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Posted on 04/28/2015 7:12:32 AM PDT by SoConPubbie
GOP Presidential candidate Ted Cruz is sending a letter to tens of thousand of pastors asking them sand with God and pray during the two-hour time frame on April 28 when the Supreme Court hears a landmark same-sex marriage case. The justices will decide whether the Constitution allows homosexual couples the right to marry no matter where they reside or whether states have the right to say marriage is only between a man and a woman.
Cruz asks the pastors the following in the letter: “How will the American church respond?...Will we be on the right side of history, the side occupied by the Author of history? Otherwise we will fall victim to the fashions of the times. .. Marriage was God’s idea, and He will preserve it, with or without us. But how could we miss a chance to stand with Him on behalf of something so wonderful?”
The idea to hold a prayer service during that time frame came from David Lane with the American Renewal Project. Cruz and other presidential candidates have a good relationship with him because they believe in what he’s doing to bring America back to its’ Judeo-Christian roots.
Read the letter below:
On Tuesday, April 28, the United States Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments in favor of “same-sex marriage.”
How will the American church respond?
The prophet Daniel described the people who know their God as people who do two things: display strength and take action (Daniel 11:32).
How can the church rise to the occasion in this situation? Along with my friend David Lane of the American Renewal Project, I urge you to consider the following –
1) Preach about biblical marriage on Sunday, April 26.
We know that marriage is intended to be sacred, beautiful, and nourishing. If you do not influence your congregation’s understanding of marriage, who will fill the void? Hollywood? Divorce courts?
2) Lead prayer services on Tuesday, April 28.
Prayer moves our God to intervene in history. Prayer softens our hearts and brings us into alignment with the heart of God. The church has not shared the truth about marriage well: it is time to repent and commit ourselves to courage on this front.
Regardless of what happens in the Supreme Court, or anywhere else, we know that the truth will never be obsolete. The union of man and woman in marriage will always be relevant. People will continue to need marriage, and to desire it – because we are made in the image of God, creatures who value authentic companionship and intimate connection.
That leaves us only one question. Will we be on the right side of history, the side occupied by the Author of history? Otherwise we will fall victim to the fashions of the times.
Will we discard an institution, ordained by God, which has brought so much stability and happiness to the human family? Or will we stand in its support? Rightly or wrongly, the Supreme Court will take a stand on marriage this summer. Let’s take ours now.
God bless America,
Senator Ted Cruz
P.S. Thank you, as the prophet Daniel might have said, for taking action in defense of marriage. Marriage was God’s idea, and He will preserve it, with or without us. But how could we miss a chance to stand with Him on behalf of something so wonderful?
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Ted Cruz Ping! There’s something really wonderful, something... something musical about the sound of liberals having a mental breakdown.
‘Hold Fast to the Right’. Fine song and fine motto for life. Wish more (R) politicians would embrace it.
When God becomes involved it is a serious event.
For same-sexers try to mimic that they have no idea who they are playing with.
Yep. Ted is the only candidate who keeps looking better the longer you watch him.
As much as I respect and admire, Ted Cruz, I don’t want to be preached at by the president, and it won’t fly with the country either.
Its no wonder the left despises him.
Or are you saying a biblical message won't fly with the country?
We should ALL be praying today!
.....may God turn their hearts toward what is right and righteous.
“I don’t want to be preached at by the president, and it won’t fly with the country either.”
While I didn’t take this as preaching, you are correct. I want a president who will respect the religious beliefs of all of the country as well as those whose beliefs are not tied to any specific denomination or none at all.
I don’t need lessons from this or that religious faction any more than I need lessons from this or that political faction and don’t want that shoved in my face by any candidate.
I am a fan of Ted and I see him as the most conservative candidate as well as having a vision to begin rebuilding our Constitutional Republic.
Praying is well and good, but God has left it up to us to form up behind a real conservative candidate and the recovery of our Republic.
That’s what I’m saying. Speak with your actions. It’s not me personally but it just puts a big wall up for electability.
The Zero and his ilk have to go, no matter what.
That’s what I’m saying. Speak with your actions. It’s not me personally but it just puts a big wall up for electability.
The Zero and his ilk have to go, no matter what.
Gov. Walker will announce his decision after the 2015-17 Wisconsin state budget bill is hashed out, passed and signed (deadline for that is the end of June).
While I agree in principle the problem in this country and our schools in particular is God has been ignored. Deny it if you wish but it is a fact.
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