Jackson residents gather as TN Gov. signs bill calling for 30 days of prayer

JACKSON, Tenn. — People are coming together in a significant way here in the Hub City.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has signed a bill calling for 30 days of prayer and fasting for the month of July. This movement is an initiative to open the eyes of Americans, and lead the way towards a brighter future for the entire nation.

“One of our legislators, Monty Fritts from east Tennessee, God planned it on his heart to write a resolution. That resolution is ‘HJR 803’ that is joint house resolution which means basically that is was signed off on all parties, and then signed by our governor,” said Garry Martin, Senior Pastor for Jackson First Assembly.

This is something legislator Fritts is orchestrating throughout all 95 counties. Pastor Martin expresses this has nothing to do with politics but everything to do with relationship with Jesus Christ.

“This wasn’t about the one side versus the other. They all came together and realized if we don’t do something and allow god to do it we’re lost,” said Pastor Martin.

Mayor AJ Masey, representative Chris Todd and several other county commissioners, city council members, law enforcement, school board members, educators, business owners and residents come together to show their support for this day of prayer initiative.

“They realized that what was happening and everything that we’re doing in our country is not changing anything. And they realize that the one element that’s missing is the presence of God in our relationships– in our meetings and across America,” said Pastor Martin.

Pastor Martin mentions the impressive turn out they didn’t expect. He tell us it holds a great deal of significance for the entire region.

Tennessee recognizes the period of July 1 through July 31 as a time of prayer and fasting in the state.

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