. >> long time day of prayer chairman shirley dobson called out that they are calling upon their countrymen since 1775. >> this has been our heritage, our tradition. >> get to your knees for a time of -- it is a mandate across the scriptures. >> every word of god cries out for his people to repent. >> not all americans believe it is proper for government to call for prayer. amanda says it violates separation of church and state. >> we do not believe government should be in the business of telling people when to pray. >> alan west disagrees. >> this country finds its corner stone of communication, prayer. >> this woman said during earlier years -->> we would gather around flag polls. this is awesome to here. >> the sad state of the economy as well as...>> it is the state of our morals and need to be on our faces before god. >> they are honoring america's wounded warriors and beloved disabled christians, johnny erickson said americans mustn't give up hope during tough times. >> tsz in our god that we put our trust. he is our inspiration. we know good will ultimately triumph. >> she was quotin