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Day of Prayer and Fasting for California Marriage Case

On May 15, 2008, the California Supreme Court redefined the traditional definition of marriage to include same-sex couples. At 5:00 P.M. on June 16, 2008, the Court's decision will become final and same-sex couples from all fifty states will be able to get married in California.

Concerned Women for America (CWA), the nation's largest public policy women's organization, has called for a day of prayer and fasting on June 17. Specifically, CWA is requesting prayer for:

1. Judges who will honor their oaths and the written state and federal Constitutions.

2. This fall's referendum in California which will overturn the unjust Supreme Court decision by amending the state's Constitution.

3. A renewal of faith in our nation; that we Americans will experience a new Great Awakening; that our nation will return to the Biblical values on which she was founded.

4. Believers to be bold in speaking out in defense of marriage.

5. Many hearts, especially the hearts of persons facing same-sex attractions, to be open to God's healing power and grace.

"If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." (2 Chronicles 7:14)

How Long Will America Have A Prayer?

President Bush has proclaimed Thursday, May 1, 2008 as the 57th annual National Day of Prayer. All across the Nation, there will be privately-sponsored prayer breakfasts, prayer walks and prayer gatherings at state capitol buildings, city halls, churches, schools and parks. In Washington, D.C., there is a 90-hour prayer and Bible-reading marathon outside of the Capitol building leading up to the National Day of Prayer.

Similar events will be held in many cities and towns. Public events have been organized by churches and religious organizations in all 50 states. Liberty Counsel will be participating in the 41st annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast in Orlando, Florida, which is a Kick-Off Event for National Day of Prayer events throughout Central Florida.

It sounds like a serene and unifying time for Americans to be reminded of our deep and historical religious roots. However, whenever God is mentioned in this society, controversy cannot be far behind. Some groups like the pro-Muslim group, CAIR (Counsel on American Islamic Relations), petitioning Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger not to support events hosted by evangelical Christians. The ultra-liberal Interfaith Alliance of Central California is actually holding a protest at a Christian prayer event in that state.

One radical group is insisting that “other faith traditions” be included in any public observances that are organized by the National Day of Prayer Task Force, which is a private Christian group that was started in order to coordinate events on the National Day of Prayer. The prayer coordinators sign a statement of faith in Jesus. There are recent indications that some with the Task Force may be bowing to pressures to try not “offend” non-Christians by praying in Jesus’ name. Honorary Chairman Ravi Zacharias plans to deliver a prayer at an interdenominational National Day of Prayer event in Washington, D.C. Instead of invoking Jesus’ name, his written prayer concludes, “In God’s Holy Name.”

Zacharias’ prayer stands in stark contrast to the first prayer of the Continental Congress, which was delivered on September 7, 1774 by Reverend Jacob Duché. That distinctly Christian prayer ended with the words: “All this we ask in the name and through the merits of Jesus Christ, Thy Son and our Savior. Amen.” It is the name of Jesus that separates the Christian faith from non-Christian faiths.

This nation was birthed by Christianity and national prayers have traditionally recognized that fact. The National Day of Prayer was established by an act of Congress in 1952, but the origin of prayer proclamations pre-date Congress.

Here is a list of a just a few of this Nation’s many prayer proclamations:

• On June 12, 1775 the First Continental Congress issued a proclamation for a national day of “Fasting, Humiliation and Prayer,” held on July 20. This event set the precedent for future proclamations.

• Congress set May 17, 1776, as a “day of Humiliation, Fasting and Prayer” throughout the colonies. Congress urged Americans to “confess and bewail our manifold sins and transgressions, and by a sincere repentance and amendment of life, appease his [God’s] righteous displeasure, and through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ, obtain his pardon and forgiveness.”

• John Adams continued the practice of issuing fasting and prayer proclamations, when he declared May 9, 1798 for that purpose.

• Congress set the first Thursday in May, 1779 as a day of “Fasting, Humiliation and Prayer to Almighty God.”

• President George Washington declared Feb. 19, 1795 a day for prayer and public thanksgiving.

• President John Adams proclaimed May 9, 1798 a national day of “Solemn Humiliation, Fasting and Prayer.”

• President James Madison proclaimed a day of “public humiliation and prayer” in August, 1812 in response to a joint resolution of Congress calling for the proclamation.

• President James Buchanan proclaimed a national day of Humiliation, Fasting and Prayer for January 4, 1861.

• President Abraham Lincoln signed a Congressional Resolution calling for a Day of Prayer on March 30, 1863.

• President Harry Truman signed legislation in 1952 proclaiming a National Day of Prayer. The bill had widespread support and passed unanimously by Congress.

• In 1988, President Ronald Reagan signed Public Law 100-307 which was passed by Congress to fix the annual National Day of Prayer permanently on the first Thursday of May. Vonette Bright, Co-founder of Campus Crusade for Christ, who headed the National Prayer Committee, proposed the legislation that was unanimously approved by both houses of Congress.

Days of prayer and fasting are a traditional and important part of American history. Prayer and spiritual renewal are necessary to sustain liberty. We need leaders in all sectors, both public and private, who are not afraid to acknowledge Jesus Christ. Christians should never forget Who gave us our freedom. Without Him, this Nation will not and cannot long endure.

Be Alert and Keep Praying -- Ephesians 6:11-18

Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.

Prayer Request for Trial in Vermont this Week

Please pray for victory in the case of Lisa Miller who is in a battle with a lesbian for custody of her own biological daughter! Before Lisa became a Christian she was involved in a lesbian relationship and entered into a civil union in Vermont. Her former partner is trying to get parental rights over Lisa's little girl. Read about this case here.

Pray for Church Zoning Case

Today, a federal district court in Erie, Pennsylvania will hear Liberty Counsel's request on behalf of Lighthouse Christian Center to allow the church to operate in Titusville, Pennsylvania. The city has banned churches from a large area of downtown, but allows theaters, clubs and lodges to operate in that area.

At 1:30 p.m. today we will ask the court to enter an injunction against the city on behalf of Lighthouse Christian Center. If granted, the injunction will allow the church to operate downtown where it is desperately needed. Please pray for David Corry of Liberty Counsel, who will be presenting the case -- and for victory!