(This blog post will be up for three days: May 20, 21, and 22. Part Two of "Ceding Cornwall" will post on Saturday.)
Friends, the Lord has really impressed upon me the need for us in the body of Christ to fast and pray against New York Governor David Patterson's intent to allow same-sex couples to marry in New York State.
Governor Patterson has already stated that New York State agencies must recognize same-sex marriages that were performed in other states where such unions are legal. Just last week the New York State Assembly passed a bill legalizing same-sex marriage, and that is the same bill that is currently being addressed by the State Senate. In previous years the New York State Senate has never had enough votes to pass same-sex union bills, but the Governor is being very aggressive in his efforts to pass this bill through the State Senate before they leave for summer break.
Please pray that God will show mercy to our State, and that He will intervene and prevent this bill from becoming law. If you are also able to fast, please fast from at least one of your meals each day over the next three days (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). If you have the strength, remain in prayer over these remaining six weeks before the close of the 2009 legislative session. As we learned in our Back to Basics classes, God allows us this privilege of participating with Him: our prayers do make a difference in the events of the world. Please pray.
-Genise
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