This past Saturday, Evangelist Franklin Graham invited believers on Facebook to pray over Americans as they face this troubling time, as a man from Minneapolis, George Floyd, was murdered by a white police officer in late May. 

The president and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) urged the nation to get down on their knees and pray, in his latest Facebook post.  

A CALL TO PRAYER: As Christians, the greatest weapon and the most powerful defense we have is prayer. Our country needs...

Posted by Franklin Graham on Saturday, May 30, 2020

“As Christians, the greatest weapon and the most powerful defense we have is prayer. Our country needs prayer in a critical way.” Franklin wrote.  

The turmoil is felt across America right now, as many riots have broken out after the public heard of Floyd’s death. Healing is also taking place as some officers are kneeling before the public, asking for forgiveness as they did in Miami Dade County in Florida.