Special Intercession
Month of Prayer and Fasting for Tennessee – July 2024
Just recently, the Tennessee General Assembly passed House Joint Resolution 803 into law. The legislation was authored by TN Representative Monty Fritts (32nd District) as “A Resolution to seek God’s hand of mercy and healing to rest on Tennessee.” This also dedicates July 1st-31st as a Month of Prayer and Fasting for the State of Tennessee.
The resolution is truly unprecedented. This resolution recognizes the sins of the state of TN; it also “ask[s] the Lord Jesus to heal our land” and “invite[s] the Holy Spirit to fill our halls of government, our classrooms, our places of business, our churches, and our homes…” You can read the entire document here.
Also, a website devoted to this Month of Prayer and Fasting can be found here.
And they are on Facebook with daily updates here.
Fritts to Travel Across the State
Representative Fritts has committed to traveling to all 95 Counties of TN during the month of July to assist the local Church anyway he can. The plan is to join together with leaders and members of the Body of Christ on the steps of each county courthouse to read the Resolution, explain the need for repentance and pray together. The hope is to create a “solemn assembly” (Joel 2:12-17) that is interconnected by the Spirit throughout the state.
Rep. Fritts has a schedule to show when he will visit each calendar so you can join him. You can find that listed here.
And you can see all the dates of visits laid out on a map here:
The Body of Christ Must Take It From Here
The Body of Christ Must Take It From HereRep. Fritts is calling for the Body of Christ to turn to the Lord, and spend the entire month asking for the Lord’s mercy, not just the dates he visits the local courthouse. He is limited by the oaths and duties of his elected office, and he knows that for this to work, the Body of Christ must spread the word about this, organize gatherings and most importantly, make repentance a priority above all else.
What This Means for Blount County and Lionheart
Blount County is holding a Solemn Assembly on the steps of the Blount County Court House on Saturday, July 20th at 12PM (noon) EST. The address is 345 Court St, Maryville, TN 37804. Several pastors and intercessors will lead prayer along with Rep. Fritts to stand before the Lord on behalf of Blount County. Join us!
There is Another Need
For each county, someone needs to organize the day of prayer at the courthouse. This is both (1) facilitating the atmosphere of humility and repentance and (2) practically organizing the day. Rep. Fritts can commit one hour to each location, and it would be tremendous if the local Mayors, Sheriffs, Judges or other elected officials could be present to join in the prayers for mercy before God. But someone must tell them what’s happening and invite them. In the days of Jonah, the repentance was initiated by the King. This was repentance that the Lord heard and responded to with mercy.
If you are interested in organizing for your county, contact Rep. Monty Fritts and let him know.
You can reach him here:
Cell: (865) 617-7459
Nashville Office: (615) 741-7658
Email: rep.monty.fritts@capitol.tn.gov
More Information:
www.pray4TN.us – The website for Resolution 803 and Month of Prayer and Fasting
Pray4TN on Facebook – Facebook for Resolution 803 and Month of Prayer and Fasting
House Resolution 803 Video – A Video of the Reading of the Resolution and An Explanation of the Need for Repentance.
County Events (By Date)
Unless noted the location will be the County Courthouse.
