National Day of Prayer

As unbelievable as it may be, a federal judge in Wisconsin ruled the National Day of Prayer unconstitutional. According to the Associated Press article filed on April 16th, "U.S. District Judge Barbara Crabb wrote that the government can no more enact laws supporting a day of prayer than it can encourage citizens to fast during Ramadan, attend a synagogue or practice magic. 'In fact, it is because the nature of prayer is so personal and can have such a powerful effect on a community that the government may not use its authority to try to influence an individual's decision whether and when to pray,' Crabb wrote." (Todd Richmond, "Federal judge rules Day of Prayer unconstitutional," A.P., 4/16/2010)

National Day of Prayer services will be held on May 6, 2010. If you have never attended one of these services before, I submit that it is more vital than ever that you attend. I have attended the service at the Miami County, Indiana, courthouse for several years and have never witnessed a very large turnout. I realize that there are legitimate conflicts that prevent attendance. I even attended the service held in Howard County for several years before realizing that one was held at the Miami County courthouse. At the same time, I am also aware that many more Christian brothers and sisters could support and attend this service than otherwise do. Regardless of where and when you attend, I believe that the challenge has been issued to Christians in America to stand up against the foes of our dear Savior and to clearly demonstrate that we do not intend to stand idly by and watch the rich, vital Christian heritage of our nation be dismantled through deception.

While I will strive to take no action that violates the instructions of Christ, I do not intend to give in quietly to the outright lies of these organizations seeking to remove the witness of the Christian faith from the public forum in America. I personally believe that being present at this year’s National Day of Prayer services is one way to demonstrate that we have no intention to accept such a frivolous and damaging ruling. Let as many of your Christian brothers and sisters as you can know of this challenge so that we may call upon the name of the Lord to continue to bless us with His presence.