National Day of Prayer Pittsburgh: Market Square

April praying for a local man at the National Day of Prayer in Pittsburgh, May 5th.

Each year, on the first Thursday of every May, the day is recognized as National Prayer Day. This day has been a part of our country since 1952, when President Henry Truman declared it so. YWAM Pittsburgh honored this tradition this year on May 5th by going out to Market Square in Pittsburgh to hand out Bibles and to pray for those we saw. We saw God move mightily that day, and one of our staff members was privileged enough to see the Holy Spirit fall on the young man he was praying for.

Our staff member saw a young man and felt God tell him to go talk to him. During the conversation, it was quickly realized that this man believed it God, but did not know much about Him. Using the many pamphlets and Bibles we had for the day, our team member led him through the “Steps to Peace with God” tract and asked him if he would like to receive Jesus at that moment. The young man made a decision and said, “Yes.” As our staff member began to pray for this young man, the Holy Spirit began to settle on him. His face lit up and it was clear that he had had an sincere, deep encounter with our God. All the glory to Him!

Brittany praying for a young woman.

All in all, it was a very encouraging day for all. We thank our Lord for giving us the opportunity to share His love with His beloved children. May the glory be His forever and ever!


Goodnight & Goodluck,

Mari Bauman

(Read more here about the history behind the National Day of Prayer)