This morning I had the privilege of attending the launch of the Virginia Commonwealth Prayer Caucus on the steps of the Capitol in Richmond. What a glorious day - dazzling sunshine and a bright blue sky.
Today was also a day of encouragement for so many who have prayed for our nation to turn back to God. It was heartening to hear the top leaders of the Commonwealth: Governor Bob McDonnell, Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling and Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli speak passionately about the need for a return to prayer by our nation. It was also inspiring to see a strong contingent of state senators and delegates there to participate in the signing of the Call to Prayer, "asking Virginians everywhere to pray that God will continue to bless this country and the freedom for which it stands; and that He will continue to bless the Commonwealth of Virginia."
In 2 Chronicles 7:14 God told King Solomon: "If my people, who are called by my name, will 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."
Today I witnessed hundreds of God's people, led by the top three office holders in the state, humbling themselves, praying and seeking God's forgiveness and blessing. A great movement has begun in our nation, "A Call to Prayer" that is being led by Congressmen Randy Forbes (R-VA) and Mike McIntyre (D-NC), co-chairs of the Congressional Prayer Caucus. Already state legislators in Mississippi, Colorado, North Carolina and Kentucky are preparing to join Virginia with a prayer caucus in their states.
This is not a political movement or a social movement - but a spiritual movement fueled by people anxious to see our nation return to the Judeo-Christian heritage that helped us to become the greatest nation on the face of the earth.
(photo by Nancy Green)
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