house resolution no.302

Rep. Reilly offered the following resolution:

A resolution to declare September 24, 2020, as a Day of Prayer, Fasting, and Humiliation in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Our state and nation cries out in pain, grief, anxiety, and worry; and

Whereas, We restate the proclamation of President Lincoln: "it is fit and becoming in all people, at all times, to acknowledge and revere the Supreme Government of God," and "that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom."; and

Whereas, We humbly ask almighty God in accordance with His sovereignty to heal our land of calamities, division, anger, and strife; and

Whereas, We further quote President Lincoln to, "earnestly recommend to all the People, and especially to all ministers and teachers of religion of all denominations, and to all heads of families, to observe and keep that day according to their several creeds and modes of worship, in all humility and with all religious solemnity, to the end that the united prayer of the nation may ascend to the Throne of Grace and bring down plentiful blessings upon our Country"; and

Whereas, We have confidence that in accordance with God's will, our nation and state will be healed and unified; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare September 24, 2020, as a Day of Prayer, Fasting, and Humiliation in the state of Michigan.