A gathering for prayer and reflection is set to take place this Wednesday on the Lawrenceburg Square, featuring State Representative Monty Fritts, the driving force behind Tennessee House Joint Resolution 803. The event, scheduled for 2 p.m., aims to bring together individuals interested in joining Fritts in prayer.
The resolution, which proposes 31 days of prayer and fasting in Tennessee starting from July 1, 2024, received strong support in both the state Senate with a 27-1 vote and the House with an 82-6 vote before being signed into effect by Governor Bill Lee. Lawmakers highlighted the various challenges facing the state and the nation, emphasizing the importance of seeking divine guidance through personal reflection and repentance as a means to address these issues.
Among the concerns raised were moral dilemmas impacting Tennesseans and Americans, including instances of violence perpetrated against citizens by both residents and non-residents, as well as violent incidents in educational institutions. The resolution also addressed the grave issue of human trafficking, describing it as a “violent evil” that entraps lives, along with the uncontrolled influx of deadly fentanyl through the southern border.
Furthermore, the legislators pointed out the widespread problem of drug addiction tearing families apart, the significant number of children in Tennessee requiring foster care, and the presence of corruption within the federal government that has repercussions for all residents of the state. The prayer event aims to foster unity and spiritual solace in the face of these pressing challenges.
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