nations, 2 yet You gave great freedom to this country. Prayer for India on Independence Day Lord, on this day of celebration, we uphold India in prayer. We thank You for Your faithfulness since independence, for You have opened doors when all seemed closed. Gratefully remembering how You’ve anchored us in our struggles with the caste system and forced conversions. This collection of 4th of July prayers is designed to encourage Christian celebrations of freedom for the Independence Day holiday. I pray that in addition to our political freedom we strive towards freedom and independence from hunger, poverty, hatred, violence and fear. I urge all my fellow Indians to reflect and reaffirm their commitment to the ideals of freedom and free their hearts and actions from hatred and discord. Powerful Prayers for Independence Day “Blessed is the Nation whose God is the Lord” – Psalm 33:12. As you celebrate the Declaration of Independence this weekend, take a few minutes to pray for this great Nation under God, the future of it, and all her people. For life, liberty, and justice for all. Amen. Powerful Prayers for Independence On this day we rejoice in the favor You have graciously given us. We thank You for the blessings of liberty, for this generation and for the generations to come. We thank You for our independence, peace and for all those who have bravely given their lives in the defence of freedom and justice. For Christians in India, August 15 marks two important celebrations. The Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary into heaven and Independence of India. These twin celebrations, but remind us of one great truth of liberation. India’s soul has been craving for liberation from falsehood to reality, from darkness to light, from death to everlasting life. 5 Prayers for Independence Day Independence Day is a great time to spend with family and friends, celebrating the freedom God has given Americans to live and worship him without persecution.
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