Today, on the National Day of Prayer, let us take a moment to pause from our hectic lives and seek God in prayer for the safety, well-being, and prosperity of our state and nation.

As our country faces an ever-increasing number of crises, let us turn to our faith as an anchor to hold us steady as the winds of fear, worry, and anxiety pass over us. Now more than ever, Americans need the hope, peace, and comfort that comes from a life of faith.

We must never forget how fortunate we are to live in the United States of America, where we have the right to pray and worship freely.

Today, we pay tribute to the many communities in New Mexico that are deeply rooted in faith and join them in a moment of prayer, reflection, and worship.

We encourage you to join us in praying for New Mexico and the United States.

Dear Heavenly Father,

I come before Your throne with a humble heart, lifting up our home state of New Mexico and the United States of America in prayer. Lord, our state and nation are in need of Your divine guidance, healing, and restoration. Grant us all the wisdom to navigate the challenges and decisions that lie ahead.

Unite us as a people, breaking down the walls of division and fostering a spirit of love and understanding among us. Help us embody the values that bind us, treating others with respect and compassion, regardless of our differences.

I pray for our local and national leaders that You would fill their hearts with integrity, wisdom, and a genuine concern for the well-being of all citizens. Grant them discernment in their decision-making processes so that they may govern with justice and fairness.

Lord, protect and strengthen those who serve our nation selflessly—our brave military personnel, first responders, and healthcare workers. Cover them with Your divine shield, giving them the strength and courage they need to fulfill their duties.

Father, I pray for a revival of faith within our land. May hearts be turned towards You, seeking spiritual renewal and transformation. Let Your light shine through our nation, guiding our actions and inspiring us all to live a life of love and service. Amen.

Content on the Beat

WARNING: All articles and photos with a byline or photo credit are copyrighted to the author or photographer. You may not use any information found within the articles without asking permission AND giving attribution to the source. Photos can be requested and may incur a nominal fee for use personally or commercially.

Disclaimer: If you find errors in articles not written by the Beat team but sent to us from other content providers, please contact the writer, not the Beat. For example, obituaries are always provided by the funeral home or a family member. We can fix errors, but please give details on where the error is so we can find it. News releases from government and non-profit entities are posted generally without change, except for legal notices, which incur a small charge.

NOTE: If an article does not have a byline, it was written by someone not affiliated with the Beat and then sent to the Beat for posting.

Images: We have received complaints about large images blocking parts of other articles. If you encounter this problem, click on the title of the article you want to read and it will take you to that article's page, which shows only that article without any intruders. 

New Columnists: The Beat continues to bring you new columnists. And check out the old faithfuls who continue to provide content.

Newsletter: If you opt in to the Join GCB Three Times Weekly Updates option above this to the right, you will be subscribed to email notifications with links to recently posted articles.

Submitting to the Beat

Those new to providing news releases to the Beat are asked to please check out submission guidelines at https://www.grantcountybeat.com/about/submissions. They are for your information to make life easier on the readers, as well as for the editor.

Advertising: Don't forget to tell advertisers that you saw their ads on the Beat.

Classifieds: We have changed Classifieds to a simpler option. Check periodically to see if any new ones have popped up. Send your information to editor@grantcountybeat.com and we will post it as soon as we can. Instructions and prices are on the page.

Editor's Notes

It has come to this editor's attention that people are sending information to the Grant County Beat Facebook page. Please be aware that the editor does not regularly monitor the page. If you have items you want to send to the editor, please send them to editor@grantcountybeat.com. Thanks!

Here for YOU: Consider the Beat your DAILY newspaper for up-to-date information about Grant County. It's at your fingertips! One Click to Local News. Thanks for your support for and your readership of Grant County's online news source—www.grantcountybeat.com

Feel free to notify editor@grantcountybeat.com if you notice any technical problems on the site. Your convenience is my desire for the Beat.  The Beat totally appreciates its readers and subscribers!  

Compliance: Because you are an esteemed member of The Grant County Beat readership, be assured that we at the Beat continue to do everything we can to be in full compliance with GDPR and pertinent US law, so that the information you have chosen to give to us cannot be compromised.