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The Tennessee Conservative [By Olivia Lupia] –
On July 1, the Pray4TN movement kicked off to honor the resolution which declares 30 days of prayer and fasting in the state of Tennessee every July for those “physically able and spiritually inclined”, and on Saturday, August 2, believers gathered as a united body for a final wrap-up event across the street from the state capitol to worship and seek God’s hand over the state.
HJR0051 sponsors Rep. Monty Fritts (R-Kingston-District 32) and Sen. Mark Pody (R-Lebanon-District 17) were unable to join the event due to last minute personal matters, but both attended several of the 95 county gatherings across the state and sent their regards to those who gathered near the capitol.
State Rep. Michele Reneau (R-Signal Mountain-District 27), who attended her gathering in Hamilton County, told the Tennessee Conservative she believes, “No law can fix the problems we’re facing- whether it’s divorce, addiction, or homelessness. Only a change of heart can bring true healing, and that kind of transformation only comes through Jesus. That’s why prayer and fasting are so important.”
“I am praying for righteousness to lead and for God to wake up or raise up leaders who honor Him, uphold the Constitution, and remember the foundation our nation was built on,” she continued. “I’m grateful for the unity and faith shown across all 95 counties- there is real power when God’s people seek him together.”
The Tennessee Conservative spoke with several other state lawmakers who attended county events or the final wrap-up event on Saturday including Senator Janice Bowling (R-Tullahoma-District 16), Representative and Congressional candidate Jody Barrett (R-Dickson-District 69), and Rep. Aron Maberry (R-District 68-Clarksville).
Check out their thoughts on the impact of prayer and fasting throughout Tennessee and what they have been lifting up in prayer this month in the video below:
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HJR0051 seeks to ensure Tennesseans will recognize the importance of asking “the Holy Spirit to move within the halls of government, our classrooms, our businesses, our places of worship, and our homes, bringing peace, hope, love, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness, temperance, forbearance, and joy” each year, and the Pray4TN organizers are hoping the movement will continue to grow in each county and across the state.
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