July 1 – 10:00 AM EST Roane County – Roane County Courthouse Lawn, Kingston
July 1 – Noon EST Loudon County – Loudon County Courthouse Lawn, Loudon
July 1 – 2:00 PM EST Morgan County
July 1 – 4:00 PM EST Rhea County
July 1 – 6:00 PM EST Meigs County
July 2 – 10:00 AM EST Green County
July 2 – Noon EST Sullivan County
July 2 – 2:00 PM EST Hawkins County
July 2 – 4:00 PM EST Washington County – Historic Courthouse – Jonesborough
July 3 – 10:00 AM EST Unicoi County
July 3 – Noon EST Carter County
July 3 – 2:00 PM EST Johnson County
July 3 – 4:00 PM EST Cocke County
July 5 – 10:00 AM EST Hamblen County
July 5 – Noon EST Jefferson County
July 5 – 2:00 PM EST Grainger County
July 5 – 4:00 PM EST Hancock County
July 5 – 6:00 PM EST Claiborne County
July 6 – 10:00 AM EST Sevier County
July 8 – 10:00 AM CST Crockett County
July 8 – 11:30 AM CST Madison County
July 8 – 11:30 AM CST Gibson County
July 8 – 11:30 AM CST Henderson County
July 8 – 11:30 AM CST Carroll County
July 9 – 8:00 AM CST Dyer County
July 9 – 10:00 AM CST Lake County
July 9 – Noon CST Obion County
July 9 – 2:00 PM CST Weakley County
July 9 – 4:00 PM CST Henry County
July 10 – 10:00 AM CST Marshall County
July 10 – Noon CST Giles County
July 10 – 2:00 PM CST Lawrence County
July 10 – 4:00 PM CST Maury County
July 11 – 10:00 AM CST Dickson County
July 11 – Noon CST Hickman County
July 11 – 2:00 PM CST Lewis County
July 12 – 10:00 AM EST McMinn County
July 12 – Noon EST Bradley County
July 12 – 2:00 PM EST Polk County
July 12 – 4:00 PM EST Monroe County
July 13 – 10:00 AM EST Anderson County
July 13 – Noon EST Campbell County
July 13 – 2:00 PM EST Scott County
July 15 – Noon CST Cumberland County
July 15 – 2:00 PM CST White County
July 15 – 4:00 PM CST Van Buren County
July 15 – 6:00 PM CST Bledsoe County
July 16 – 10:00 AM CST Putnam County
July 16 – Noon CST Dekalb County
July 16 – 2:00 PM CST Smith County
July 16 – 4:00 PM CST Warren County
July 17 – 9:00 AM CST Grundy County
July 17 – 11:00 AM CST Marion County
July 17 – 1:00 PM CST Sequatchie County
July 17 – 4:00 PM EST Hamilton County
July 18 – 8:00 AM CST Fentress County
July 18 – 10:00 AM CST Pickett County
July 18 – Noon CST Overton County
July 18 – 2:00 PM CST Clay County
July 18 – 4:00 PM CST Jackson County
July 20 – Noon EST Blount County
July 20 – 2:00 PM EST Knox County
July 20 – 4:00 PM EST Union County
July 22 – 10:00 AM CST Fayette County
July 22 – Noon CST Shelby County
July 22 – 2:00 PM CST Tipton County
July 22 – 4:00 PM CST Lauderdale County
July 22 – 6:00 PM CST Haywood County
July 23 – 8:00 AM CST Hardeman County
July 23 – 11:00 AM CST McNairy County
July 23 – 1:00 PM CST Hardin County
July 23 – 4:00 PM CST Chester County
July 24 – 10:00 AM CST Wayne County
July 24 – Noon CST Decatur County
July 24 – 2:00 PM CST Perry County
July 24 – 4:00 PM CST Benton County
July 25 – 10:00 AM CST Humphreys County
July 25 – Noon CST Houston County
July 25 – 2:00 PM CST Stewart County
July 26 – 8:00 AM CST Montgomery County
July 26 – 10:00 AM CST Cheatham County
July 26 – Noon CST Robertson County
July 26 – 2:00 PM CST Sumner County
July 29 – 8:00 AM CST Franklin County
July 29 – 10:00 AM CST Lincoln County
July 29 – Noon CST Moore County
July 29 – 2:00 PM CST Coffee County
July 29 – 4:00 PM CST Bedford County
July 30 – 8:00 AM CST Cannon County
July 30 – 10:00 AM CST Rutherford County
July 30 – Noon CST Wilson County
July 30 – 2:00 PM CST Trousdale County
July 30 – 4:00 PM CST Macon County
July 31st – 10 AM CST Williamson County
July 31st – Noon CST Davidson County