House Joint Resolution 803, sponsored by Representative Fritts, calls for a period of prayer and fasting in Tennessee from July 1 to July 31, 2024. The resolution highlights various societal issues affecting the state, including violence, human trafficking, drug addiction, and the need for foster care, while also acknowledging the impact of federal corruption. It emphasizes the importance of seeking divine intervention and guidance, echoing sentiments from historical proclamations made by the nation's founders, who believed in the necessity of turning to God for mercy and healing.
The resolution urges public servants and citizens to recognize their shortcomings and sins, asking for forgiveness and healing from God. It encourages those who are able and spiritually inclined to participate in a thirty-day season of prayer and intermittent fasting, aiming to foster transformation within communities and the state. Ultimately, the resolution seeks to invoke God's blessings and promote peace, love, and joy throughout Tennessee.