“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 I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” — 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV)
On July 21, Maury Countians gathered on the southeast corner of the courthouse lawn to participate in what has been an event across the state throughout the month of July — Prayer 4 Tennessee — starting in the east and moving westward. Pray 4 Tennessee is the response in all 95 counties to the General Assembly’s passage of, and Gov. Bill Lee’s signing of, a bill this year proclaiming July a month of prayer, fasting, repentance and spiritual renewal for the state.
“It was a beautiful day, filled with hope and unity,” County Mayor Sheila Butt said in a Facebook post following the event. Seeing so many new and familar faces lifting their hearts in prayer truly reminded me of the strength we possess when we stand together with Christ at the center of our lives.”
House Joint Resolution 51 (HJR 51) passed the General Assembly during its 2025 session. Lee signed it May 2, calling for those “physically able and spiritually inclined” to join in prayer, fasting and repentance. HJR 51 can be viewed, along with more information about the Pray 4 Tennessee movement across the state, at Pray4Tn.us…