'America for Jesus' Plans Major Pre-Election Prayer Event
Christians from all over the U.S. are being encouraged to head to the National Mall in Washington, DC, later this month for an event focused on prayer and fasting for the nation. The October event is organized by Virginia-based "America for Jesus" and targets Christians who are concerned about the moral direction of America.
John Blanchard is with the group America for Jesus (AFJ). He says God was directing believers to be bold in their prayers for the land when the Lord said in II Chronicles 7:14, "If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves and pray .... I will hear from heaven and forgive their sin and will hear their land."
In that scriptural passage, Blanchard notes, "God is not calling the heathen to pray, He's calling the believers to pray; so we're encouraging believers from all over America to stand with us. We believe only the power of prayer can save the nation."