HJR 803
The 113th General Assembly passed in both Houses
HJR (House Joint Resolution) 803
calling the State of Tennessee
into a time of prayer and fasting for the month of July.
29 Representatives & 12 Senators are listed as sponsors.
March 4, 2024 - 82 Representatives voted in the affirmative.
April 8, 2024 - 27 Senators voted in the affirmative.
HJR 803 was signed by Governor Bill Lee on April 16, 2024.
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About HJR803:
In 2023, Representative Monty Fritts was led by the Holy Spirit to develop a Resolution to present before the 113th General Assembly to ask God to Help.
There was no legislation that could be offered and no financial incentives offered by the Legislature to ultimately help with all the issues in our State. After doing research as to how many of our founding fathers called upon calling out to the most high God for help because there was no where else to turn.
Rep Fritts asked several local pastors to assist with developing the Resolution.
While there could be pages of issues which needs the Divine help of Almighty God a smaller list was developed.
The list included:
Violence committed upon our citizens
Violence committed by our citizens
Violent crimes in our schools
Human Trafficking
Drug addiction
Deadly Fentanyl
Driving Under the Influence
Children in foster care
Broken homes in Tennessee
Corruption in government
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Then a section of "Be It Resolved" prescribed the period of July 1, 2024 through
July 31, 2024 be recognized as a time of prayer and fasting in Tennessee. The "Be It Resolved" statements recognize God for who He is, the Creator and King of all Glory who has the authority to judge and to bless nations and states. The statements asks the Lord Jesus to heal our land, and remove the violence, addiction, and corruption.
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Senator Mark Pody asked to carry the Resolution to the Senate for their consideration. He felt like Rep Fritts, the only hope we have to resolve our issues is for God's people to humbly bow before God, repenting of our sins, and asking Him to resolve our issues and help us.
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Please read the complete HJR803 for a complete understanding of what both Houses of the General Assembly along with the Governor has agreed to.
Blog Posts
Praying the 10 Commandments
In Lewis County, one of the attendees came with the below prayer using the 10 Commandments as a template. With his permission I am...
Videos
Tennessee Stands - The General Assembly passed HJR 803 calling churches across the state to prayer and repentance.
Rep. Monty Fritts talks with Gary Humble of the Tennessee Stands about HJR 803
Senator Mark Pody -
Senate Sponsor of HRJ 803
Sen. Pody explains why HJR 803 and invites you to the kick-off on June 28 and encourages everyone to pray and fast in July.
Roane County Prayer Event - July 1
Video of Roane County Prayer Event - Monday July 1, 2024
Reading of HJR 803
Reading of HJR 803 by believers along with additional words of encouragement.
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