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  President George W. Bush bows his head in prayer at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007. White House photo by Eric Draper
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  (Photo: White House / Eric Draper
  President George W. Bush speaks at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007. Laura Bush, not pictured, also attended the event.
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  (Photo: AP / Gerald Herbert)
  President Bush and first Lady Laura Bush take their seats at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007.

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President Bush celebrated the strength of the nation in a speech Thursday, describing the United States as a nation of prayer with citizens praying by the millions - for themselves, for their families, as well as for their neighbors and communities.

At the 55th National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, the president spoke of national unity that included many individuals of different faiths in the country.

“We come from many different faiths, yet we share this profound conviction,” Bush said at the annual event, according to a White House press release. “We believe that God listens to the voice of His children, and pours His grace upon those who seek Him in prayer.”

"We are a nation of prayer," Bush stated. "America prays."

The prayer breakfast was held at a Washington Hotel together with officials, lawmakers, and world leaders. Prominent Christian female-vocalist Nicole Mullen was also present.

In his speech, Bush said he’s inspired by people he met who reported their prayers for him and his family – especially by young people who held up banners and placards reading: “Mr. President, be encouraged, you are prayed for.”

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Claiming that prayer is the “greatest gift” a citizen could give to a political official, Bush encouraged the nation to continue their sustained support.

The president also expressed his gratitude to the nation’s servicemen and women and addressed aiding the poor and providing for the needs of widows and orphans.

“By helping our brothers and sisters in need, we find our own faith strengthened, and we receive the grace to lead lives of dignity and purpose,” said Bush.

The president ended his speech with the words of Isaiah: “We will gain new strength. We will run and not get tired. We will walk and not become weary.”