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The title of today's post is,

These states get it.

The states of Tennessee and Louisiana have both declared July as months of prayer and fasting.

Texas recently declared a day of prayer regarding the floods that have occurred there.

Intercessors for America reports regarding these proclamations, quote,

both Tennessee and Louisiana have decided to dedicate this month

to prayer. That would be July. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry announced this for his state

at the beginning of July, issuing a proclamation.

In this proclamation, he called, quote, upon the people of Louisiana to come together

during the month of July in a season of prayer and fasting, seeking God's blessing,

protection, and wisdom for our state and our nation,

close quote. Continuing to quote, Intercessors for America, Tennessee state representatives,

Mark Pote, and Monty Fritz introduced House Joint Resolution 51 earlier this year.

The bill signed into law by Governor Bill Lee in early May, establishes July as a month of

prayer and fasting that will be celebrated annually.

This comes after Tennessee, also dedicated July 2024 to prayer and fasting.

Incredible.

Continuing to quote IFA, these are not, however, the only states honoring the Lord in prayer.

Texas also recently declared July 6th as a day of prayer.

Governor Greg Abbott issued the proclamation in response to the devastating Independence Day floods, writing, quote, I urge Texans of all faiths

and religious traditions and backgrounds to offer prayers on that day for the healing of individuals,

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