In 1775 when a young America was struggling for freedom the first Continental Congress called for a National Day of Prayer. Members asked the commonwealth to pray for guidance in forming a nation. Little did they know that young America would become a beacon of freedom and justice. This year the nation is being asked to pray for federal, state and local leaders so they may be blessed with the wisdom to do their jobs with positive outcomes. Temple observed the day Thursday outside the Municipal Building under a threatening sky. As the country, state and city flags were raised and the children from Temple Christian School sang the thunder rolled. Temple Mayor Bill Jones III presented the National Day of Prayer proclamation saying,